Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 3 of 3)

A restless summer afternoon finds two young men, Fred Stanley and his companion Meredyth, trekking across a Highland moor that hums with rumor. They are driven by a mix of suspicion and curiosity, convinced that the enigmatic Donald Ross of Heimra is orchestrating a covert poaching operation that could spark a riot. Their goal shifts from a routine shooting party to a desperate hunt for evidence, with guns, dogs, and a handful of sandwiches in tow.

As the wind carries the faint echo of distant birds, the pair wrestle with conflicting loyalties—Fred’s fixation on exposing the culprits and Meredyth’s pragmatic caution about the looming Twelfth. The tension builds when a glint in the distance suggests they have finally sighted the elusive figure they’ve been chasing. The scene sets the stage for a clash of wits on the rugged hills, where every footstep could reveal a hidden motive and the fate of their quiet estate hangs in the balance.