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Lord Iain Randal promises to return to his Scottish lands after the Battle of Waterloo. Upon arrival, he encounters a band of brigands and the inner conflict of a clan chief who despises English lords. He meets Caitlin Randal, an illegitimate granddaughter of Glenshiel, whose independence and sharp wit clash with his pride. Ordered into marriage by her grandfather, their union sparks both tension and undeniable attraction. Together, they must conceal their true feelings while confronting a looming danger that threatens Caitlin’s life.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Thornton
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