Katherine Templeton journeys to Scotland to discover why King James has not been ransomed. Sir Gregory sends her to his wife who has a list of trusted allies. Unfortunately, his wife has died and Katherine falls into a web of deceit and trickery.

Ian MacKay rescues the lady, but his aim is to seduce Katherine into disclosing information he is sure will name her a spy. He doesn't intend to fall in love, but the tall Katherine claims his heart. When he discovers she is a hated Sassenach and it will be impossible to claim her as his wife, he is torn in two. Katherine escapes and leads him on a wild chase across Scotland.

Ms. Blair is a true storyteller. She creates a wonderful seesaw of emotions using bigger than life characters and pushing the envelope of plot to the fullest. I loved her use of humor and the skill she displays in developing and maintaining tension and interest. A worthwhile read.