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A Highland Captive: A Scottish romance full of intrigue and adventure (Highland Chronicles Tales Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Cathie Dunn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 211 ratings

An heiress abducted against her will. A knight thinking all is lost. The Scottish Wars of Independence lost...


1298

Scotland

Cailean MacDubhgaill, a knight from a small island, fighting for the Scottish cause, is wounded in the battle at Falkirk. Sir Eoín de Moray helps him escape the carnage and takes him into a nearby forest but is killed whilst fighting off pursuers.

Once Cailean has recovered from his injuries, he rushes north to the shores of Loch Ness to give the news to de Moray’s daughter, Isobel. But he arrives too late. The manor is burnt down, its people displaced – and Isobel abducted. Determined to honour the man who had saved his life, Cailean tracks Isobel down.

Finding herself taken away from her home by force, Isobel de Moray ponders her fate when a nighttime raid on the mercenary camp sees her freed – only to fall into the hands of a strong-minded knight. The stranger takes her to safety at his keep on the remote island of Eorsa where they await word from the guardians.

Tired of waiting, Isobel flees Eorsa, seeking help from powerful relatives, but is she really going to get the welcome she expects?

And will Cailean be able to overcome his doubts and focus on further campaigns in Scotland’s Wars of Independence?


Let me take you on a fast-paced ride across the beautiful islands and Highlands of Scotland in this adventure full of intrigues – and romance.

A Highland Captive is available to read on Kindle Unlimited.


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"A Highland Captive is definitely recommended for readers who enjoy a Scottish historical romantic adventure!" ★★★★★

~ Nancy Jardine, author of the Celtic Fervour Saga


"I was particularly impressed by the author's deep knowledge of history and culture..." ★★★★★

~ Ali Bacon, historical fiction author


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The Highland Chronicles Tales:

Highland Arms

A Highland Captive

*The Highland Chronicles Tales are a series of independent stories set in the Scottish Highlands.*

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  • "A Highland Captive is definitely recommended for readers who enjoy a Scottish historical romantic adventure!" ★★★★★
~ Nancy Jardine, author of historical adventure fiction
  • "I was particularly impressed by the author's deep knowledge of history and culture..." ★★★★★
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07LCLLR4K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ocelot Press (March 3, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
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  1. Cathie Dunn

    Cathie Dunn

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    Cathie Dunn writes historical fiction, mystery, and romance. The focus of her historical fiction novels is on strong women through time.

    Cathie has been writing for over twenty years. She studied Creative Writing, with a focus on novel writing, which she teaches in the south of France. She loves researching for her novels, delving into history books, and visiting castles and historic sites.

    At the moment, Cathie is working on two novels: Treachery, #2 in the House of Normandy series, about Sprota the Breton, handfasted wife of William Longsword, the son of Poppa and Rollo; and The Alchemist's Daughter, #2 in the Affair of the Poisons series. She also continues to plot a medieval murder mystery series set in 13th century Languedoc at the height of the Cathar persecutions.

    Cathie's stories have garnered awards and praise from reviewers and readers for their authentic description of the past.

    Ascent: The fictionalised story of Poppa of Bayeux, handfasted wife of Rollo (Hrólfr) the Viking. A historical novel about a strong woman who faced many challenges head on.

    The Shadows of Versailles: Seduced at Versailles. Broken by tragedy. Consumed by revenge. A historical novel set during the infamous Affair of the Poisons.

    Love Lost in Time: A paranormal dual-timeline mystery set in Carcassonne, south of France, in the present and in the time of Charlemagne. A winner of The Coffee Pot Book Club Award and Book of the Month at Discovering Diamonds Reviews, the story is ’beautifully told’ and ’compelling'. Love Lost in Time is also a Finalist in its category from The Coffee Pot Book Club.

    A Highland Captive: Set during the Scottish Wars of Independence, A Highland Captive is a ’well-researched’ tale of bravery, of uncertainty, and of recognition of love. Winner of the Chill with a Book Award.

    Highland Arms: A fast-paced romantic adventure set in the Scottish Highlands about smugglers, Jacobites and rebellions. A heroine with an insatiable curiosity encounters a Highland rogue. But dangers await!

    Dark Deceit: An ’exciting' medieval mystery romance set in England and Normandy, Dark Deceit weaves a tale of murder, changing loyalties, betrayal and love.

    Silent Deception: A ’thoroughly enjoyable’ gothic romance novella set in Victorian Cornwall. A young heiress uncovers a dark family secret with the help of a stranger. But he has secrets too. Silent Deception is free in ebook format.

    Cathie is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Alliance of Independent Authors, and she organises historical fiction blog tours for The Coffee Pot Book Club.

    After many years in Scotland, Cathie now lives in south of France with her husband, and rescued Charlie Cat and Ellie Dog. Discover more about Cathie at www.cathiedunn.com!

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    Ocelot Press is an independent cooperation of bestselling and award-winning authors writing mainly historical fiction, women's fiction and mystery. Our books take our readers across time and into faraway places.

    Find out more about us on our website at www.ocelot-press.com.

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Customers enjoy this historical romance for its action-packed storyline and well-developed characters. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its historical accuracy, with one customer noting its specific time period setting. Additionally, customers appreciate the author's knowledge, with one mentioning their superb job describing both historical elements and character development.

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, which features a mix of romance and politics with plenty of action.

