We have all heard tales of pots of gold buried at the ends of rainbows, but do you know from where many of those tales originate. Some believe the tales come from the Vikings’ invasion of Ireland in 795 A.D. As the Vikings were known for hiding gold and jewels in undisclosed locations, the idea of their burying a pot filled with gold was easy to imagine. And, as it often with the Irish (whose blood runs through my veins), the assumptions became familiar tales and soon those tales spread, leaving Ireland’s shores for new country and adventures.
In the legends, leprechauns were quick to trick the humans. One of my favorite cereals is Lucky Charms, and we all know the commercials. The most iconic line associated with the Lucky Charms leprechaun, voiced by Arthur Anderson for many years, is “They’re always after me Lucky Charms!”. Another memorable line is, “They’re magically delicious,”
The History and Science Behind Pots of Gold and Rainbows, tells us, “Folklore depicts leprechauns as mistrustful creatures who detest humans. According to legend, leprechauns found the abandoned gold and buried it again so no human could ever find it. The old folktales tell us that there is a pot of gold hidden where the end of any rainbow touches the earth. Unfortunately, science tells us that rainbows do not have an end since their arch shape is an illusion! Rainbows are actually full circles reflected from raindrops, which we can normally only see when we are up very high, in an airplane or on a mountain. Rainbows also seem to move farther away from us as we move toward them (also due to their illusory nature) making for some frustrated treasure seekers!”
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Of late, Alexander’s desire for her had grown, but Theodora was like searching for the illusive pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, and he assuredly was not worth anything near a pot of gold in either wealth or reputation. Yet, when around her, he wanted Dora with a desire so primitive Alexander could not put words to his feelings. The sum of the matter said he simply could not imagine his life without her.
Though she had bitten her bottom lip to keep from protesting, he tugged her into his embrace. Even so, she remained defiantly stiff. A will-’o-the-wisp tended to be difficult to catch, but when one had it in his grasp, a person should never let it go, and Alexander would not release Theodora now.
“Are you going to agree to marry me, Dora?” he asked as he leaned down to nibble on her ear.
“No,” she said again, but the sting had disappeared from her tone.
“Then who am I to marry?” he asked as he peppered her cheeks with kisses. “Do you wish to view me with another?”
“No,” she repeated, but it was more of a whimper.
“You still wish to marry me, and I still wish to marry you. I suggest we cease fighting and plan how we may move forward.”
“Is it not too late?” she asked, but even she must have heard hints of hope in her tone.
“Do you not know? It is never too late.” With that, he covered her mouth with his.
Lyon’s Obsession: The Lyon’s Den Connected World
Short on temper. Long on pride. True to his word.
Lady Theodora Duncan, daughter and only child of Lord Macdonald Duncan, reluctantly embarks on a London season in hopes of making a suitable match. She had always thought she would marry Lord Alexander Dutton, 12th Earl Marksman. After all, they had been raised together in her father’s house since Duncan became Marksman’s guardian when his lordship was but twelve. Her father’s estate marches along with Marksman’s, and they had shared multiple words of devotion, as well as stolen moments and heated kisses. Yet…
Lord Alexander Dutton always planned to marry Lady Theodora Duncan, but not until he finds his family. His father, long before Robert Dutton became the heir to the Marksman’s peerage, had sold Alexander’s mother and younger sister to the captain of a sailing ship. Alexander has searched for them for some ten years, spending thousands of the Marksman fortune in his desire to reclaim them. He cannot think truly to know happiness until he can share his title and his wealth with them. Assuredly, Theodora understands why he has not made an offer of marriage. Yet, if she does, then why does he constantly find her on the arm of a Sardinian count? He never expected Theodora’s abandonment, but Alexander is finally so close to knowing his real family again.
Must he risk one dream to know another?
Tropes you’ll love:
✔️ Friends to lovers
✔️ Soul mates
✔️ Secret identity
✔️ Fish out of water
✔️ Unrequited love
✔️ Dark secret
✔️ Emotional scars
✔️ Marriage pact
✔️ Innocent cohabitation
✔️ Love interest vs. Missing family
✔️ Honorable marriage
✔️ Marriage pact
✔️ Emotional scars
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