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The Topaz Brooch Chapter 1 (Lexington, KY - Rick)
The morning after arriving at MacKlenna Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, Rick O’Grady, president of Montgomery Winery in Napa, had intended to get in a three-mile shake-out run, but David McBain sent a text and asked Rick to meet him at the security center. Instead of a run, a brisk walk would have to do. Rick reached the security center sweaty…
The Story of the Brooches
THE STORY OF THE BROOCHES (1) Family legend has it as one of three brooches, the other two being an emerald and sapphire. They were given to the MacKlenna brothers for rescuing a laird's kidnapped wife. (3) "According to the story, over four hundred years ago, a laird’s wife was kidnapped. Three brothers went to rescue her. When they returned…
Pronunciation of the Gaelic Phrase
For readers who have wondered how to pronounce the Gaelic phrase inside the stones, here it is!
The Pearl Brooch Cast of Characters
CAST OF CHARACTERS Alphabetical Order Bonnard, Marguerite: Sophia’s French maid and companion, seamstress David, Jacques-Louis: French painter, supporter of French Revolution Digby, Seamus (present-time): deceased grandfather of Sophia Orsini, solicitor in Edinburgh, Scotland (first mentioned in The Sapphire Brooch) Digby, Seamus (1700s): solicitor in Richmond, Representative in Virginia House of Delegates, ancestor of the mysterious Mr. Digby Fraser, Blane Allen:…
Pete and Sophia
I just read another review from a reader disappointed because Pete and Sophia didn't have more of a storyline in The Pearl Brooch. Please don't be disappointed. You will see much more of them in The Topaz Brooch. They will join Rick in his adventure to find and rescue Wilhemina Penelope Malone. So hang on...