
Set against the rolling hills and mist‑shrouded lochs of the Scottish Highlands, the novel follows a headstrong young woman whose life is caught between the clamor of the 1745 Jacobite rising and the quiet pull of a forbidden romance. When a chance gambling game with the charismatic Sir Robert Volney spirals into high stakes, she finds herself drawn into a world of daring wagers, whispered conspiracies, and a loyalty that could cost her family everything.
As the rebellion gathers momentum, the heroine must navigate the tensions between duty to her clan and the fierce pull of love, all while the looming threat of battle shadows every decision. The story weaves together vivid descriptions of Highland life, the intoxicating allure of risk, and the tender moments that blossom amid turmoil, inviting listeners to experience the passionate heart of a turbulent era.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (371K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Updated: 2022-12-11.
Release date
2008-09-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1954
Best known for fast-moving Westerns, this British-born American novelist turned frontier settings into vivid, popular adventures. He wrote prolifically for decades, with stories ranging from cowboys and rangers to the Klondike.
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