One Sweet Moment: A Heartbreaking Story of Young Love and Old

One Sweet Moment: A Heartbreaking Story of Young Love and Old Edinburgh

Romance noir, a coming-of-age story and a love letter to old Edinburgh from the pen of an accomplished and acclaimed Scottish author:

Listed by the Scottish Book Trust in their "15 Romantic Novels Set in Scotland."

"A big, huge, romantic story." BBC Radio Scotland

Edinburgh, 1822. In the glittering New Town, the Scottish capital is fast transforming itself into the Athens of the North. Catriona Dunbar lives in the dank and dangerous Old Town, where she and her young brother Andrew are slaves in all but name to their grasping aunt and lecherous uncle.

Proud and determined, Kate dreams of escape for Andrew and herself, a dream that may come true when she meets handsome medical student Richard Hope. Their love meets horrified opposition from Richard's wealthy upper-class parents, while Kate's scheming uncle sees an opportunity for easy money.

Richard and Kate's poignant and touching romance plays out against the richly-imagined colour and pageantry of King George IV's historical visit to Edinburgh in 1822 and culminates in the heart-stopping drama of the Great Fire of Edinburgh of 1824.

A vibrant love letter to old Edinburgh, Maggie Craig's One Sweet Moment brings to life another time while skilfully weaving a tale of love and loss.

Reviews:

"This is writing which is robust and muscular where it needs to be and yet has moments of delicacy and restraint which have even greater impact. The bottom line is that this is a bloody good novel and a very satisfying read." Bill Kirton, Scottish crime writer. (via Booksquawk.)

"Ladies, set aside a whole evening because stopping ain't an option for this incredibly evocative, heart-wrenching story that asks whether love can conquer all." Shari Low, Daily Record.

"'Romance with a capital R." The Scots Magazine

"A big, huge, romantic story with a totally heart-melting ending." Clare English, BBC Radio Scotland's Book CafÃ©.
Country USA
Manufacturer Alligin Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-12-28
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Alligin Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2011-12-28
Format	Kindle eBook

One Sweet Moment: A Heartbreaking Story of Young Love and Old Edinburgh

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