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Clare Royland lives a lonely life of wealth and beauty, trapped in an unhappy marriage with Paul. Her isolation is deepened by strange dreams that pull her into the past. In 1306, Scotland is engulfed in war; Isobel, Countess of Buchan, faces danger and persecution as she supports the rise of Robert the Bruce. Clare’s ancestral home, Duncairn, becomes a battleground for passions that run through the centuries. As Paul’s recklessness threatens their safety, Clare must protect Duncairn and herself from the powers of Isobel.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Barbara Erskine
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