White Heather: A Novel (Volume 2 of 3)

In a stark, snow‑blanketed Scottish loch, the wind howls from the north as two figures brace against the cold, rods in hand. Miss Carry, bright‑eyed and outspoken, chats animatedly with Ronald, whose steady demeanor masks a restless ambition. Their banter—part practical, part philosophical—reveals a clash between the lure of modern success and the simple, solitary life they’ve known in the wilds.

As the storm intensifies, a sudden, fierce tug on the line breaks their conversation, thrusting the pair into an exhilarating struggle with a salmon that seems to embody the untamed spirit of the landscape. The moment captures both the raw beauty of the environment and the characters’ yearning for purpose, hinting at deeper choices they will soon face while the world beyond the loch beckons with promises of wealth and independence.