In Still And Stormy Waters

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The story unfolds between 1856 and 1898 focusing on two women Sophie and Rachel who are unknowingly connected by blood and become rivals for a Scottish Highland estate and the love of the same man. Sophie the captivating socialite of Hong Kong remains oblivious to the city's underlying tensions including deceitful dealings and the opium trade. In contrast Rachel rises from the slums of Victorian London to become the mistress of Juran a remote Scottish castle. Their lives intersect through Rainer Blake a manipulative banker with interests in both Scotland and Hong Kong who is aware of the complex history linking Rachel Sophie and Juran. The narrative traverses from the vibrant streets of Hong Kong to the misty Scottish Highlands exploring themes of inheritance identity and rivalry.