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She healed his body. Now he wants to heal her heart.The English Lord:On his return trip from the borderlands, Lord Robin Blake sees bandits attacking a young woman in the snow. He comes to her aid and fights off the ruffians, but not before he is wounded. To make matters worse, he is thrown from his horse and breaks through the ice. From underwater, he sees the silhouette of an angel in a flurry of snow. It is the woman he's helped, now coming to assist him.She tells him her name is Sage and takes him to a nearby monastery where she works as a healer. Her expertise at healing doesn't go unnoticed, but Robin also sees something else. Sage is not only heartbroken about something, but also shaken, and frightened for her life. He decides she is hiding at the monastery, staying there for sanctuary from whoever it is who wants to hurt or kill her. It is close to Christmas and Connor decides he'd like to take her back to the castle for the holiday to spend time with her and to protect her while he tries to learn her secret.The Healer:Sage Hillock is the town's herbalist. Since the death of her parents, she has been raising her younger siblings by herself but has become worried about their safety. She uses the garden at the monastery to do her healings, but her home is only a small, unprotected hut made of wattle and daub. A noble she's tried to heal recently has died and now someone is trying to kill her in revenge.When a handsome lord comes to her rescue and is injured because of her, she wants nothing more than to heal him, hoping he will not die too. The man is kind and she feels comfortable and safe around him. So when he offers to take her back to the castle for Christmas, she accepts, knowing her siblings will be protected there. Life has been rough and this is exactly what her family needs since it was on Christmas that they lost their parents, making this the hardest time of year. Sage accepts the knight's noble invitation, not telling him until afterwards that her siblings will be traveling with them.Love has no bounds but marriage has rules. A noble must never wed anyone from below the salt.(This series features the next generation from Elizabeth's Legacy of the Blade Series.)

Sylvi's life was changed forever when a man, distinguishable only by the fact that he's missing half an ear, murdered her entire family. Then it was changed again when a mysterious woman, known only as My Lady, took her in and gave her the tools of retribution through intensive training as an assassin.Now that she's joined My Lady's team of spies, her missions may change, but she never stops searching for the man who stole everything from her, though her current mark, Ian, is doing a good job at distracting her. His skills are nearly as disarming as that striking profile of his and she can't help but be more intrigued than angry. Plus, she can't shake the thought there's a chance that he might know where to find the men who killed her family.Will forming an unlikely truce with Ian give her everything she's yearned and more, or will she risk losing not just her heart, but her life and the very thing that saved her.

With her extraordinary silver-mauve eyes, Maisie McRae struggles with the return of her lost love. She finds solace living with her half-sister and existing on dreams. After three long years the man she once dreamt of marrying asks her to make the same foolish mistake again. Holding herself aloof from the arrogant man, Maisie refuses to let his sweettalking words seduce her into his arms. Smitten from the first instant Hawk Fraser sees Maisie, he is determined to find a means to entice her into becoming part of his life. A missing letter keeps the unlucky couple from realizing their dreams. Defeated by her rejection, Hawk searches for a way to ignore the woman. Unable to forget the way she feels in his arms, Hawk returns from the colonies, ready to try again. Despite the chance of a second rejection, he forges ahead. Boldly, he seeks her out and makes her his own.

This book is a comprehensive genealogy of the Blackhall family of Scotland, tracing their lineage and social status from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The author, Alexander Morison, was himself a descendant of the Blackhalls and a noted historian of Scottish nobility. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, genealogy, or heraldry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a collection of papers and letters concerning the internal affairs of the Scottish Clan Chattan in the 17th century, particularly their struggles with loyalty and allegiance amidst complex political and social relationships with other clans. The primary author, Aeneas Macpherson, was a prominent figure in the clan and a keen observer of the events that transpired. The text offers valuable insights into the structure, customs, and values of Scottish clans during a critical period in their history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a list of persons involved in the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland. It was compiled by the supervisors of excise in obedience to a general letter of May 7, 1746. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a history of the political and religious turmoil in Scotland during the mid-17th century. It covers the period from 1639 to 1649, when Scotland was in a state of almost constant unrest. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Celebrate the rich heritage and culture of the Maclean clan with this historical account of the First Annual Gathering of the Clan Maclean Association of North America. Edited by John Patterson Maclean, this book offers a firsthand glimpse into the traditions and customs of one of Scotland's most iconic clans.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Matilda, en ung kvinde på tyve år, ligger for døden, og på sit dødsleje beslutter hun sig for at fortælle sandheden om sit korte liv. Hun skriver om sin barndom på et isoleret gods i Skotland uden sin mor, der døde i barselsseng, og uden sin far, der ødelagt af sorg rejste bort. I sin ensomhed fortabte Matilda sig i dagdrømme om sin far, hun forestillede sig hans rene, uskyldige kærlighed og drømte om det øjeblik, hvor de skulle se hinanden igen. Men da faren efter seksten år endelig vendte hjem, blev drømmen snart til et mareridt."Matilda" af Mary Shelley udkommer for første gang på dansk."Matilda" udgives i Gyldendal Lunar - serien for litteraturhistoriens mørke klassikere. Det er værker, der sprænger normer og former, fra alle tider og alle dele af verden. Gyldendal Lunar er serien for de skæve, de dystre, de vilde, de dunkle og grænsebrydende værker. Gyldendal Lunar er undergrundsværker, der lyser op i mørket.

