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Highland Christmas
Scotland 1928
As Christmas approaches, and the snow falls deep, Lady Ophelia's life is in danger.
A malevolent force stalks the ancient corridors of Castle Kintochlochie, in its remote Highland glen.
Is the castle really haunted?
Someone, or something, is determined to derail Ophelia's love affair with Hamish, so ruggedly handsome, yet wildly unsuitable.
She must call upon her wits — not just to discover the culprit... but, perhaps, to escape murder.
Head to the Scottish Highlands for this delightful 1920s romp, filled with humour and romance, and a page-turning mystery to solve.
'Highland Christmas' is the second in Emmanuelle de Maupassant's 'Highland' series, set between WW1 and WW2
A third volume, ‘Highland Wedding’, is due for release in 2019.
As Christmas approaches, and the snow falls deep, Lady Ophelia's life is in danger.
A malevolent force stalks the ancient corridors of Castle Kintochlochie, in its remote Highland glen.
Is the castle really haunted?
Someone, or something, is determined to derail Ophelia's love affair with Hamish, so ruggedly handsome, yet wildly unsuitable.
She must call upon her wits — not just to discover the culprit... but, perhaps, to escape murder.
Head to the Scottish Highlands for this delightful 1920s romp, filled with humour and romance, and a page-turning mystery to solve.
'Highland Christmas' is the second in Emmanuelle de Maupassant's 'Highland' series, set between WW1 and WW2
A third volume, ‘Highland Wedding’, is due for release in 2019.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2018
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Emmanuelle de Maupassant
77 books1,275 followersEmmanuelle lives in a medieval tower house in the Highlands, with her husband and Ernie McFloof (connoisseur of bacon treats and squeaky toys).
She writes historical romance filled with adventure, suspense, and red-hot passion.
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L'auteure publie (des romances historiques) sous trois noms de plume : Annabelle Quinn, Anna Quinn et Emmanuelle de Maupassant.
Elle vit avec son mari et a un sérieux penchant pour les terriers à poils longs (amateurs de jouets qui font pouêt-pouêt et de gourmandises au bacon).
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She writes historical romance filled with adventure, suspense, and red-hot passion.
Visit her website - www.emmanuelledemaupassant.com - to find a FREE story to download, and to sign up for her newsletter (monthly gossip, giveaways and goodies).
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Emmanuelle lebt mit ihrem Mann (Hersteller von Tee und Obstkuchen) und ihrer Schnüffelnase, Ernie, auch bekannt als ihr liebstes Fellknäuel und Liebhaber von quietschenden Spielzeugen und Schinken.
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Emmanuelle de Maupassant vive con il marito e ama i suoi fagottini pelosi a quattro zampe (che sono dei grandi intenditori di giocattoli da mordere e snack al bacon).
Iscriviti alla newsletter di Emmanuelle per ricevere direttamente nella tua casella di posta notizie in anteprima sulle nuove uscite, ricevere degli omaggi, e per dare un’occhiata dietro le quinte.
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Emmanuelle de Maupassant vive con su esposo y ama las mascotas peludas de la variedad de cuatro patas (expertos en juguetes ruidosos y golosinas de tocino).
Regístrate en el boletín de Emmanuelle, para ver los nuevos lanzamientos, obsequios y las historias detrás de escena, entregados directamente a tu bandeja de entrada.
=> https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fb91b...
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L'auteure publie (des romances historiques) sous trois noms de plume : Annabelle Quinn, Anna Quinn et Emmanuelle de Maupassant.
Elle vit avec son mari et a un sérieux penchant pour les terriers à poils longs (amateurs de jouets qui font pouêt-pouêt et de gourmandises au bacon).
=> https://emmanuelledemaupassant.com/vo...
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April 9, 2023
Lady Ophelia decides to stay in the highlands. The romance with Hamish becomes a thing. Charming, if slightly giddy novel. I laughed in places.
