Set
in 1346, this is the story of Rhona MacLeod, the headstrong daughter of a clan chief
on the Isle of Skye. She has no wish to wed and so refuses all the suitors her
father offers her. Finally fed up, her father decides to hold two days of
games, the winner to get Rhona’s hand.
Taran
MacKinnon is known to all as “the Beast of Dunvegan” because of his facial
scars but he is the best warrior of the MacLeod. Taran is secretly in love with
Rhona and never thinks to have her until the games. When he wins, he knows he
faces an uphill battle for her love as she did not want to marry him or anyone.
The
story is well-written and is guaranteed to hold your interest. Historical
details add to its authenticity, and there are some exciting scenes. I did find
the wedding night’s “we must consummate” or face your father’s wrath a bit
unbelievable. (All Taran needed was a knife to cut his finger and voila! He’d
have blood on the sheet.) But no matter. He is a hero you can love and Rhona comes
to do just that. It’s a good story and a great start to the trilogy.
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