"...Highly recommended for people who enjoy historical adventure with well-drawn characters in a convincingly-portrayed setting." Read more

"...I found this story great to read as it was a sweet romance and informative of Scotland trying to gain it's freedom from England's stranglehold." Read more

"Historical fiction with just a little bit of romance and a lot of action...." Read more

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"...Filled with likeable characters and plenty of action. Romance, historical facts and fiction, all woven into an interesting tale...." Read more

"...The author did a good job with a very specific time period. I will sat, however, I didn't care for Isobel very much...." Read more

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A Highland Captive by Cathie Dunn has received a Chill with a Book Readers' Award. Thoroughly enjoyable book; I liked everything about it. So often with this time period, the battle scenes and cruelty can be too much, the romance can be overdone & irritating, etc. I felt this book was very well balanced, has an engaging & interesting storyline; good, strong characters; true to the period without overdoing the barbarity. Pauline Barclay - Founder of Chill Awards
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  • Francophile
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019
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    I know very little about 13th-century Scottish history and the Wars of Independence, so this book was a new departure for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a pacy story, mixing romance with politics, which is difficult to put down. The author clearly knows her stuff, not only about the history and intrigues of the time, but also about the fine details of people’s lives. The Scottish landscape is beautifully evoked, too.

    When her father is killed, Isobel de Moray is vulnerable and alone. For a woman of her times and status, the choices were few and the most likely outcome is a forced political marriage to a man noted for his cruelty. It’s hard to know who to trust in this situation. The other main character, Cailean, has his own issues to deal with. The initially hostile but developing relationship between him and Isobel may be predictable, but you are rooting for them both and the outcome is satisfying.

    Highly recommended for people who enjoy historical adventure with well-drawn characters in a convincingly-portrayed setting.
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  • Dianne
    4.0 out of 5 stars From The Frying Pan Into The Fire
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019
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    The young Knight Sir Caillian is seriously wounded with a deadly gash across his thigh expecting to die on the battlefield when he is rescued by his friend and fellow knight Sir Eoin DeMoray. DeMoray sacrifices hi!self for the young Knight with his last words are for Caillian to look after his daughter Isobel. This task is harder than he expected for after he is well enough to do so he finds her home destroyed and her kidnapped. She was taken to give political advantage to an English mercenary. He rescues her, but she wants to return home with the help of her father's high ranking friends.
    She foolishly puts herself in danger making it necessary to arrange her rescue again.
    She is a determined young lady that comes to realize she needs him and their romance that had just began was what she really wanted all along.
    This was a time in Scottish history where it was difficult to know who to trust even if they were family. I love learning about Scottish history as my ancestry is very tangled up in all the countries Scotland is made up of. I found this story great to read as it was a sweet romance and informative of Scotland trying to gain it's freedom from England's stranglehold.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historical fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
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    Historical fiction with just a little bit of romance and a lot of action. This book drew me in because it was an era of history I knew nothing about, not did I know much about this geographical area. This author did a superb job describing both. I could go early day I could feel I was experiencing what was written on the page. A truly enjoyable book.
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  • bex
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3 star
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
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    Decent read with a complicated plot and credible historical references. The MC was a bit easily misled but how many of us haven't made relationship mistakes?
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  • Sue Turkington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really liked this book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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    I really liked this book but gotta say that Isabel was really pissing me off for. A while at the start...she was just being so stupid again and again...I just anted to slap her but she eventually woke up and got it together...sorta. Anyway,it’s a good story and I think you should check it out
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019
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    Great story. Filled with likeable characters and plenty of action. Romance, historical facts and fiction, all woven into an interesting tale. I like this author and will look for more of her stories.
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  • Lourena Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing historical Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
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    A stubborn spoiled maiden finds her match and is humbled into accepting love over money and position. But, will it be too late?
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  • MR Gunnison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good plot
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
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    Enjoyed the development of characters.
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  • Sassandsavvy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wildgoose chase after a headstrong lady
    Reviewed in Germany on February 16, 2020
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    Really enjoyed this escape into a long gone time. Cathie Dunn takes you to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland on a hunt for a runaway lady who has a knack for getting herself and others in trouble. There's everything a good read needs - a braw Highlander, the said very stubborn but equally enticing lady, several villains, the wild beauty of the Scottish landscape and of course lots of tempting moments.

    All this is nicely wrapped in the gossamer-fine fabric of historical background, drama, romamce and lots of love for storytelling and Scotland. I enjoyed every bit of it.🌹
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  • nanjar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Instinct or caution? What a dilemma!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2019
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    I thoroughly enjoyed the Scottish locations in this enthralling medieval romantic adventure, the descriptions of highlands and islands very atmospheric. The choice of which faction to back during the late thirteenth century Scottish Wars of Independence was a tough one and many clansmen ended up being on the wrong side of a sword blade. Sometimes this was through gullibility, though treachery was also rife in the way that we experience it in A Highland Captive.
    Isobel de Moray has some tough choices to make since placing her trust isn’t easy when faced with unenviable situations. I very much enjoyed how the author portrays her vulnerability, though Isobel’s definitely no wimp. With options for a woman of status being limited, it was interesting to follow Isobel’s reasoning, even if it seems skewed as seen through my twenty-first century lens. The endearing hero Cailean makes decisions that are honour bound but he’s also got some deep personal issues to work through, which he manages very effectively. There are some well-described friendly secondary characters, balanced by some nasty double-crossers that you would not want to meet on a little boat carrying you between the Scottish mainland and the islands.
    A Highland Captive is definitely recommended for readers who enjoy a Scottish historical romantic adventure!
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  • Ms Readsalot
    1.0 out of 5 stars What was I thinking?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2020
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    It's a romance novel. And I didn't want to buy a romance novel. Ah well. I did finish it, but now I'm trying to sanitise my brain.

    But if you're into romance - go right ahead. I'm sure you'll find it a hoot.
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