Description
Some secrets are worth a lifetime of silence—but others demand to be spoken, whatever the cost.
THE SECRET
In the rugged Highlands of Scotland, Rab MacKenzie has faithfully served as ghillie to Strathmore Lodge for over thirty years. Yet beneath his quiet devotion lies a secret that has burned in his heart since childhood—a secret that began with few whispered words in Gaelic upon a windswept moor.
When tragedy strikes the estate repeatedly, leaving Lady Eleanor widowed and alone, the bonds between master and servant are tested like never before. As poachers threaten the land, a young guest meets a horrific end beneath the ice of a mountain loch, and brutal murder rocks the community, Rab finds himself guardian not only of Strathmore’s future, but of its darkest truths.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, The Secret weaves together murder, intrigue, and tragedy in a story of unwavering loyalty and forbidden love.
BONUS STORY…
Where Tides Run Deep
A Tale of Faith and the Unbreakable Highland Spirit
In the windswept Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, old Captain Angus McPherson sits by his cottage fire, haunted by betrayal upon the high seas. From his croft overlooking the Cromarty Firth, he recalls his rise from Highland lad to master mariner following a mysterious inheritance that bestow upon him a fine vessel. For two decades, he built an honest trading empire spanning the Atlantic – until his trusted first mate orchestrates a mutiny, casting him into shark invested waters.
Rescued by humble Spanish peasants whose kindness far exceeded that of his supposedly Christian crew, Angus returned home seeking justice. Yet corruption protected the guilty, leaving him to grapple with profound loss. Throughout his trials, his Highland faith remained steadfast, teaching him that integrity before the Almighty proves a far greater treasure than earthly god.
Where Tides Run Deep weaves together adventure, betrayal and redemption, demonstrating that whilst fortunate may disappear, the treasures of honour and faith can never be stolen. —proving that some treasures can never be stolen.
About the Author
Alan Dunlop brings authentic Highland experience to his writing, with deep personal connections to the Scottish landscape. Coming from a family with a long history of field sports, his detailed knowledge of stalking, firearms, and salmon fishing adds genuine expertise to his storytelling.
Widely travelled through an extremely varied life, Dunlop draws on diverse experiences to craft compelling narratives that blend sporting tradition with human drama. The Secret is his tenth publication and may rightly be regarded as his finest work yet.