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Blurb:
Scotland 1928
As Christmas approaches, and the snow falls deep, Lady Ophelia's life is in danger.
A malevolent force stalks the ancient corridors of Castle Kintochlochie, in its remote Highland glen.
Is the castle really haunted?
Someone, or something, is determined to derail Ophelia's love affair with Hamish, so ruggedly handsome, yet wildly unsuitable.
She must call upon her wits — not just to discover the culprit... but, perhaps, to escape murder.
Head to the Scottish Highlands for this delightful 1920s romp, filled with humour and romance, and a page-turning mystery to solve.
'Highland Christmas' is the second in Emmanuelle de Maupassant's 'Highland' series, set between WW1 and WW2
A third volume, ‘Highland Wedding’, is due for release in 2019.
Blurb:
Scotland 1928
As Christmas approaches, and the snow falls deep, Lady Ophelia's life is in danger.
A malevolent force stalks the ancient corridors of Castle Kintochlochie, in its remote Highland glen.
Is the castle really haunted?
Someone, or something, is determined to derail Ophelia's love affair with Hamish, so ruggedly handsome, yet wildly unsuitable.
She must call upon her wits — not just to discover the culprit... but, perhaps, to escape murder.
Head to the Scottish Highlands for this delightful 1920s romp, filled with humour and romance, and a page-turning mystery to solve.
'Highland Christmas' is the second in Emmanuelle de Maupassant's 'Highland' series, set between WW1 and WW2
A third volume, ‘Highland Wedding’, is due for release in 2019.
March 4, 2018
Here we are back at castle Kinlochtochie, I'll never get it right, lol, and once again we are treated to another delightful Serving of Intrigue and devious goings on. The characters are all superb, the story intrigues and there's a mystery that needs solving. Treat yourself to a little trip back to the twenties, when good behaviour was at the forefront, but behind the scenes? well read it for yourselves.
February 25, 2018
It is Christmas at Castle Kintochlochie, and a wedding has brought many to celebrate the season. Hamish is pursuing Ophelia to accept his marriage proposal, but she isn't quite ready. Even though married, Felicite' is the vamp of the party and tries her best to capture Hamish's eye again. Emmanuelle has created a cast of characters that come to life on the pages, and she fills them with humor, tension, passion, and loads of drama. It is a delightful read that will warm your heart and leave you smiling. I hope there are more stories from Castle Kintochlochie. It has become one of my favorites.
January 3, 2023
Festive Mystery and Romance
Ophelia has fallen for Hamish, and her grandmother wants her to take over the castle, but her mother wants her to 'marry well '. Then Hamish's ex arrives for Christmas, and a ghostly figure in white creates havoc.
Great characters, terrific characterisation and a genuinely festive feel in this well-written period tale.
Ophelia has fallen for Hamish, and her grandmother wants her to take over the castle, but her mother wants her to 'marry well '. Then Hamish's ex arrives for Christmas, and a ghostly figure in white creates havoc.
Great characters, terrific characterisation and a genuinely festive feel in this well-written period tale.
April 21, 2018
Love and mystery awaits in the second instalment. The romance of Ophelia and Hamish continue with the same cast of family, friends and a few nemesis’. If you loved the first, you will enjoy the second in the series.
December 26, 2017
A lovely fun Christmas read! I'm happy the author decided to do a sequel and it Looks like there will be a third yay! Hamish still deserves a smack upside the head tho...
January 27, 2018
I loved this Christmas story by Ms. de Maupassant. Her writing brought the characters and setting to life you thought you were really there with them smelling the trees and touching the decorations. This story had the right amount of intrigue mixed with a full bed of romance.
January 22, 2018
Six months on from this author’s previous 1920s tale of Highland life, Lady Ophelia Finchingfield has remained at the Scottish home of her grandmother, attracted by the charms of Hamish, the Estate Manager. It is now Christmas, and friends and family are gathered at the house for a wedding.
