Scott, the heir to a wealthy family, returns home after a long absence to an old mansion in the heart of Scotland. Unexpected news awaits him - his father has remarried. Together with his new wife, Frenchwoman Amelie, new relatives appear in the house. This means new problems. Newly-made relatives enter into a confrontation for influence, inheritance and, most importantly, the opportunity to manage the family distillery. When the stakes are high, a profitable alliance can save the situation. Or sincere love. But sometimes we fall in love with the wrong people. And then things only get more complicated. “A family saga set against the backdrop of magnificent landscapes. Angus marries a French woman much younger than him, the mother of four children. She intends to provide her children with a well-fed future, this is the calculation. Alas, these children did not deserve wealth. The exception is Kate's daughter, who is not valued by her own family... A beautiful, well-written story." ▫ – Amazon Review "Françoise Bourdin captivates with her writing talent.” ▫ – L' Obs Françoise Bourdin is one of the leading authors of the European “emotional novel.” In France her books have sold a total circulation of more than 8▫ million copies. “Le Figaro” described Françoise Bourdin as one of the six most popular authors in the country. Françoise’s novels are presented in 15 foreign languages around the world.