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The Seaforth Heiress: Lady of the Last Prophecy: A Novel Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 172 ratings

"The novel brings Mary Mackenzie and the mythical pull of the Scottish Highlands back into the well-deserved spotlight. Mary's character, her kindness, her search for knowledge, and her strong sense of social and family duty make her an engaging protagonist, and we learn a lot through her eyes." –Historical Novel Society

A century-old curse shadows the woman destined to be Clan Mackenzie's only female chief.

In 1803, the family of Lord Seaforth lives under the shadow of a dark prophecy. Over a century ago, Coinneach Odhar, known as the Brahan Seer, foresaw the demise of the Seaforth line. There is little doubt among Scottish Highlanders that the end of the dynasty is drawing near.

Mary Mackenzie, eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Seaforth, is determined to enjoy the privileged life which seems her birthright. But after her father accepts the British governorship of Barbados, Mary experiences an awakening of conscience. Initially confident Lord Seaforth will outlaw the barbarous treatment of enslaved Africans, she soon discovers the limits of his power and the weaknesses in his character that threaten her family's stability.

Marriage offers Mary a comfortable life in London, until a journey through southern India reminds her again of the injustices of conquest. Frustrated by her powerlessness, and ashamed of what she now views as her own hypocrisy, she longs to return home to Brahan Castle and the people of Ross-shire. But as a series of tragedies unfolds, Mary must confront a growing fear that the dire prophecy of her family's ruin is indeed coming to pass, and she may become the prophet's final messenger of death.

Inspired by true events, The Seaforth Heiress is a historical women of the Highlands novel by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, author of the Amazon bestseller Sisters of Castle Leod. The books in this series are standalone stories about fascinating women and family sagas that shaped Scottish history.

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"The plot of this engaging and immersive historical work follows Mary Mackenzie, destined to be Clan Mackenzie's only female chief, as she grapples with her family's dark prophecy and her awakening conscience amidst colonial injustice and personal tragedy. Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard's vivid descriptive prose and meticulous research bring the historical setting to life in full living color, immersing readers in the complexities of [British] colonialism and [Highland] prophecy whilst delivering an authentic tale of empowerment. . . I would highly recommend to fans of historical dramas everywhere." -K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

"A gripping Regency adventure...[that] will resonate with readers of women's fiction and endear those who are fans of Penelope and Eloise in the
Bridgerton series ... If you're into historical fiction that immerses you in a very real past with captivating settings, make sure to add The Seaforth Heiress to your TBR pile." -Independent Book Review

About the Author

Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard is the author of bestselling historical novels. Her 2023 release Sisters of Castle Leod is Book 1 of the series Historic Women of the Highlands. The novel, inspired by true events, is an Amazon Kindle #1 Bestseller (Historical Biographical Fiction, Historical Literary Fiction), winner of the 2023 Maxy Award for Historical and Adventure Fiction, and an Editors' Choice of the Historical Novel Society. The Seaforth Heiress: Lady of the Last Prophecy is Book 2 in the series. Elizabeth's biographical novel Temptation Rag (2018) is hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "resonant novel... about the birth and demise of ragtime... in which romance and creative passions abound." Her historical suspense-thriller The Beauty Doctor (2017, 2024), finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Award, is a gripping, fast-paced mystery set in New York City during the Edwardian era. Elizabeth currently lives in Arizona. Learn more about her books at www.EHBernard.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D15849VW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard is the author of bestselling historical and women's fiction. Her 2023 release, SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD: A Novel (Book 1 of Historic Women of the Highlands), is Winner of the 2023 Maxy Award for Historical and Adventure Fiction and an Editors’ Choice of the Historical Novel Society. THE SEAFORTH HEIRESS: LADY OF THE LAST PROPHECY: A Novel (Book 2 of Historic Women of the Highlands) was an Amazon Kindle #1 New Release in Historical Biographical Fiction during August 2024 and has received favorable reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Independent Book Review, Readers' Favorite and others.