Rory Campbell, falsely accused of participating in the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe killings, is sentenced to hang as a sacrificial lamb while the real agents of the slaughter escape blame. He risks everything to convince the love of his life, Joneta MacDonald, of the truth. He can never forget how completely she owns his heart. Joneta MacDonald watches helplessly as her family is murdered by the king's men, but forgiving Rory for his seeming participation is harder than she imagined. What must she endure besides the clan's hatred, with the overwhelming odds against them as she clings to her love for a man labelled a traitor?

This unique guide explores the broad swathe of eastern central Scotland surrounding the city of Edinburgh, revealing a fascinating wealth of destinations with a difference, and hidden histories where myth and reality mingle. It's a diverse landscape dotted with quirky surprises, from the booby traps at Rome's final frontier to the secret birthplace of the Industrial Revolution; from a UFO landing site to a Gothic vault built by goblins.

A recounting of a series of extraordinary events that occurred at Caldra bridge near the village of Longformacus in Scotland in the mid 20th century. A tale that has the power to haunt for a lifetime.

Robert Edenhall, the Duke of Devonbrook, had once been a dashing second son, a man without a worry or care, before a terrible tragedy took nearly everything from him. Retreating to a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, he thinks to live out his days in broken solitude. But he never expected he would soon discover a mysterious young woman trespassing in his home. Catriona MacBryan has spent a happy childhood in the Scottish Highlands, raised on legend and lore, never knowing the true circumstances surrounding her birth. When she unexpectedly stumbles upon the new laird of Rosmorigh, what she sees is a man in torment, a torment she instinctively seeks to heal. But soon, a chance meeting threatens to reveal a long-hidden truth, and Catriona finds she must bravely face the efforts of those who threaten her. Will the truth prevail...and, perhaps, even lead to love?

Lady Grace MacGalloway is the most accomplished of her sisters. She attended the prestigious Northbourne Seminary for Young Ladies which elated her English mother, the Dowager Duchess of Dunscaby. Grace sings beautifully, plays the pianoforte, her embroidery is flawless, and she speaks four languages. Whenever she enters a room, all heads turn her way, which is exactly why the most eligible bachelor in all of Christendom, Prince Isidor, chose her as his bride. From birth, Grace knew she was destined to become a princess. And at last her dreams were coming true.Except the expectations of young ladies are often nothing but hopeful fantasies. Even highborn women like Her Ladyship, born into powerful families often discover their arranged marriages do not measure up to their expectations. When Grace's world shatters, she is mortified, never wanting to show her face in public again, never wanting to look into the eyes of a man again. But when she retreats to her family's hunting lodge in the Highlands of Scotland and awakes from a nasty fall, it's the eyes of a social outcast that make her wonder if she's spent her life following the wrong dream.

Experience Edinburgh the local way with this insider's e-guide Home to winding cobblestoned streets, sprawling leafy parks and an arts scene like no other this small but spectacular city is endlessly enticing. But it's not all about Edinburgh Castle and the National Museums. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city - and who better to guide you to it than the locals?This insider's e-guide includes recommendations from Edinburgers in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangout spots and hidden haunts. Enjoy the banter at an old-school Leith boozer, brace yourself for a chilly dip at Portobello beach and browse indie boutiques that champion up-and-coming Scottish design in the city's well-to-do West End. Whether you're a local looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide makes sure you experience the real side of Edinburgh.

The white house, facing the wrong way, stands high on a hill. For 150 years it has been lived in by an array of characters. Two old sisters who learned to read in exchange for teaching sewing, a little girl who explored a magical path, a young man who went to the First World War and a hard bitten submariner who came back from the second, a young engineer who went to America for two years and stayed there for over forty, but for whom this house was always home. Beth begins the story in the present day, and then time slides into the early years of the house in the mid-nineteenth century. Family by family they come alive, each facing the challenges of their time. Beth's life has been very different. What does she have in common with the people who lived here before her? Much more than you might expect.Watching and protecting those who love it is the house; always white, sometimes with a grey trim, sometimes blue. It listens, and occasionally it nudges characters into action. Its garden stretches towards the river; a world of potatoes and roses, as varied as the people who cultivated it.The story goes beyond the house into the community, and the national and international events which touch the lives of those who have lived there.And then there is the marmalade, from an old recipe handed down one generation to the next. Its smells and its colours belong to Spain, but lives, surrounded by books, in a cellar where a silver jeweller works her craft.This book begins in the present, goes back into the past, and in returning to the starting point looks at the opportunities and the challenges, the hopes and the fears of different generations. The old walls listened to their stories and shared their dreams.

