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Welcome to
my blog. I’ve been posting snippets from my Scottish dual timeline novel, The
Highland Lass. The first was from a historical chapter where Highland
Mary becomes aware of Robert Burns. The second snippet was from the first chapter of
the contemporary section when Eilidh meets Lewis Grant.
This week, I’m
offering another little snippet from both periods of the novel. In the first,
Mary Campbell (Highland Mary) has now received the attention of the poet. In
the contemporary snippet, Eilidh Campbell has thawed towards her handsome travelling
companion.
Snippets
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His speech
is not as rough as the other lads and I remember he is a man of some education
as well as being a farmer. He is determined to have me answer him. I look up,
into eyes that are mischievous with laughter, and possibly admiration. What
maid could resist attention from such a man?
Contemporary
She noticed
his deep blue eyes and slightly greying black hair that betrayed his Celtic
heritage, as well as his vaguely unshaven look, relaxed manner and seeming good
humour. She smiled despite herself.
“Thanks, it’s kind of you to care.” This time she was rewarded by a
devastating lopsided smile.
“Lewis Grant. Pleased to meet you.”
I’m featured
on Nancy Jardine’s blog this week if you want to find out more about the
historical background to The Highland Lass!
Rosemary
17 comments:
Both are very sweet and telling first meetings. :)
Clearly an attractive man.
He sounds wonderful - I love the comparison between the two meetings. Lovely snippet!
Ah, it's always the smile that gets you. Enjoyed the side-by-side view of each meeting.
I like how you use the smile to tie the two timelines together. The WIP I'm almost done with has dual timelines which eventually merge, and as I've never used this format I'm interested in how other authors handle it.
I love these two timelines juxtaposed like this. Both men sound lovely!
Thank you for that, Jessica!
I'm glad you thought so, Aurora!
Many thanks, Lyn!
Thanks, Alexis!
Thank you, Ed - it's a little bit different from the one story, isn't it? All the best with yours!
Thanks, Christina - must confess I liked them both myself!
Interesting to contrast the two snippets! A novel idea...
Loved a glimpse at both time periods and their first meetings.
Interesting connection of timelines!
I can't help but read this in a Scottish accent. I look forward to future snippets!
Love a man who smiles. Good snippet.
Thank you, Veronica!
Thanks, Karen!
Thank you, Amy - have tried to connect the alternate chapters throughout!
That's good, Ingrid - thank you!
Thanks, Diane!
This time she was rewarded by a devastating lopsided smile.
Oh, sigh. How we love that kind of mans ...
The first sounds an interesting man, whilst the contemporary has devastation potential- in a good way. ;)
I like the premise of this story.Your approach to the DUAL timelines is perfect!
Oh, that made me shiver.
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