Secreto
1992
- fiction, romance, historical
- social life and customs, fiction
- secrets, fiction
- romans, nouvelles
The story
A beautiful English lady falls for a Scottish highlander in this delightful historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another, private reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...Iain Maitland, Laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered. In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judith reveled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionate caresses. Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature, Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. Surely nothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and his clan...not even the truth about her father, a devastating secret that could shatter the boldest alliance, and the most glorious of loves!
What it’s like
Windswept Highland moors and drafty stone halls, rendered in the warm glow of firelit rooms and the pale grey of English winters, give this historical romance a cosy, romantic feel. Its voice is brisk and witty, with a sprightly back-and-forth between two strong-willed leads and a steady undercurrent of tenderness. The mood is light-hearted and warm, with a little ache underneath, the kind of book that suits a rainy weekend, a slow evening with a blanket, or a comfort reread. Pacing is conversational and unhurried, with scenes of banter and courtship given room to breathe before the central mystery tightens. Intimacy is sensual: kisses and caresses are described with some heat, though the focus stays on longing and emotion rather than explicit detail. Violence is limited and sits in the background of clan life rather than on the page. Readers who want an easy, emotionally satisfying romance with period texture, a stubborn heroine, and a proud laird who slowly softens will find it especially rewarding.
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