By Winter's Light
by: Stephanie Laurens
Date of
Publication:
October 28, 2014
About By
Winter’s Light:
#1 New
York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic
Scotland to usher in a new generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of
mistletoe, magic, and love.
It’s
December 1837, and the young adults of the Cynster clan have succeeded in
having the family Christmas celebration held at snow-bound Casphairn Manor,
Richard and Catriona Cynster’s home. Led by Sebastian, Marquess of Earith, and
by Lucilla, future Lady of the Vale, and her twin brother, Marcus, the upcoming
generation has their own plans for the holiday season.
Yet where
Cynsters gather, love is never far behind—the festive occasion brings together
Daniel Crosbie, tutor to Lucifer Cynster’s sons, and Claire Meadows, widow and
governess to Gabriel Cynster’s daughter. Daniel and Claire have met before and
the embers of an unexpected passion smolder between them, but once bitten,
twice shy, Claire believes a second marriage is not in her stars. Daniel,
however, is determined to press his suit. He’s seen the love the Cynsters
share, and Claire is the lady with whom he dreams of sharing his life. Assisted
by a bevy of Cynsters—innate matchmakers every one—Daniel strives to persuade
Claire that trusting him with her hand and her heart is her right path to happiness.
Meanwhile,
out riding on Christmas Eve, the young adults of the Cynster clan respond to a
plea for help. Summoned to a humble dwelling in ruggedly forested mountains,
Lucilla is called on to help with the difficult birth of a child, while the
others rise to the challenge of helping her. With a violent storm closing in
and severely limited options, the next generation of Cynsters face their first
collective test—can they save this mother and child? And themselves, too?
Back at the
manor, Claire is increasingly drawn to Daniel and despite her misgivings,
against the backdrop of the ongoing festivities their relationship deepens. Yet
she remains torn—until catastrophe strikes, and by winter’s light, she learns
that love—true love—is worth any risk, any price.
A tale
brimming with all the magical delights of a Scottish festive season.
