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Robert the Bruce assembles a clandestine Highland Guard, choosing the best warriors from the Highlands and Western Isles to secure Scotland’s freedom from English rule. At its heart is Tor MacLeod, the legendary Highland warlord who leads the unit. Amid fierce loyalty to his clan, Tor faces a complex romantic entanglement when his new bride, Christina Fraser, is brought into his life. The story explores the conflict between duty, love, and the harsh realities of war, as Tor strives to safeguard his wife and his people before the dawn of battle.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Monica McCarty
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