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Lost Secrets of the Scottish Castle
- Author
- Jane Lovering
- Narrator
- Rose Robinson
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 19 July 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
When Perdita McKell’s brother Lennox asks her for help to fund his hairbrained scheme to renovate a tumbledown Scottish castle, she fears it will only end in disaster.
But a lifetime of sister guilt, complicated family relationships and a general sense of malaise are enough for her to ignore her instincts. The castle in question, Dunaire Castle, was the seventeenth-century home to their ancestor, the Earl George McKell, so Perdita can understand Lennox’s romantic notion that they should be the rightful owners and the ones to love it back to life.
Slowly and in ways Perdita could never have expected, Dunaire Castle begins to reveal its secrets; secrets and choices that have shaped the lives of generations of her family. As the McKell story opens up to her, Perdita realises that it’s in her hands to change the course of history and with it the course of her own life – if only she can work out how…
Let Jane Lovering whisk you away into the fascinating story of a Scottish castle, one family’s links to the past and a love story to remember. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain.
Praise for Jane Lovering:
'I adored the dual timeline aspect of this gorgeous story and discovering the secrets from the past. Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica Redland
'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love.' Matt Dunn
Readers love Jane Lovering:
‘This book is such a great read with romance but also friendship and true vulnerability. The best book I’ve read this year hands down.’
‘A story that really touched my heart, as beautifully written as ever, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly.’
‘I honestly loved everything about this book, especially the twist towards the end. No spoilers from me, but you’ll know when you get to it.’
‘I loved how many layers there were to the storytelling. I loved the twists and turns. The surprise event at about 70% in that changes everything and I didn’t see coming - it was just brilliantly written and made you want to keep reading on and on.’
‘With characters I really took to my heart, a perfectly drawn setting, a fantastic story filled with surprises, laughter, tears, and the loveliest romance, this was a book I really loved. My new favourite? But of course it was!’
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Details
- Author
- Jane Lovering
- Narrator
- Rose Robinson
- Duration
- 7 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 19 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781835332771
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Family life fiction, Romance, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
When Perdita McKell’s brother Lennox asks her for help to fund his hairbrained scheme to renovate a tumbledown Scottish castle, she fears it will only end in disaster.But a lifetime of sister guilt, complicated family relationships and a general sense of malaise are enough for her to ignore her instincts. The castle in question, Dunaire Castle, was the seventeenth-century home to their ancestor, the Earl George McKell, so Perdita can understand Lennox’s romantic notion that they should be the rightful owners and the ones to love it back to life.Slowly and in ways Perdita could never have expected, Dunaire Castle begins to reveal its secrets; secrets and choices that have shaped the lives of generations of her family. As the McKell story opens up to her, Perdita realises that it’s in her hands to change the course of history and with it the course of her own life – if only she can work out how…Let Jane Lovering whisk you away into the fascinating story of a Scottish castle, one family’s links to the past and a love story to remember. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain.Praise for Jane Lovering:'I adored the dual timeline aspect of this gorgeous story and discovering the secrets from the past. Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica Redland'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love.' Matt DunnReaders love Jane Lovering:‘This book is such a great read with romance but also friendship and true vulnerability. The best book I’ve read this year hands down.’‘A story that really touched my heart, as beautifully written as ever, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly.’‘I honestly loved everything about this book, especially the twist towards the end. No spoilers from me, but you’ll know when you get to it.’‘I loved how many layers there were to the storytelling. I loved the twists and turns. The surprise event at about 70% in that changes everything and I didn’t see coming - it was just brilliantly written and made you want to keep reading on and on.’‘With characters I really took to my heart, a perfectly drawn setting, a fantastic story filled with surprises, laughter, tears, and the loveliest romance, this was a book I really loved. My new favourite? But of course it was!’
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