This author is adept at period pieces such as this, telling the intricate machinations of a large country house of the time, involving multiple characters, including the large number of servants employed to cater for them. The detail is exquisite and the characters so interesting and well described, that this is another book you don’t want to put down. It is a very entertaining read.
This author is adept at period pieces such as this, telling the intricate machinations of a large country house of the time, involving multiple characters, including the large number of servants employed to cater for them. The detail is exquisite and the characters so interesting and well described, that this is another book you don’t want to put down. It is a very entertaining read.
November 16, 2023
Highland Christmas: a 1920s cozy mystery romance (Bright Young Things Book 2
I'm very partial to Emmanuelle's books, I must admit. I like the way she sets the scene and tone of her books up front in the beginning. I read all of my books on my kindle. It is reserved for only my ebooks. I like how she begins each with a complete character introduction as if you were at a play watching the actors preform the play as it almost is before you. I read a great deal so often if my eyes are tired I have the book read to me by the narrator and shut my eyes to listen. Her descriptions are vivid and the stories flow smoothly. If I'm listening to it rather than reading it myself, everything seems to pop into focus. I feel like I'm there and part of the action as the plot unfolds.
I enjoy the step back in time to see how those of title lived, worked and related to each other and the subsequent plot twists and uncertainty of some of the more unpleasant people in the book. There is plenty of plot twists and events to keep you guessing throughout, and it doesn't lag or slow down once it all begins. You know of course that all will be right and turn out well in the end.
I honestly can't find anything negative about the book. It held my interest and many of the red hearings tossed along the way caught me unprepared and held my interests. The books I've read thus far by her are neither overly sexual or violent. I like that.
I would highly recommended this book to anyone who likes a solid cozy read that checks all the boxes for an enjoyable, interesting and fun read for a period piece of this nature.
Lynda Arey
I'm very partial to Emmanuelle's books, I must admit. I like the way she sets the scene and tone of her books up front in the beginning. I read all of my books on my kindle. It is reserved for only my ebooks. I like how she begins each with a complete character introduction as if you were at a play watching the actors preform the play as it almost is before you. I read a great deal so often if my eyes are tired I have the book read to me by the narrator and shut my eyes to listen. Her descriptions are vivid and the stories flow smoothly. If I'm listening to it rather than reading it myself, everything seems to pop into focus. I feel like I'm there and part of the action as the plot unfolds.
I enjoy the step back in time to see how those of title lived, worked and related to each other and the subsequent plot twists and uncertainty of some of the more unpleasant people in the book. There is plenty of plot twists and events to keep you guessing throughout, and it doesn't lag or slow down once it all begins. You know of course that all will be right and turn out well in the end.
I honestly can't find anything negative about the book. It held my interest and many of the red hearings tossed along the way caught me unprepared and held my interests. The books I've read thus far by her are neither overly sexual or violent. I like that.
I would highly recommended this book to anyone who likes a solid cozy read that checks all the boxes for an enjoyable, interesting and fun read for a period piece of this nature.
Lynda Arey
September 16, 2018
I thought this would be fun like Downton Abbey. Admittedly, there was more sex, but the book in general was so dull, I despaired I'd ever get through it--even though it was only about two hours long!
Hamish pissed me off because he wouldn't just tell Felicity (fuck her French spelling) to fuck off. Ophelia pissed me off for the same reason. The great mystery didn't amount to much, and there weren't any real clues to let you figure it out or at least say, "Aha! I wondered why...." Took me half the book to figure out all the characters (maybe), and even then, I wondered why there were so many. Half could have been left out and no one would have noticed.
Hamish pissed me off because he wouldn't just tell Felicity (fuck her French spelling) to fuck off. Ophelia pissed me off for the same reason. The great mystery didn't amount to much, and there weren't any real clues to let you figure it out or at least say, "Aha! I wondered why...." Took me half the book to figure out all the characters (maybe), and even then, I wondered why there were so many. Half could have been left out and no one would have noticed.
