But as appalled as David is by Murdo's unrepentant self-interest, he cannot resist the man's sway. Whilst David refuses to entertain the prospect of entering into a loveless marriage for propriety's sake, Murdo is determined to wed one day - and has no intention of giving up the company of other men when he does so. Tormented by his forbidden desires for other men, and the painful memories of the childhood friend he once loved, David tries his hardest to live a celibate existence, castigating himself whenever his resolve slips.īut then into David's repressed and orderly world bursts Lord Murdo Balfour.Ĭynical, hedonistic, and utterly unapologetic, Murdo could not be less like David. The last thing he should be doing is agreeing to help the brother of one of the convicted weavers find the government agent who caused his brother's downfall.ĭavid's personal life is no more successful.
His humble origins are enough of a hurdle, never mind his recent decision to defend a group of weavers accused of treason, prompting speculation that he may harbour radical sympathies. A storm is gathering, but with Nick’s self-doubts and Ward’s growing obsession, the fragile bond between the two men may not be strong enough to withstand it.David Lauriston is struggling to build his reputation in Edinburgh's privileged legal world. Nevertheless, Nick’s sure that wealthy, educated Ward will never see him as an equal. And when passion ignites between them, Nick learns there’s much more to love than the rushed, clandestine encounters he’s used to. Despite Nick’s misgivings, he discovers that Ward is not the high-handed aristocrat he first thought. But Nick-who has reason to distrust the whims of wealthy men-is loath to agree. Ward becomes convinced that Nick, whose Romany mother was reportedly clairvoyant, is the perfect man to assist with his work. In Porthkennack, Ward meets Nicholas Hearn, land steward to the Roscarrock family.
Ward’s reputation is in tatters, but he’s determined to continue the work he began after the death of his beloved brother. When grief-stricken scientist Sir Edward Fitzwilliam provokes public scorn by defending a sham spiritualist, he’s forced to retreat to Porthkennack to lick his wounds. The stories in the Porthkennack universe can be enjoyed in any order-jump in wherever you'd like!
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