Ice and Fire

Scott, the heir of a wealthy family, returns home after a long absence—to an old mansion right in the heart of Scotland. He expects unexpected news: his father has married again. Along with his new wife, Amélie, a Frenchwoman, new relatives appear in the house—and with them, new problems. The newly acquired family members begin a struggle for influence, inheritance, and, most importantly, the ability to run the family distillery. When the stakes are high, only a beneficial alliance—or sincere love—can save the situation. But sometimes we fall in love with the wrong people. And then everything becomes even more complicated. “A family saga against magnificent landscapes. Angus marries a Frenchwoman much younger than he is— the mother of four children. She intends to secure her children a well-fed future—that’s the calculation. Alas, these children didn’t deserve wealth. The exception is Kate’s daughter, whom her own family doesn’t value… A beautiful, wonderfully written story.” ▫ — Amazon Review “Françoise Bourdin enchants with her talent as a writer.” ▫ — L’Obs Françoise Bourdin is one of Europe’s leading authors of the “emotional novel.” In France, her books have sold over 8 million copies in total. Le Figaro described Françoise Bourdin as one of the six most popular authors in the country. Around the world, her novels are available in 15 foreign languages.