November 4, 2023
Book 2 of the trilogy - Danger among them
Mystery, intrigue, passion, distrust and a wedding to be had at the castle are amongst all of the goings on in this second book of the trilogy.
After book 1 and all the introductions, this story brings you back to all the strangeness at the castle.
Dangerous things keep happening around Ophelia.
Is she making more of the incidents than they really are?
Can she overcome the danger that is getting closer and closer to her?
Can Hamish protect her?
Ophelia and Hamishs’ story just keeps getting better better and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and the narration.
Mystery, intrigue, passion, distrust and a wedding to be had at the castle are amongst all of the goings on in this second book of the trilogy.
After book 1 and all the introductions, this story brings you back to all the strangeness at the castle.
Dangerous things keep happening around Ophelia.
Is she making more of the incidents than they really are?
Can she overcome the danger that is getting closer and closer to her?
Can Hamish protect her?
Ophelia and Hamishs’ story just keeps getting better better and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and the narration.
December 30, 2023
Downton Abbey with naughtiness
I liked this. I’ve always loved Downton Abbey, and though this wasn’t my usual genre to read, I pride myself on enjoying any well-written story. There were rather a lot of characters, and some didn’t stick in the memory as much as others. The naughtiness was there, in a clean way, but enough for any adult to let their minds wander to make this as dirty as they needed it to be. The mystery part of the novel was diluted enough to not take over it, but hang in the background, weaving the story together like a bass player would do to a good rock song. I liked this.
I liked this. I’ve always loved Downton Abbey, and though this wasn’t my usual genre to read, I pride myself on enjoying any well-written story. There were rather a lot of characters, and some didn’t stick in the memory as much as others. The naughtiness was there, in a clean way, but enough for any adult to let their minds wander to make this as dirty as they needed it to be. The mystery part of the novel was diluted enough to not take over it, but hang in the background, weaving the story together like a bass player would do to a good rock song. I liked this.
October 28, 2023
Audiobook: I enjoyed book two of the "Bright Young Things" series even more than the first one as there was a cozy mystery that needed to be solved. This story took place in Ophelia's ancestral home of Castle Kintochlochie. There were several guests, several pets, and a mystery; all of which added to the story's entertainment. There were some amorous moments described. Gareth J Davies' narration was outstanding as his various voices brought the characters to life. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.
November 23, 2023
Highland Christmas is the second story of the Bright Young Things trilogy and is full of adventure for Ophelia.
She decided to stay at her grandmother's castle after the summer because she felt at home. Of course it helped that she also found love there. But someone, or something, is out to get her. Can she survive this?
A really great continuation. This review is based on the audiobook. I can't wait to listen to the final part.
Gareth J. Davies is a real pleasure to listen to. Also: nice sound effects again!
She decided to stay at her grandmother's castle after the summer because she felt at home. Of course it helped that she also found love there. But someone, or something, is out to get her. Can she survive this?
A really great continuation. This review is based on the audiobook. I can't wait to listen to the final part.
Gareth J. Davies is a real pleasure to listen to. Also: nice sound effects again!
February 17, 2018
This wonderful story continues on from "Highland Pursuits ", with much the same set of characters that were roguish and lovable in that first encounter. This story is filled with a sinister presence, which caliminates into a disaster.
It is an excellent read, although not as risqué as I have found other books from this author. All the same an enjoyable read.
I voluntarily submitted this review after reading an advanced copy of this book.
It is an excellent read, although not as risqué as I have found other books from this author. All the same an enjoyable read.
I voluntarily submitted this review after reading an advanced copy of this book.
April 29, 2025
Highland Christmas
Lady Ophelia is visiting a lovely country manor belonging to her Grandmother during the Christmas season. A fancy wedding is planned for a dear friend. Ophelia is having a great time but is trying to carefully avoid having wedding plans to involve her single status. During the time after the guests arrive a ghost begins to walk the house and a death happens. Plus romance catches up with Lady Ophelia!
