Beyond the Glen

by Diane Haeger

As children, Mairi and Colleen were inseparable half-sisters roaming the wooded glen near their home in Killin, Scotland—until an argument between their parents turns violent and changes the future for all of them. After vowing on an ancient Promise Stone to reunite somehow one day, Mairi is taken by her French mother to a new life in Paris. Colleen remains behind with their father—and two young locals, Calum McInnes, handsome son of a Glasgow heiress, and Barry Buchanan, a brooding mysterious artist who will weave their way into the lives of both girls. Years later after Mairi has grown and become Marielle, a respected journalist, she at last journeys home only to find Colleen was the victim of a suspicious accident. In her quest to uncover the truth of her sister’s death, Marielle will enlist bitter rivals, Calum and Barry—neither of whom know her true identity. Deceptions, betrayal, and half-truths abound on the way to the explosive conclusion in a beautiful place that is… Beyond The Glen.

Genres: Romance

380 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

About the author

Diane Haeger is the bestselling author of fifteen published novels, including Courtesan, The Ruby Ring and My Dearest Cecilia. Her work, to date, has been translated into 18 different languages and has been featured in the LA Times and Harper's Bazaar Magazine. She loves telling real stories from history. She lives in California with her husband and family.

Reviews

[Esther Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heart wrenching and poignant

Beyond The Glen delves into the heartbreaking territory of the devastation of physical and emotional abuse and domestic violence. The plot was intriguing with twists that kept me guessing without feeling contrived, forced, or overdone.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I read this type of romance but I loved it. Set in Scotland, the story revolves around two sisters who are separated when their parents divorce. I couldn't seem to put it down.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book in a second hand shop and it is one of my favorite romance fun, charming books of all time.

[Anna]

Good story set in the area of a western Scotland that I visited.