Peter Lawler

Lachlan of Carlisle Peter Lawler

"?Love is a matter of geography and circumstance.
James Lachlan is the son of an Earl, a gentleman
of means and an engineering offi cer in the
British army. Circumstance required him to
absent himself from England for three years.
Nicola is the daughter of a USA cattle rancher
and an educated eastern lady. Nicola?s father was
a man deemed unfi t to marry Nicola?s mother
by her Boston family. The Waltham family was
ostracized on Nicola?s parent?s marriage. Nicola
had both her parents killed by an Indian raiding
party, was abused by unfeeling outlaws and had
her ranch and stock stolen from her while she
recovered from the abuse. Because of the abuse
she was also ostracized by the townspeople where
she was born. Without funds, family and friends
Nicola was forced to earn a living as a dance
hall girl. This then is the love story of James and
Nicola how they met and overcame their many
trials and tribulations to fall in love and despite
all opposition to fi nally marry. They sought and
were fi nally accepted back into the bosoms of
their families. James however never knew what
his strong willed red headed wife would do next
and thought ?My life may not always be quiet
and peaceful but it will always be interesting?."