A gripping historical love story which moves from the lawless Scottish Highlands to the dangers and intrigues of the Jacobean court in 16th century Edinburgh. Witchcraft, treachery and danger conspire to keep fiery Mairi Lismore apart from nobleman Douglas Roskill, the man she loves.
Chief's daughter, the fiery Mairi Lismore is in love with Douglas Roskill, heir to Duntorin Castle, but they are wrenched apart by the zealous witch-hunts of Zechariah Black and the jealousy of her step-sister. Sent to the Royal Court of James VI in Edinburgh, Mairi discovers that its gaiety and glitter hide dark treachery and the ruthless ambition of Robert Boswell who determines to have her for himself at any cost. With treason, betrayal and revenge thwarting Mairi and Douglas's attempts to be reunited, this is a gripping historical love story which moves from the embattled fringes of the Scottish Highlands to the dangers and intrigues of 16th century Edinburgh.
