The Heart's Highland

The Heart's Highland: This novel which has been written with some of the traditional Scottish words, explores themes of individual choice versus social obligation, the tension between tradition and progress, and the trans formative power of love that sees and values authentic self-expression over conventional roles. Set against the backdrop of major historical changes—the decline of the clan system, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the early American Republic—it follows one woman's journey from constrained Highland lady to international educator and reformer.
Moira's story reflects the experiences of many women throughout history who chose difficult paths to authentic self-expression, often at great personal cost. Her ultimate return to Scotland as a teacher and reformer suggests that rebellion and respect for tradition need not be mutually exclusive—that the most effective change often comes from those who understand both the value of heritage and the necessity of growth.
The novel's title, "The Heart's Highland," refers not only to the Scottish setting but to the emotional and spiritual territory where love enables personal transformation and authentic choice becomes possible.

Time To Breathe
Acknowledgement:
This book was inspired by three songs my husband wrote. I remember sitting with him one day, a quiet morning with coffee, when he turned to me and said, "I think these songs might be more than just music." He didn't know it then, but in that simple statement, he had already started the story.
Steve did in fact start writing the story.
His melodies and lyrics weren't just tunes; the were poetic lyrics.
A book is never the work of one person alone. Therefore to my darling Steve, thank you for beginning this story and having the faith in me to see it through to the end of what I call our book!
Finally, to you, the reader, thank you for picking up this book. I hope within these pages you find a story that resonates and perhaps, just for a moment, a quiet place to breathe.