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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780821779828
ISBN number: 0821779826
Label: Zebra
Manufacturer: Zebra
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 320
Printing Date: January 01, 2006
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New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell returns to the splendor of medieval Scotland in this very first novel of her new trilogy—a saga of clan warfare, divided loyalties, and forbidden love. Here, in the Scottish highlands of the 15th century, a powerful knight meets his match in a mysterious beauty bent on revenge… When destiny brought Sir Balfour Murray and his wounded brother down the same road as Maldie Kirkaldy, she offered her services as a nurse even as she tried to deny the desire this dark-eyed knight had ignited at very first sight. Soon they discover that they both share a mission of vengeance, but Maldie cannot tell him her true identity—to do so would brand her a spy…
Sworn to avenge his family as chief of the Doncoill Clan, Balfour vows to destroy his greatest foe, with Maldie at his side. Yet Balfour knows that he can no more afford to trust her than he can ignore his lust for this sultry beauty. Now, he is not only determined to unearth her deepest secrets, but also to pursue his passion for her. And nothing will stand in his way…
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This was not the worst book I have ever read, and not the best. The story line was pretty good. However the brogue was "verra" strange and I couldn't get over the main character's names. "Maldie" made me think of "moldy", and what kind of name is that for the heroine anyway?! Balfour also is weird and doesn't make me think of a handscome Scottish laird at all. The conversation had a Shakespearian feel to it as well. I could never get into Shakespeare, thus I couldn't get too much into the conversation flow here either. But, it does start the Murray clan series books, so that's why I read it.
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Hannah Howell will always be one of my favorites. It strikes me as funny that the lead female has "very long legs, slim & beautifully shaped. (even though she is very short and has on a dress). To give Hannah credit it does say that the dress is old and worn, fitting her snugly. I don't know how you can tell that legs are beautifully shaped while wearing a long dress.
The Scottish brogue in this book makes it a hard read. I usually like a little bit of this added but this book is full of it. I also felt like Hannah keeps going around & around in just about every chapter how Maldie will be seen as a spy if they find out she is Beaton's daughter. I never could understand this plot. She wanted the same thing Balfour did - Beaton's death. It never made sense to me why she kept it a secret.
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Why is it that some authors need to make us work at trying to figure out what the characters are saying? I am looking for story to enjoy. A book that I can curl up with. Instead I get a book that is hard to read. Ms. Howell is infamous for doing this. Please stop.
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With the love of the Highlands of the past, this is just another one to add to the collection as I found all of this author's books. Romantic, strong willed characters, with passion for life this one is true to form, leaves you with the wanting of more to complete each players life. Can't wait for the subsequent one.
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The year is 1430 and we are introduced to the Murray clan, headed by Balfour Murray, the laird of Donncoill. After hearing the news that the family enemy, Sir William Beaton, captured his younger brother Eric, he sets out to Dubhlinn intent on getting Eric back. But when they are met by defeat, they head home planning another attack when a woman steps out on the road. When she offers to tend to his brother Nigel's wounds, he finds that she had a real gift of healing and offered his hospitality in return for nursing his brother back to recovery.
Maldie Kirkcaldy knows that Balfour's kindness would change had he known of her true identity. However, seeing that they are both intent on exacting vengeance from Beaton, and knowing that she could use some shelter and food while planning her revenge, she journeys back to Donncoill with the Murrays, even though she is aware that Balfour's interest in her goes beyond her healing skills for deep down, she is also aware of her shared attraction with the laird and it doesn't take long before she finds herself disgusted by her weakness to his seduction.
Soon the passion they share lead to deeper feelings for each other. But in spite of their growing love, both are tormented by their secrets and doubts. Balfour knows that Maldie isn't exactly who she claims to be and he is intent on knowing the secrets of the elusive and skittish woman who has captured his heart. Maldie on the other hand is torn between revealing the truth to Balfour and risking everything they had shared, while still planning to fulfill the vow she had made to her dying mother. And when his suspicions of her betrayal forced her to escape and rescue Eric to prove her innocence, Balfour soon realizes his mistakes and now seeks another victory: Maldie's heart.
Although it lacks the humour of the other books in the Highland series, Highland Destiny features good leads and secondary characters. Balfour is not your typical alpha-male for he is plagued with insecurities about his looks and even feels threatened by his brother, Nigel, who also falls in love with Maldie thus adding to a bit of competition. And Maldie isn't your usual well-bred lady having been born illegitimate and having endured a harsh life with a bitter mother who nearly forced her to a life of prostitution.
HIGHLAND DESTINY is the very first in Hannah Howell's trilogy set in medieval Scotland featuring the Murray brothers. Filled with deceit, misunderstandings and passion, it is a good introduction to the Murray brothers who would surely capture your heart. The other two books are HIGHLAND HONOR featuring Nigel and HIGHLAND PROMISE with Eric.
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