: A significant focus is Leonie’s struggle to maintain her journalistic ethics and kindness in a cutthroat industry.
: The setting for Leonie's fast-paced new job at the fashion magazine.
: A principled and loyal journalist who stays true to herself even when working in a high-pressure, "Devil Wears Prada"-style office environment. 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.
: The process of uncovering the house's past serves as a catalyst for Leonie’s own personal growth and recovery from her recent setbacks. Setting The book utilizes contrasting Scottish locations: : A significant focus is Leonie’s struggle to
: The novel features two parallel "second chance" romances—one between the older generation (Lily and Flynn Sr.) and one for Leonie as she rebuilds her life and career.
: A coastal area in the Highlands where the mysterious cottage is located, providing a grounded and atmospheric escape. The story follows , a dedicated journalist whose
: 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.