In the harsh Scottish highlands of 1565, superstition and
treachery threaten a truce between rival clans. It's a weak truce
at first, bound only by an arranged engagement between Anne
MacGregor and Niall Campbell-the heirs of the feuding
families.
While Niall wrestles with his suspicions about a traitor in his
clan, Anne's actions do not go unnoticed. And as accusations of
witchcraft abound, the strong and sometimes callous Campbell heir
must fight for Anne's safety among disconcerted clan members.
Meanwhile his own safety in threatened with the ever-present threat
of someone who wants him dead.
Will Niall discover the traitor's identity in time? Can Anne find a
way to fit into her new surroundings? Will the two learn to love
each other despite the conflict? With a perfect mix of a burgeoning
romance and thrilling suspense, this book is historical fiction at
its best.
In the harsh Scottish highlands of 1564, superstitions threaten
a truce . . . a traitor plans his attack . . . and a new love is
born.
An arranged betrothal was never the course Anne MacGregor imagined
her life would take. Yet when her father explains that her
cooperation is the only way to bring about the long-sought truce
between feuding families, Anne has no other choice.
A simple ceremony pledging Anne's hand in marriage after one year
of commitment is the only seal to the promise of peace. But when
the arrangement requires the reluctant Anne to follow Niall
Campbell back to his home, she soon discovers that peace is not so
easily achieved. Before they even arrive, rumors about her abound,
and her safety is threatened. Meanwhile, Niall's ascension as
leader of his clan is in jeopardy, as a traitor works to bring
about his downfall.
As Niall and Anne begin to see beyond each other's defenses, love
takes them by surprise. But will it be enough to defeat their foes?
Or will the truce be broken, their lives forfeit, and war return to
their beloved land?
Kathleen Morgan is the author of many books including All Good Gifts, The Christkindl's Gift, and the Brides of Culdee Creek series.