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Das Lied der Nachtigall.
Schottland, 1850: Nach dem tragischen Tod ihrer Eltern bleibt die schöne Leona Grenville allein und brotlos in der Welt zurück. Eine Reise nach Schottland zu einem alten Freund ihrer Mutter, dem Herzog von Ardness, soll sie zurück ins Leben holen – und tatsächlich ist sie von der wilden Schönheit der Highlands überwältigt. Doch dann gerät ihre Kutsche in ein schweres Unwetter – in der stürmischen Dunkelheit kommt ihr niemand anderes als Lord Strathcairn zur Hilfe, der ihr Zuflucht in seinem Schloss gewährt. Als er jedoch erfährt, dass sie ein Gast des Herzogs von Ardness ist, wird seine freundliche Art zu kühler Abneigung. Erst als sie am nächsten Tag auf Ardness Castle eintrifft, offenbart sich ihr der Grund für das merkwürdige Verhalten des Etwas Dunkles lauert hinter den efeubewachsenen Schlossfassaden …
Dieses Buch wurde ursprünglich 1982 veröffentlicht und verwendet eine Sprache, die diese Ära widerspiegelt.
Dieses Buch wurde ursprünglich 1982 veröffentlicht und verwendet eine Sprache, die diese Ära widerspiegelt.
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Published January 1, 1986
About the author
Barbara Cartland
1,318 books867 followersBorn in 1901, Barbara Cartland started her writing career in journalism and completed her first book, Jigsaw, when she was just 24. An immediate success, it was the start of her journey to becoming the world’s most famous and most read romantic novelist of all time. Inspiring a whole generation of readers around the globe with her exciting tales of adventure, love and intrigue, she became synonymous with the Romance genre. And she still is to this day, having written over 644 romantic fiction books.
As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, plays, music, poetry and several advice books on life, love, health and cookery – totalling an incredible 723 books in all, with over 1 billion in sales.
Awarded the DBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 in honour of her literary, political and social contributions, she was President of the Hertfordshire branch of the Royal College of Midwives as well as a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and Deputy President of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
Always a passionate advocate of woman’s health and beauty, she was dubbed ‘the true Queen of Romance’ by Vogue magazine in her lifetime. Her legend continues today through her wonderfully vivid romantic tales, stories that help you escape from the day to day into the dramatic adventures of strong, beautiful women who battle, often against the odds, eventually to find that love conquers all.
Find out more about the incredible life and works of Dame Barbara Cartland at www.barbaracartland.com
As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, plays, music, poetry and several advice books on life, love, health and cookery – totalling an incredible 723 books in all, with over 1 billion in sales.
Awarded the DBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 in honour of her literary, political and social contributions, she was President of the Hertfordshire branch of the Royal College of Midwives as well as a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and Deputy President of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
Always a passionate advocate of woman’s health and beauty, she was dubbed ‘the true Queen of Romance’ by Vogue magazine in her lifetime. Her legend continues today through her wonderfully vivid romantic tales, stories that help you escape from the day to day into the dramatic adventures of strong, beautiful women who battle, often against the odds, eventually to find that love conquers all.
Find out more about the incredible life and works of Dame Barbara Cartland at www.barbaracartland.com
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April 24, 2023
Alone in the world following the tragic death of her parents, lovely Leona Grenville travels to Scotland to stay with the Duke of Ardness, the widowed husband of her late mother’s closest friend. Penniless and grief-stricken, Leona seeks comfort and security, which she hopes the Duke can offer.
Exhilarated by the wild beauty of the moors, Leona spirits rise and she begins to believe that in the Highlands she can find happiness and peace again.
But the weather swiftly deteriorates and amidst the biting wind and icy rain her coach is involved in an accident. Terrified by the howling storm and stumbling in the darkness she is rescued by Lord Strathcairn, who offers shelter at nearby Cairn Castle for the night.
Believing she has found a kindred spirit in her new friend, Leona is devastated by his cold demeanor once he discovers that her true destination is his nearest neighbour, the Duke. Refusing to discuss his change of heart, Lord Strathcairn bids her farewell and arranges for her to leave his home at the earliest possible moment.
