The Hills Are Lonely — Joyce Stranger

Gavin McKendrick had brought his thirteen-year-old daughter, Kate, to a remote cottage in the Scottish Highlands to escape the constant reminders of his wife, killed in an accident. Kate roamed the moors and along the shores of the loch, her heart heavy. Only her form mistress, Sheina McDonald, was aware of her unhappiness and longed to help her. It was the wild cat that was to change their lives - alone and free, and beautiful, he won Kate's heart.