The Cameronians: A Novel, Volume 1 (of 3)

At a country seat presided over by a proud retired colonel who holds ceremonial links to an old Scottish regiment, the household dynamics shift when his heir returns from colonial service and a detachment of officers arrive for shooting parties. Romantic entanglements and social rivalries develop among the heir, two visiting lieutenants, and two young women in the family, while personal secrets, jealousies, and class and military traditions complicate loyalties. The narrative moves through revelations, crises, and separations, examining honor, inheritance, and the clash between old regimental pride and changing social expectations.