Romancing The Rake (Brotherhood 0f The Black Tartan Book 2) by Nichole Van

Author:Nichole Van [Van, Nichole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Brotherhood 0f The Black Tartan Series, Ancient Civilizations, Historical Scottish-Irish Romance, Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Era, 17th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Medieval & Ancient World, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Romantic Suspense, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Highlander, Rough & Tumble, Fantasy, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Mysterious Scottish Highlands, Dark Ages, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Fiorenza Publishing
Published: 2020-02-18T05:00:00+00:00

I know what you did aboard The Minerva that night. Do not suppose that your crimes will go unpunished. You will end your days dangling from a hangman’s noose.

He shook his head, snapping the paper in his hand.

“I received an identical letter right before leaving London,” he said, setting the slips of foolscap down.

“And ye didnae write us about it?” Ewan frowned.

Rafe shrugged. “I figured I would discuss it with ye in person, as I was headed north. I assume this is related tae the notice in the Edinburgh Advertiser in August.”

“Aye,” Ewan said, “’tis the only explanation that makes any sense.”

Rafe resisted the urge to drag his fingers through his hair. “But who else knows the details of that night? Have we made any headway with who placed the notice?”

“None.” Alex set down his teacup. “The editor claims that no one remembers who requested the notice—”

“A likely story.”

“Eh, I cannae say, tae be honest,” Alex said. “It could very well be the truth. Hard tae remember one person out of the hundreds who post notices every month.”

Ewan reached for a bannock. “Kieran made no progress with his questions down at the wharf before leaving for New York. Just some vague mention of a man in Aberdeen possibly having information. But Kieran wasnae able to chase it down afore he left.”

“So we still assume that no one actually survived the wreck of The Minerva?”

“Aye,” Alex nodded. “It’s been over three and a half years. If someone had survived, they surely would have surfaced before now.” He nodded toward the letters. “Besides, the writer claims tae only know what happened. That’s not the same thing as being there. Our mystery writer could be someone from that Portuguese whaler.”

Sophie’s head bounced between them before looking at the discarded letters, clearly interested in their exchange.

“May I know what this is all about?” she asked, voice curious but ever-so-polite.

Rafe exchanged a glance with Ewan and Alex. He could see the question in their eyes.

“I’d like her tae know,” he replied. And he truly did. “But obviously the story is not entirely mine to tell. Though it appears others know somehow.” He waved a hand toward the threatening letters sitting beside the tea tray.

“We have nothing tae hide,” Ewan said, reaching for another biscuit.

“Aye.” Alex lifted one of the letters and handed it to Sophie. He then retrieved a copy of the Edinburgh Advertiser from a chest of drawers against the wall, allowing her to read the notice, as well.

She scanned both items, eyes going wide.

“Heavens! Supposed crimes? You’ve been discussing your trip to the South Pacific, but The Minerva wrecked?” She turned to Rafe, eyes so very wide. “Your ship wrecked?! How did I not know this?!”

Rafe could understand her surprise. But The Minerva had been simply one of the hundreds of merchant vessels lost every year, only mentioned in a small paragraph in the newspapers, quickly forgotten.

As for why Rafe hadn’t mentioned it himself . . .

The events of that night were painful.

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