By: Hester Browne
Genres: Contemporary Women's Fiction | Romance Contemporary
Posted: March 23, 2011
Evie appraises more than the antiques when she meets the future heir, Robert, with all his moodiness and reluctance regarding the eventual inheritance. Coerced into filling in for her sister by attending the annual Scottish Reeling Ball with Fraser, learning the traditional dance draws Evie and Robert closer. Finding the notebooks of the late Violet McAndrews, the history completely intrigues Evie and her love of the past consumes her. Expecting Robert to follow tradition and propose to a local woman at the gala, Evie hides her broken heart and goes back to London. Evie is again pining for that perfect and romantic love.
The history Evie reveals from the notebooks left behind by Violet are very meticulous and completely absorbs Evie in the past. A gangly, tall woman, Evie comes across as insecure and clumsy until she is transformed at the gala event by being caught up in the music and dancing. Evie lives in total chaos and clutter with her prized possessions from the past, and this lends a humorous side to the story which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Book Summary
The steps of a charmingly complex dance—Scotland’s famous reel—are at the heart of Hester Browne’s enchanting contemporary novel of two very different sisters whose dreams may come true at a romantic Scottish ball.
Evie Nicholson is in love . . . with the past. An antiques appraiser in a London shop, Evie spins fanciful attachments to Victorian picture frames, French champagne glasses, satin evening gloves, and tattered teddy bears—regardless of their monetary value.
Alice Nicholson is in love . . . with Fraser Graham, a dashing Scotsman whom Evie secretly desires. As crisply neat and stylish as Evie is cheerfully cluttered, Alice is a professional organizer determined to pull her sister out of her comfort zone—and who presents her with an irresistible offer.
As a favor to friends of Fraser’s family, Evie jumps at the chance to appraise a Scottish castle full of artifacts and heirlooms. What could be more thrilling than roaming the halls of Kettlesheer and uncovering the McAndrews’ family treasures—and dusty secrets?
But crossing paths with moody heir Robert McAndrew has Evie assessing what she wants the most . . . and at an upcoming candlelight gala, a traditional dance will set her heart reeling.
by: Hester Browne
Gallery Books
March 1, 2011
On Sale: March 8, 2011
Featuring: Evie Nicholson; Alice Nicholson
352 pages
ISBN: 1439168849
EAN: 9781439168844
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