The House at Dubh Lochan

 Now on Amazon Kindle. my new book.

In the misty highlands of Scotland, where ancient stones whisper tales of kings and kingdoms lost, three siblings are about to uncover a truth that will shake the foundations of their family—and their nation.

When David, Evelyn, and David's wife  Anne journey to the Scottish Highlands to explore their mother's mysterious past, they expect to find family stories and faded photographs. Instead, they discover their quiet, unassuming mother was involved in one of the most daring acts of political rebellion in modern British history: the theft of the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey.

As they delve deeper into the secrets of 1940s wartime Scotland, they find themselves caught in a web of espionage, nationalism, and betrayal that reaches into the present day. Special Branch has never closed the case, and someone is watching their every move as they piece together the truth about the ancient coronation stone of Scottish kings.

Moving seamlessly between the fog-shrouded highlands of 1944 and the uneasy political landscape of 2010, this atmospheric thriller explores how the choices made in war's desperate hours can echo through generations. As the siblings unravel their mother's involvement with the Scottish nationalist movement and her complex relationship with two brothers torn apart by loyalty and conviction, they must confront uncomfortable truths about their own identities and allegiances.

In a land where the past is never truly buried and national symbols carry the weight of centuries, the siblings face a question that transcends time: When loyalty to family and loyalty to country collide, which should prevail?

This meticulously researched historical mystery combines the atmospheric intensity of the Scottish highlands with a gripping family drama that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

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The Prince's Letters now out in Paperback

The Prince's Letters is now out in paperback.

A new short story based on a puzzling DNA connection and some family stories.

When modern DNA analysis uncovers an unexpected link between two families, the Chisholms of Scotland and the Branders of America, a centuries-old secret begins to unravel. John Chisholm, a reluctant detective thrust into a web of secrets and intrigue surrounding his family's past, and Jessica Norton, an intrepid journalist, find themselves racing against a powerful corporate empire desperate to bury its past.

From the bloody battlefields of Culloden to the bourbon boardrooms of Kentucky, the story spans generations. At its heart lies a hidden letter from Bonnie Prince Charlie, a scandalous affair, and a betrayal that could change everything. As the truth emerges, loyalties are tested, and lives are put at risk.

The Prince's Letters is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of truth, perfect for readers who enjoy historical intrigue entwined with modern-day drama.

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The Legacy Dinner - a Short Story

Family histories are often a blend of fact and folklore, with stories passed down through generations, each retelling adding its own layer of interpretation. This book is my own creative interpretation of the lives of my ancestors, drawing on the facts I have uncovered through research, as well as the gaps and mysteries that remain.

As I pieced together the fragments of my family’s past, I found myself imagining the conversations I might have had with those who came before me—if only time could bend to allow such meetings. What began as a genealogical pursuit evolved into a fictional narrative, where historical truths meet the “what ifs” and “maybes” of creative speculation.

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The Prince's Letters - A New Short Story

A new short story based on a puzzling DNA connection and some family stories.

When modern DNA analysis uncovers an unexpected link between two families, the Chisholms of Scotland and the Branders of America, a centuries-old secret begins to unravel. John Chisholm, a reluctant detective thrust into a web of secrets and intrigue surrounding his family's past, and Jessica Norton, an intrepid journalist, find themselves racing against a powerful corporate empire desperate to bury its past.

From the bloody battlefields of Culloden to the bourbon boardrooms of Kentucky, the story spans generations. At its heart lies a hidden letter from Bonnie Prince Charlie, a scandalous affair, and a betrayal that could change everything. As the truth emerges, loyalties are tested, and lives are put at risk.

The Prince's Letters is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of truth, perfect for readers who enjoy historical intrigue entwined with modern-day drama.

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Karina - the book.

 Karina, my adopted aunt, featured in this new book.

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A Puzzling DNA Connection

I took the Big Y 700 DNA test a number of years back and discovered a very very close connection to a man in the USA. He has a different surname.   A NPE I believe is the term. The site suggested a common ancestor around 1745.

We exchanged family history information and both our families lived in the same part of Scotland at that time. We could find no obvious connections.

Is trying to discover what happened now simply a lost cause?