Lady Ophelia is visiting a lovely country manor belonging to her Grandmother during the Christmas season. A fancy wedding is planned for a dear friend. Ophelia is having a great time but is trying to carefully avoid having wedding plans to involve her single status. During the time after the guests arrive a ghost begins to walk the house and a death happens. Plus romance catches up with Lady Ophelia!
May 16, 2018
Wedding, Romance and Mystery....welcome back to Castle Kintochlochie
It’s Christmas and what a delight to be back with Lady Ophelia and her lovable rogue Hamish in this follow up to “Highland Pursuits”. Enjoyable story, this time mixing romance with intrigue and mystery, can’t wait for “Highland Wedding”.
It’s Christmas and what a delight to be back with Lady Ophelia and her lovable rogue Hamish in this follow up to “Highland Pursuits”. Enjoyable story, this time mixing romance with intrigue and mystery, can’t wait for “Highland Wedding”.
December 26, 2019
Love wins out
Challenges abound in this love story. A domineering mother. A confused young woman. Multiple suitors. A jealous and dangerous rival. All this wrapped up in a tale of a Christmas wedding in a grande old house, which is perhaps haunted. This book is full of entertaining side stories. Hard to put down.
Challenges abound in this love story. A domineering mother. A confused young woman. Multiple suitors. A jealous and dangerous rival. All this wrapped up in a tale of a Christmas wedding in a grande old house, which is perhaps haunted. This book is full of entertaining side stories. Hard to put down.
December 18, 2018
Ce livre cache bien son jeu. Tout le long de l'histoire, il n'y a rien de passionnant. Je commençais même à mettre seulement deux étoiles....quand soudain chamboulement une agréable surprise. Conclusion, ne pas perdre patience et continuer jusqu'au bout.
January 15, 2019
Highland Christmas
A good read for people who are in to the series recommend highly can't wait for the next one of the series a really enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series must read the next one of the series
A good read for people who are in to the series recommend highly can't wait for the next one of the series a really enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series must read the next one of the series
December 22, 2019
Set in 1928 in a highland castle where Ophelia and Hamish are trying to fall in love but there's something eerie plus that Felicity vamp causing trouble. A romp set in a Scottish castle with a wedding, romance,, and Christmas!
February 7, 2023
An enjoyable story which mixes romance with a little intrigue and mystery.
It's set at Christmas and is very festive. It's a fun read and being set in the late 1920's is quite charming in places. It's an enjoyable romp with sexual innuendo .
Great characters too.
It's set at Christmas and is very festive. It's a fun read and being set in the late 1920's is quite charming in places. It's an enjoyable romp with sexual innuendo .
Great characters too.
October 18, 2023
love has many sides
Old enemies turn up at Christmas festivities danger in the corridors Are ghosts
Real or are they a person Good sense of period great on fashion Sense of danger
Is handled well Look forward to next book
Old enemies turn up at Christmas festivities danger in the corridors Are ghosts
Real or are they a person Good sense of period great on fashion Sense of danger
Is handled well Look forward to next book
June 30, 2019
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. To tell the truth I'm not sure why.
July 22, 2019
This is a disordered mess.
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January 2, 2020I loved the book!!!!
I was so sorry when it ended. Fabulous description of characters and places
I felt I was another guest in that scottish castle very well written
I was so sorry when it ended. Fabulous description of characters and places
I felt I was another guest in that scottish castle very well written
April 12, 2023
Again, like the first of the set, in part funny, but with a side of seriousness.
October 23, 2023
Allow a long afternoon for this steamy Christmas wedding as two characters from Highland Pursuit return to tie the knot. I had an ARC via Booksprout and this is my voluntary review.
November 3, 2023
Fantastic book, throughly enjoyed listening to this book via audio book, well read by Gareth Davies.
Loving this 1928 .
Well done everyone involved 👏🏾 👍🏾
Loving this 1928 .
Well done everyone involved 👏🏾 👍🏾
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