Sacrificing the biggest part of who they are for love is only the start...Liam MacLeod, half Fae/half-human, only has wings in the Fae Realm. Over there, his magic is stronger, and he relishes the chance to navigate the skies, despite his family's warnings of the dangers. His forbidden quest through the Faery Stones takes a perilous turn when he's intercepted by ruthless Fae Warriors and left for dead. An exiled and compassionate Fae healer, Sienna, discovers Liam and mistakes him for a banished winged Fae Warrior. Tending his wounds sparks an undeniable connection between them, defying the boundaries and laws of their worlds. Liam is forbidden to stay in the Fae Realm, and Sienna's destiny is tied to a dark, family secret of lost magic and a pact with an evil mage. Fulfilling Sienna's lifelong desire for magic comes at a great cost she refuses to bear. Following Liam into the Human Realm would mean sacrificing her birthright. Facing insurmountable odds, Liam and Sienna must forge a path where love triumphs, testing their willingness to sacrifice their deepest desires-his wings and her magic.

It is true to say there are many secrets in and around the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and one of those secrets is the legend revealed in this series of books, the legend of the Little Pioneers of Scotland; of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. With an easy introduction to the Scottish Gaelic.

What harm could one night of pleasure do?Cybil Bythesea is imprisoned in a marriage that ended ten years ago. That's when she fled the cruelty of her husband, Lord Falstone, and took refuge at her father's estate in Northumberland. Since then, her family's money has kept the villain at bay, and she's been able to pursue her creative passion-writing. But freedom, true freedom, has been beyond her grasp.Except for her clandestine liaisons with Will.Will Chisolm is haunted by the past, the tragedy of his family's eviction from their ancestral Highland farm, then his own foolish descent into political radicalism. Even now that he's gained wealth and respectability as the manager of a set of spinning mills in Glasgow, he's burdened with more responsibility and guilt than anyone knows.But there's something about Cybil-a lightness, a kinship that, at least temporarily, makes all Will's troubles fade away. It's a dangerous game. Cybil is his employer's sister, the wife of his political enemy and for the last four years, his lover.She's also with child. Will's child. And their world, their lives, will never be the same."...an achingly beautiful world of love, desperation, intrigue, a reckoning with the past, and a twisty, emotional journey. I loved it from start to finish and continue to think about it days later in the best possible ways." - Reader reviewA Radical Affair is the third book in the Darnalay Castle Series, although all of the books in the series can be read as standalones. For fans of Diana Gabaldon, Kerrigan Byrne and Julia Bennet, this novel is the perfect mixture of realistic history and heart-wrenching romance. It contains themes which may be disturbing to some readers (see the author's note in the sample pages) and several spicy open-door scenes.

Annie Ross lleva un poco perdida toda su vida. Está a punto de descubrir que también se encuentra perdida en el tiempo, donde tendrá que tomar su lugar como guardiana y encontrar la manera de restaurar la fe del poderoso jefe del clan. ¿Conseguirá ganar también su corazón?Esta novela fue inicialmente publicada como una parte de la antología de The Winter Stone.

Embárcate en un viaje a la Escocia medieval, con la última princesa de Moray y el último príncipe picto.El destino de un hombre. Como último heredero varón del clan dún Scoti, el futuro de Keane está decidido desde que nació. Algún día, debía de ocupar el lugar de su hermano como guardián de la verdadera Piedra del Destino. Pero los vientos de las Highlands son cambiantes. Para sofocar una incipiente rebelión, el rey David de Escocia ordena el matrimonio de una nieta de MacBeth, el traidor, con el nuevo señor de Moray, un hombre que se rumorea que es tan peligroso y conspirador como su padre.Un beso que cambiará el destino. Cuando Lianae de Moray busca la protección de Keane dún Scoti, por un beso robado y buscando la oportunidad de conseguir su propio feudo, el último príncipe picto dará la espalda a sus parientes y amigos, para cumplir un destino que solo la anciana vidente ha previsto.

"The Republic is dead, let's burn the corpse"President Lamont has total control of the Gaelic Republic and is ruthlessly eliminating his opponents one by one; no one is safe.The Clan MacNachtan is battered and friendless, can it survive the assault of its many enemies?Gillespie is in love but must now face his greatest test.The final book in the Black Tower Trilogy reaches a dramatic climax.

Two small lifeless bodies lay on the sand, arms carefully placed by their sides. On the other side of the loch stands an imposing house.