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"Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell." -- Publishers Weekly New York Times Bestselling Author Hannah Howell When Cameron MacAlpin learns the identity of the golden beauty tossed before him as a debt payment, he can't believe his fortune!... read more
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Summary edit
In 1458 France, Sir Bearnard captures Avery Murray and her thirteen year old cousin Gillyanne during a raid. Bearnard uses both women to pay off a dice debt he owes mercenary Sir Cameron MacAlpin. To Cameron nothing could be sweeter than Avery because she is the sister of Payton, the man who... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Avery Murray: 19 years old. A 'golden, cat-eyed' beauty, Payton's sister.
- Payton Murray: 21 years old. Avery's brother, Cameron's enemy
- Cameron MacAlpin: 28 years old. Took a vow of chastity. Given Avery as a debt payment. A large man, has dark brown hair and nearly black eyes.
- Donald MacAlpin: A young boy in Cameron's clan.
- Katherine MacAlpin: Cameron's sister. She claims Payton raped her then left her with child.
- Gillyanne Murray: Avery's thirteen year old cousin.
- Charles Deveau: Bearnard's liege lord.
- Leargan MacAlpin: Cameron's cousin.
- Elspeth Murray Armstrong: Avery's cousin.
- Alan Armstrong: A baby Elspeth and Cormac found abandoned and have been raising for the last year.
- Therese: A french woman in Cameron's clan. Soon to be married.
- Cormac Armstrong: Elspeth's husband.
- Peter: A mercenary.
- Nigel Murray: Avery's father.
- Maldie Murray: Avery's aunt. She is a medic.
- Anne Seaton: Alan's mother. She was Cameron's mistress.
- Eric Murray: Gillyanne's father. Married to Bethia.
- Bowen: He watches over Gilly and is very protective of her.
- Renford: Charles Deveau's man.
- Gisele Murray: Avery's mother. Nigel's wife.
- Bethia Murray: Gillyanne's mother. Eric's wife.
First Sentence edit
"Why have you brought the girl here?"
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 - Chapter 25
Series & Lists edit
This is book 5 of 18 in Highland. (standard series)
Preceded by Highland Vow, and followed by Highland Bride.
This is book 632 of 903 in Candlelight Historische Roman. (publisher series)
Preceded by The Spy's Reward, and followed by The Lady Killer.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Hannah Howell (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Zebra
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 978-0821768174
Page Count: 383
Publisher: Zebra
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 978-0821768174
Page Count: 383
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( H ) › Howell, Hannah
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical
- Books › Romance › Historical
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