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Read THE GATHERING first to avoid confusion. Most of the ghosts can be read in any order.

Come. Learn the value of a kiss...and a bugler.
Once upon a time, Morey Fraser's father, a talented musician, accepted food for his family from Lord Lovat. In exchange, he agreed to take on the Fraser name. But it was his son who learned the true cost of a Boll of Meal.

The Bugler is the 24th novella in the Ghosts of Culloden Moor Series. Follow the L.L. Muir author page to be notified of new releases.

98 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 12, 2016

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305 reviews1 follower
August 31, 2018
This is book 24 in the series. You will want to read the first short story, The Gathering, for the background information on the Muir witch before you start the rest of the series. After that, each one can be read as a standalone.

Although this no the typical love story that each of the Culloden 79 ghosties👻 are getting, it is a about being loved.
I enjoyed this story.
Morey Fraser is a buglar who found himself on the wrong side of the war. Against his wishes he had no choice. As a young man he learned very quickly that even though he did not have a choice of being there he did have a choice to help those that remained. His vow to stay with the 79, is his way of finally getting to make his own choices.

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791 reviews26 followers
January 17, 2018


What would be your deepest heart’s wish?

This is a wonderful story of self-discovery and agape love...of decency...of recognition...of kinship...of growth...of understanding. I am glad I read it. Highly recommend.
376 reviews
May 11, 2020
Fantastic

This is different, it's written in a very different style than any other I've read so far. It's about the bugler that played for the wrong side but still rose with the seventy nine. A great story but still sad.
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1,592 reviews13 followers
January 1, 2018
Beats to a different song

The Bugler is not your typical story. The twist is he is not among the 79. It's interesting in this story that we find clues about #79 and the wee switch.
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522 reviews8 followers
June 10, 2018
Sentimental

One of the most heartfelt and sentimental books I have ever read.It honestly made me cry.Beautiful and thoughtful.I loved it!
294 reviews
July 9, 2018
Short tale for the Bugler

Tying another knot into the tale of Culloden moor and adding some more depth into the tale of the 79
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1,472 reviews11 followers
November 3, 2018
Sweet and kind of sad. It fits into the overall story line.
1 review1 follower
June 13, 2021
Wonderfully written

Loved the story. The bugler is a very important part of the series that shouldn’t be skipped over. I am enjoying all the stories. Thank you
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928 reviews2 followers
April 7, 2022
Heartwarming

The story started a tad slow but quickly caught up and increase lovely tale of redemption and love. Touching and warm novella.
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123 reviews1 follower
January 14, 2025
Absolutely beautiful! Both heartwarming and heartwrenching (but don't worry - no sad tears!) A wonderful addition to Culloden's 79, a "number 80" if you will, and probably my favorite so far!
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1,303 reviews3 followers
December 3, 2016
Welcome Tale

In this series, there are 79 Jacobite ghosts who remain on t by e battlefield of Culledon Moor. Thanks to a little Muir magic, they get an opportunity to end their haunting. In the backgound is the Bugler, not really part of the 79 yet his presece binds them together. This is his story. Ir is a welcome addition to those that have come before. This is an enjoyable and fascinating series. There is just one problem. . . the authors need to write faster. . . I can hardly wait for the next tale to be available. Thanks for sharing your talents.
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504 reviews
August 26, 2016
So Sweet

The witch gave him the best thing ever. Just knowing the truth about how his father had actually left him brought him the peace he didn't think he would ever have. Great storyline. Always looking forward to seeing the next highlander get his just reward.
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5 reviews
August 14, 2016
Great read

As always a great story, and gives insights to the Ghosts of Culloden series. L.L. Muir weaves a magical tale.
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2,233 reviews
August 15, 2016
This book was a bit different than the rest of the series; however, it was just as enjoyable.
4 reviews
August 20, 2016
Great

Love this series, I want more! When will the next one come out? Please let it be soon. The end
31 reviews2 followers
August 23, 2016
Not a romance,

But I don't care. These novellas are 24/24 for wonderful. I can't wait to know the rest of their stories!
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16 reviews1 follower
November 28, 2016
Not as good as the rest of the series.

OK to a point. Not very interesting. Good thing it was free. The rest of the series so far is much better
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