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The Highlander's Touch
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Highlander (Moning): Book 3

The Highlander's Touch (2000) (edit title/settings)

by Karen Marie Moning (Author) (edit contributors)

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A Warrior of Immortal Powers... He was a mighty Scottish warrior who lived in a world bound by ancient laws and timeless magic. But no immortal powers could prepare the laird of Castle Brodie for the lovely accursed lass who stood before him. A terrible trick of fate sent her 700 years back in... read more

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Circenn, or Cin, is the laird of his keep and Adam's son. That means he's half Fae, half human. He's immortal and very unhappy about it. This story takes place during the 16th century, the time of Robert the Bruce and Scotlands fight against the British for independence. Cin is the keeper and... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Circenn, or Cin, is the laird of his keep and Adam's son. That means he's half Fae, half human. He's immortal and very unhappy about it. This story takes place during the 16th century, the time of Robert the Bruce and Scotlands fight against the British for independence. Cin is the keeper and protector of the Seelie relics of power. In order to protect one of the relics he places a spell on it whereby any who touches it will be transported to him directly regardless of distance and/or time. Lisa is a 20-something year old who lives in modern day Cinncinati and is down on her luck. Her father died in an automobile accident and her mother is dying of cervical cancer. Since she has to help her mother, Lisa must work and had to forfeit college for the time being. She works as a maid at a local museum which just received a priceless artifact from Scotland that dates back many millenia. Because she is uncontrollably curious, Lisa touches the relic and, predictably, is thrown back in time right at Cin's feet. Cin who, because of his Fae heritage, is familiar with the mysteries of time is not so much startled by her sudden appearance but by the power of his spell. He laments even casting the spell and has worked hard to fight the temptations of power that come from being part Fae. Intermediate storyline occurs and Cin and Lisa fall in love. But ultimately Lisa calls upon Aoibheal to take her back to her mother. The obligation to her dying mother drives Lisa mad during her time in Scotland. In the end, Cin must come to terms with his heritage in order to cross the barriers of time and get Lisa back

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  • Lisa Stone: Young woman struggling to support herself along with her mother who is dying of cancer.
  • Circenn Brodie: Scottish warrior and laird of Castle Brodie.
  • Adam Black: One of the Tuatha de Danaan who tends to meddle in the lives of mortals.
  • Robert The Bruce: Leader of the Scots fighting for independence from England.
  • Galan Douglas: Warrior, trusted friend and adviser to Circenn.
  • Duncan Douglas: Brother to Galan Douglas, warrior, trusted friend to Circenn. He also has a reputation with the lasses.
  • Aoibheal: The beautiful fairy queen of Tuatha de Danaan.
  • Catherine: Lisa's mother
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  • “"Good night, Lisa. Sleep with the angels. " Her eyes strung from quick tears. It had been her mother's nightly benediction:Sleep with the angels. But then he added words her mother never had: "Then come back to earth and sleep with your devil, who would burn in hell for one night in your arms".”
  • “Live with me forever. Cease my endless solitude. I will cherish you. I will show you worlds you've only dreamed of. I will walk beside you, hand in hand, until the end of days.”
    Circenn Brodie
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  • “It seems to be a side effect of our immortality. Our life force is so strong, so potent, that when we find our release inside a mortal woman the union that is forged connects us. And that link will soon include your child.”
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  • Occasionally, a mortal was born who could see both worlds, but those creatures were rare, and usually stolen quickly after birth by the Tuatha de Danaan, to minimize the risk. Ever since Manannán had given his people the drink of immortality and the Compact had been negotiated, the Tuatha de Danaan had been exceedingly cautious when treading in the world of man.
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  • What is your substance, whereof are you made, That millions of strange shadows on you tend? —Shakespeare, Sonnet 53
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  • One of the first lessons a warrior is taught is that denial of one’s circumstances only results in failure to recognize real danger.
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  • I am the only Tuatha de Danaan who has a full-grown son,” he added smugly. “Some of them resent me for it.”
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First Sentence edit see section history

Adam Black materialized in the great hall.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Prologue
Chapter 1 - 31

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 10 in Highlander (Moning). (standard series)

Preceded by To Tame a Highland Warrior, and followed by Kiss of the Highlander.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Karen Marie Moning (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Dell
Country: USA
Publication Date: Nov-2000
ISBN: 0440236525
Page Count: 384

Awards edit see section history

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: CPB Box no. 1863 vol. 7
  • Dewey: 813.6

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

Some sexual content

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Beyond the Highland Mist
  • To Tame a Highland Warrior
  • Kiss of the Highlander
  • The Dark Highlander
  • The Immortal Highlander
  • Spell of the Highlander
  • Into the Dreaming

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Beyond the Highland Mist
  • To Tame a Highland Warrior

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