Lady Cicely Bowen, beloved daughter of the Earl of Leighton
has a jealous stepmother who forces her out of her home.
When her life is threatened, Cicely is sent to foster with
the Queen of England. There she becomes best friends with
Lady Joan Beaufort, the King's cousin. Joan becomes the
wife of James I of Scotland. She takes Cicely to Scotland
with her in the hopes that Cicely will find a husband.
Cicely is well dowered but her father has given her final
approval of any match made on her behalf. The King has
agreed and he cannot force her into marriage to bind some
of the recalcitrant clans to him. Cicely is being courted
by the elegant Andrew Gordon. Andrew has kept all other men
away from Cicely which suits the King.
In desparation, Ian Douglas kidnaps Cicely so that she will
realize the depths of his feelings for her. Cicely is
adamantly opposed to staying at Glengorm but winter delays
her rescue. By that time, she has come to love Ian and
they are wed.
The King is not done with them. Ian will be forced to
prove his rights to the ancestral lands and Cicely's dowery
is confiscated by the King. Joan promises that she will
get James to return it when she is delivered of their son.
The child is a girl and other events will interfere with
Cicely's life and plans for the future.
Ms. Small has written a detailed history of James I of
Scotland even though the story is focused on the fictional
characters. She accurately portrays the life and times of
that era. The reader will exult in the story and the
history of the tumultous times as James consolidated his
authority. Her hero and heroine are strong characters who
must face the difficulties of life in the Borders.
This is a fascinating story which will bring delight to all
readers of historical fiction.
From the New York Times bestselling author—the
fourth passionate romance in the Border Chronicles
series.
Lady Cicely Bowen, daughter of the Earl
of Leighton, is sent away by her father when her jealous
stepmother threatens her safety. Soon the exiled Cicely
becomes best friends with Lady Joan Beaufort, the king’s
cousin—and when Joan is married to King James I of Scotland
she chooses Cicely as one of the ladies accompany her
north…
At the Scot’s court Cicely finds herself
pursued by two men—elegant Andrew Gordon, the laird of
Fairlee, and Ian Douglas, the laird of Glengorm, a
rough-spoken border lord. When Ian kidnaps Cicely just as
Andrew is about to propose, the royal court is sent into an
uproar. The queen is demanding the return of her friend and
the Gordons are threatening to set the border on fire. But
the border lord is difficult to tame—and the lady’s heart is
even harder to claim.
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