Romances of the old town of Edinburgh

"Romances of the Old Town of Edinburgh" by Alexander Leighton is a compilation of stories set in old Edinburgh. The book combines history and romance. It tells exciting tales of love and mystery from Edinburgh's past, featuring stories about people whose lives get caught up in historical events. An example is the tale of Annie Yellowlees; her love story with John Menelaws is disrupted by a royalist in hiding, named Richard Templeton, during Prince Charlie's time. As Annie handles her changing feelings and her father's advice, Templeton vanishes, which leads to a discovery that changes everything for Annie. These type of plots mix personal dramas with big historical moments, creating a feel of romantic, nostalgic adventures throughout the different interwoven stories.