Crossing the boundary into the Duke’s estate she sees the brutal eviction of some crofters and arrives at Ardness Castle angry and determined to confront her new protector. But immediately she is confused. How can the violence she witnessed have been done with the knowledge of the kindly man waiting to greet her?
As the Duke lavishes money and attention on his guest, Leona begins to suspect that dark secrets are harboured within the bleak walls of Ardness and wishes she had never left the safety of Cairn Castle.
Remembering Lord Strathcairn’s whispered promise to always help her, Leona knows that there is only one thing left to do – she must find a way to reach him and escape Ardness Castle and the sinister Duke for ever.
Leona stood before the Duke of Ardness, well aware that her whole body was trembling.
"I understand that you rode off my land today," the Duke began slowly. Although he was speaking in a controlled, almost unemotional voice, Leona could feel the anger vibrating from him.
"You wished to visit Lord Strathcairn? I suppose you imagine you are in love with him?"
Leona did not answer and after a moment the Duke said:
"I presume je has told you about his wife?"
"His...wife?"
Leona could hardly whisper the words. She was sure she was about to faint...
Exhilarated by the wild beauty of the moors, Leona spirits rise and she begins to believe that in the Highlands she can find happiness and peace again.
But the weather swiftly deteriorates and amidst the biting wind and icy rain her coach is involved in an accident. Terrified by the howling storm and stumbling in the darkness she is rescued by Lord Strathcairn, who offers shelter at nearby Cairn Castle for the night.
Believing she has found a kindred spirit in her new friend, Leona is devastated by his cold demeanor once he discovers that her true destination is his nearest neighbour, the Duke. Refusing to discuss his change of heart, Lord Strathcairn bids her farewell and arranges for her to leave his home at the earliest possible moment.
Crossing the boundary into the Duke’s estate she sees the brutal eviction of some crofters and arrives at Ardness Castle angry and determined to confront her new protector. But immediately she is confused. How can the violence she witnessed have been done with the knowledge of the kindly man waiting to greet her?
As the Duke lavishes money and attention on his guest, Leona begins to suspect that dark secrets are harboured within the bleak walls of Ardness and wishes she had never left the safety of Cairn Castle.
Remembering Lord Strathcairn’s whispered promise to always help her, Leona knows that there is only one thing left to do – she must find a way to reach him and escape Ardness Castle and the sinister Duke for ever.
Leona stood before the Duke of Ardness, well aware that her whole body was trembling.
"I understand that you rode off my land today," the Duke began slowly. Although he was speaking in a controlled, almost unemotional voice, Leona could feel the anger vibrating from him.
"You wished to visit Lord Strathcairn? I suppose you imagine you are in love with him?"
Leona did not answer and after a moment the Duke said:
"I presume je has told you about his wife?"
"His...wife?"
Leona could hardly whisper the words. She was sure she was about to faint...
March 23, 2020
It was a fun book to read on the plane home.
August 5, 2011
I read this when I was still at 5th grade (LOL, I can't... XD)
Found the book when I was randomly roaming in one of the drawers in the living room (apparently the book was my dad's), and being not doing anything in particular, I decided to read it.
Stories about handsome Dukes, castles by the forest, etc drawn me much that time --y'know, a little girl and her lady-thing-imagination-stuff.
I can remember after reading this I actually tried to write something similiar to the story in the book XD
And about the story itself, just in short, I find it interesting, even now :))
Found the book when I was randomly roaming in one of the drawers in the living room (apparently the book was my dad's), and being not doing anything in particular, I decided to read it.
Stories about handsome Dukes, castles by the forest, etc drawn me much that time --y'know, a little girl and her lady-thing-imagination-stuff.
I can remember after reading this I actually tried to write something similiar to the story in the book XD
And about the story itself, just in short, I find it interesting, even now :))
March 15, 2016
Terrible. Not even I'm a fun kind of terrible way. It was, however, an interesting snapshot of the mindset of the 70s, and a good argument for political correctness.
January 21, 2015
Enjoyed these simple little books in my younger years. Oh, to innocence!
May 23, 2016
Enjoyable read. Now I am curious about the history of Scotland in that time.
It was fun. I think I would read it again.
It was fun. I think I would read it again.
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