- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Onyx (MM); 1st mmpb edition (Feb 28 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0451407741
- ISBN-13: 978-0451407740
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,955,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Setting: Scotland Borderlands, 1526
Sensuality Rating: 8
Sensuality Rating: 8
The daughter of a Scottish laird and a beautiful gypsy woman, Tamsin Armstrong grew up with a foot in both worlds--heeding the calls of her wild gypsy ancestory while upholding the ways of her proud Scottish forefathers. These two distinct worlds collide when Tamsin and her father, Archie Armstrong, are captured while raiding the lands of their hated English enemy, Jasper Musgrave. It is at this point that the young laird William Scott crosses Tamsin's path.
William remembers Archie Armstrong well, because the Scottish reiver and his own father were close comrades when William was a child. For the sake of fond memories--not to mention the lure of Tamsin's green eyes and brave heart--William negotiates their release. Tamsin is relieved to be away from the dungeon, but troubled that William has agreed to hold her hostage in his own castle. She's even less pleased by her father's obvious approval of the plan, suspecting that he hopes to arrange a marriage between her and William. Neither William nor Tamsin plan to fall in love, but the powerful attraction between them grows stronger by the day despite the danger that threatens their happy ending. Will William's entanglement in Musgrave's evil plan against the Queen destroy his future with Tamsin? Don't miss The Heather Moon--it's a wonderful tale filled with adventure, noble characters, and heartwarming emotion. --Lois Faye Dyer
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While riding escort for King James V, a handsome young man finds his ruler's life in his hands when the Scottish kind suddenly falls ill. Aided by a beautiful, spirited, half-gypsy girl, the young man is forever enchanted by the mysterious girl. But fate places them on opposing sides of a diabolical plot to obtain power. The infant Scottish queen is in danger of being kidnapped, and while the man acts as a spy to uncover this fiendish plan, the girl's father is hired to do the deed. Caught between loyalty to his country and the longing in his heart for the girl, who will he inevitably betray?.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
a super Scottish tale!,
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This review is from: Heather Moon (Paperback)
I am very picky about history and about Scotland, my two loves, and I nearly cringe when I read some romance writers' tales about Scotland. It's clear they have never set foot on the soil and have to real idea of what Scotland is. I am glad to say this is NOT the case with King. Her Scottish historicals are rich in detail, well researched and so true to the heart of a Scot.I loved her Angel Knight and Raven's Moon and this one is nearly as perfect as those two. In this tale, Tamsin Armstrong was the daughter of William Armstrong and a gypsy. She is raised with a taint against her because of her gypsy blood, so she has felt unloved. Tamsin is captured with her father while raiding the lands of their hated English enemy, Jasper Musgrave, and thrown into prison. William Scott's father was friends with Archie, reived with him, so when Tamsin comes to the aid of the ailing King James V, William agrees for old times sakes to marry Tamsin, thus saving her from an unwanted marriage. But it's a fleeting promise, giving by a man with no intentions of carrying through on it. Tasmin craves the notion of a husband to love her, so she accepts William's proposal, not seeing it as false. As their attraction grows, so does the danger not only to Tamsin, but the Queen as Musgrave has evil intentions. Another first rate tale from a true storyteller!!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book!,
By J. Bryan "j65bryan" (Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heather Moon (Paperback)
This was a well written, interesting book. It is about two people who start out in totally different circumstances. The first time they see each other, she is a half gypsy girl with a deformed hand, that is going home with the father she had just met. He is a boy that is going to prison, who had just seen his father brutally murdered. This was a well written book, with a few surprises in the story line that keeps you reading. The explanation they give for palm reading is very interesting. When they finally do get together, they have some trials and tribulations that they must deal with. I haven't read many of King's books, but I will be looking for them now. Enjoy!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful story,
By Harmoni (United States of America) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heather Moon (Paperback)
This is a beautiful story of love between a wonderful man and a woman who has been emotionally scarred by the reaction of others to her physical deformity. Will accepts Tamsin's deformed hand without question and often holds and kisses it. He shows her a passage in a book stating that those with deformities "are not to be pitied or suspected . . . but should be regarded as healthy beings . . . as part of the wondrous and endless variety of Nature in all her aspects." Both Will and Tamsin have guarded hearts, and their attraction to each other is beautiful. Will is the perfect hero: a man with a pure heart and soul. He is strong, passionate, devoted and honorable, as well as sensitive, compassionate, tender and gentle. Here is a beautiful man loving a less than perfect woman in whom he sees only beauty (except, perhaps, for her temper!). With its perfectly-paced character development and lyric dialog, I read every word of this story. The rhythm of the story is disturbed only once, during the climax, but it brought a smile to my face, so I thought I'd mention it. (I could hear an editor saying, "But where'd that branch come from, hey?")
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