Book Details
Format
Kindle
Language
English
Published
Dec 28, 2011
Description
Chosen by the Scottish Book Trust as one of their best ‘15 Romantic Novels Set in Scotland.’
‘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.)‘A big, huge, romantic story with a totally heart-melting ending.’ (Clare English, 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 state visit to Edinburgh in 1822 and 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.
‘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.)‘A big, huge, romantic story with a totally heart-melting ending.’ (Clare English, 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 state visit to Edinburgh in 1822 and 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.
Genres
Romance
Science Fiction