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Scozia, 2021. L'ispettore della polizia di Oxford James Murray sta indagando su una scomparsa nel castello di Eilean Donan. Bloccato in una stanza buia, James è grato all'angelo biondo che viene in suo aiuto. Con un assassino a piede libero, James non può lasciare il suo angelo medievale indifeso.

In the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings, Styrkar, loyal housecarl to the fallen King Harold, journeys to Ireland in search of the dead king's exiled sons. When a plot to murder Harold's widow and infant son is uncovered, duty pulls him in a different direction. Fleeing back to England with the dowager and child, Styrkar's loyalties are tested as he's forced into an uneasy alliance with his old comrade Eadnoth, now sworn to William the Conqueror. When the sons of Harold return to reclaim their birthright, Styrkar must choose: stand with his blood brother or his brothers-in-arms?

Through the ages, Castle Dunrannoch has been a place of intrigue, ambition, and more than the occasional murder! As the Christmas snow falls deep, our two intrepid heroines, Flora and Ursula, face danger within the ancient fortress walls. Can they discover the truth before their loved ones meet a grisly end?

Amid the dust and mayhem of the Third Crusade, a fearsome knight, Thurstan Wildblood, 'a man with a hole where his soul should be', is charged with returning a female hostage to Christendom, specifically to Canterbury. Melinda of Jerusalem, they say, works miracles. She is touched by God and when she prays, astonishing cures are affected. The problem is that everyone seeks her as their prize. The crusaders captured her from an Islamic stronghold, and Sultan Saladin wants her back.

While besieging an enemy castle, Laird Douglas Hay comes across the half-frozen body of a lass. She's obviously one of the enemy, but he cannot allow her to die. Besides, as his captive, she could bring a hefty ransom. He revives her, a task easier managed than her fiery temper and the intense desire heating his veins.

Elen Burnard is determined to reclaim the land that was stolen from her family one hundred years ago by the Forrests of Rancoff Castle. When her sister is kidnapped by her adversary's brother, Lady Dunblane leads her men in heated pursuit—bringing home as her prize the Lord of Rancoff himself. Now all that remains is to barter Forrest Munro's life for her sister's safe return. But first she must overcome her unexpected emotions. Desire stirs Elen's virgin heart as she feels the heat of him.

Sie muss in ihre Zeit zurückkehren. Er hält ihr Herz gefangen. Bei einem Ausflug in den schottischen Highlands steigt die Amerikanerin Amy MacDougall in das verfallene Burgverlies des Inverlochy Castles hinab und berührt nichts ahnend einen magischen Stein, der sie in die Vergangenheit reisen lässt. Unvermittelt sieht sich Amy einem Highlander gegenüber.

Gwyneth Hall has heard the dark rumors about Sir Edmund Blackwell, the man she is betrothed to but has never seen. To save her penniless family from ruin, however, she would wed the devil himself. And this gorgeous, moody "devil" sends a tremor of excitement racing through her when they first meet—sparking the young bride's determination to turn a marriage of convenience into much more.

Three years in medieval Scotland has been more than enough for accidental time traveler David Wakeley. Kidnapped and thrown into a dungeon, Anna MacDonald thinks she's been left to die. Until a handsome stranger saves her. Pursued by her father's enemies, David and Robert the Bruce's virgin daughter race to make it to her arranged wedding on time.

Kristin Lavransdatter er beretningen om den smukke Kristins liv fra fødsel til død i middelalderens Norge, et liv præget af stor kærlighed, fortvivlelse og dyb tro. Kristin er en stolt kvinde, født med et usædvanligt varmt, krævende og gavmildt sind. Kristin og Erland gifter sig og får sammen otte sønner. Men hele sit liv kæmper Kirstin med en stor skyldfølelse overfor både sine forældre og Gud.

L'highlander Angus Mackenzie ha combattuto per l'indipendenza della Scozia. Mentre cerca il fratello nel castello di Eilean Donan, la storica Rogene Wakely scopre una pietra coperta di rune che la trasporta nel 1310. E tra le braccia di Angus. Nonostante l'attrazione che prova, Rogene non vuole interferire con il fidanzamento, dal quale discenderà un erede importante. Ma quando Euphemia li sorprende insieme, nessuno dei due sfugge alla sua ira.

Horses, tents, Highlanders—Battle of Bannockburn reenactment preparations are in full swing when British intelligence agent Danielle Field visits Stirling Castle. Then a rune-covered rock sends her plunging through time to a battlefield that looks all too real. Highland warrior Colum MacDonald betrayed his clan to save his queen. Only helping Robert the Bruce win the upcoming battle will restore his honor. Mistaking Danielle for an English spy…and a lad…he puts her in shackles and sets out to kill King Edward II.

Three Highland warriors. Three modern time travelers. Three journeys through time. Can love survive a Scottish medieval war? - For all fans of Outlander ! 3 love stories. Over 25 hours of binge-worthy, edge-of-your-seat drama, and sizzling time-travel romance. Discover the adventures of three modern people thrown into 1310, into the midst of Robert the Bruce's Wars of Scottish Independence, and get entangled into the destiny of the Highland Clan MacKenzie. Book 8: Highlander's Protector - He's trapped in the past. She's trapped in a dungeon.

Mai Sinclair, comprometida desde niña con un caballero de las Lowlands, ve cómo todas sus esperanzas de evitar ese matrimonio no deseado se desvanecen al recibir una carta de Carlton Duncan reclamándola. Sin embargo, en medio de las imposiciones familiares y de su inevitable destino, un encuentro con un misterioso hombre en el bosque de Wick cambiará el rumbo de su vida.

La casualidad es capaz de unir a las almas más dispares en el momento menos propicio para ello. La vida de Gabriella siempre estuvo marcada por las decisiones de los demás, quienes obraron a su antojo, haciéndola caer en un abismo de desgracia y sufrimiento. Cuando solo era una niña, fue vendida por su propio abuelo a un hombre desaprensivo y malvado; cinco años después, quiere deshacerse de ella del mismo modo. Pero hay algo que solo sabe ella misma: un secreto, un sueño que la alienta a combatir los envites de la vida y que la ayuda a sobrevivir.

Robert’s half brother, Eustace de Lamont, has not mellowed during his absence. He is more ruthless than ever, and this time he targets Robert’s and Noor’s foster son, Lionel. Lionel is serving King Edward as a page when Eustace appears at court. Not only does Lionel become the horrified witness to Eustace’s violent streak, Eustace also starts voicing his suspicions about Lionel’s parentage. The truth about Lionel’s heritage is explosive—should King Edward find out, all would be lost for Robert and Noor.

Westley de Lohr has a secret—he's been betrothed to the young girl who was his "best friend" when he was about five years of age. Her father was a powerful neighbor, and Westley's father, seeing an opportunity, brokered a betrothal for his youngest son. As her father's only child, she would inherit a strong fiefdom, and Christopher wanted that for his son. But things have changed.

When the high priestess Vyvian du Lac dies, Morgen le Fay—acolyte to the priestess, midwife to queens, apprentice to Merlin—is left mysteriously bereft of magic. She finds herself transported to the wild, ancient forest of Brocéliande, which she must cross—and survive—to save Carelon from disaster. And death itself, it seems, is close on her heels.

'An impressive unputdownable debut' The Historical Novel Society The Hundred Years' War comes to life in this spellbinding tale of love, betrayal and conspiracy … A quest born on the battlefield will change a young boy’s destiny… Rafi Dubois is five years old when his mother is murdered...

1338: England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight, Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her. Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage.