The Cottage In The Highlands By Julie Shackman -

: A mysterious figure who enters Leonie's life as she investigates the letter. Though initially wary of each other, he and Leonie eventually team up to uncover the truth.

: A coastal area in the Highlands where the mysterious cottage is located, providing a grounded and atmospheric escape. The Cottage in the Highlands by Julie Shackman

The story follows , a dedicated journalist whose life is upended when she simultaneously loses her job at a local newspaper and her long-term relationship. Forced to start over, she accepts a position at Goddess , a ruthless fashion magazine in Glasgow, which she finds significantly different from her investigative roots. : A mysterious figure who enters Leonie's life

: The enigmatic next-door neighbor who guards the abandoned cottage. Her own past includes a poignant, long-lost love story with the elder Flynn Talbot. The story follows , a dedicated journalist whose

: A principled and loyal journalist who stays true to herself even when working in a high-pressure, "Devil Wears Prada"-style office environment.

: A significant focus is Leonie’s struggle to maintain her journalistic ethics and kindness in a cutthroat industry.

While walking her rescue puppy, Leonie discovers an abandoned but fully furnished cottage deep in the woods. Her journalistic curiosity is piqued, but her attempts to learn more are repeatedly blocked by , a grumpy elderly neighbor living next door who is fiercely protective of the cottage's secrets. Inside the house, Leonie finds a mysterious letter from a man named Flynn Talbot , sparking an investigation that weaves together past secrets and present-day romance. Key Characters