Elizabeth's historical mystery-thriller THE BEAUTY DOCTOR (2017, 2024) was a finalist for the prestigious Eric Hoffer Book Award. The book’s re-release in 2024 features a stunning new cover and an Author Preface with insights into social and moral issues of the Edwardian era that frame this shocking fictional story set in the early days of cosmetic surgery. Her historical novel TEMPTATION RAG was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a “resonant novel . . . about the birth and demise of ragtime . . . in which romance and creative passions abound.”

"I strive to write books that leave the reader with plenty to ponder," says Elizabeth. "Issues of trust, faith, and the role of destiny in our lives are themes that I often explore in my novels. I enjoy ambiguity, which is perhaps one reason I am fascinated by historical characters whose lives, in retrospect, can be interpreted in so many different ways."

To learn about Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard's latest releases, follow her on Amazon.

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The second book in the Historic Women of the Highlands, this novel follows the eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Seaforth. Mary Mackenzie has always felt the weight of her family on her shoulders and the shadow of a dark prophecy is always front of mind with each tragedy her family suffers. Having lived quite an interesting life, Mary was well read having lived in Barbados and seeing the horrors of slavery, often she was privy to how her father ran things as the British governor. Often having an opinion herself of such government workings, Mary struggled to find a suitor until Sir Samuel Hood comes to her rescue in a situation she had gotten herself into while seeking out medicinal information. But when offered the opportunity of marriage and to head to London for a new life, she struggles in leaving her family behind. They have suffered tragedies and her father is quite frail. With the promise of her father retiring, Lady Hood finds herself in London and then India as her new husband's career with the Royal Navy sends him where they need him. Mary is enjoying this new life even though she often is alone with Samuel gone on missions, this leaves time for Mary's mind to always find it's way back to Brahan Seer and if this dark prophecy will ring true. Mary knows she must go back home, back to where it all started at the Brahan Castle, will she be too late? Based on a true woman and events, this was a fascinating novel. I loved the author's note after the story explaining various truths from the novel. I am looking forward to reading about other Highlands women. Thank you to the author for the complementary novel and fun seer item and to Suzy Approved Book Tours for the tour invite. This review is of my own opinion and accord.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
    Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard is a fantastic author who delivers another compelling story with “The Seaforth Heiress, Lady of the Lost Prophesy.”

    Mary Mackenzie is a smart, beautiful and compelling heroine. Her journey into independence and love takes the reader from the British Colony of Barbados to India and then the Scottish Highlands. Along the way, Mary is haunted by a prophecy predicting the demise of the Mackenzie line. Hutchison Bernard crafts a word rich in texture and flavor reflecting the inequality and injustices of the time.

    In these worlds, Mary must discover who she is and what she believes in, despite the choices made by her father. Armed with a powerful devotion to her family and lineage, Mary battles the curse which seems determined to destroy them all. I loved traveling with Mary as she uncovers her own power to create a destiny all her own.

    This novel is a delight for the senses and the heart.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
    What i appreciate most about this historical book is that the heroine is written as a whole person. She was not a saint but a strong caring, loving woman. Her curt reactions and judgments in some situation s make her human.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
    Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard’s historical novels are notable for two features: they are firmly anchored in physical and historical space, and they feature heroines whose strengths (and occasional weaknesses) help establish both the themes and scope of their narrative and historical setting.
    Her latest novel, The Seaforth Heiress, Lady of the Lost Prophesy, is set in the Regency period of British history, the era of the Napoleonic wars and the establishment of British nineteenth-century world hegemony. It offers us three different worlds—the plantation culture of Barbados, blighted by slavery and fever; the clash of Indian culture and British rule in India, and the closing days of the clan culture of the Scottish Highlands. Each is highlighted by a wealth of detail bringing these worlds to life.
    The cast of characters includes several who left their imprint on British and indeed world history, among them British Admiral and war hero Samuel Hood, Sir Walter Scott, Francis Mackenzie, who was Baron Seaforth, Governor of Barbados and Chief of Clan Mackenzie, and the heroine, his daughter Mary. Their role in history gives the author the opportunity to expand the novel’s historical setting to take on issues such as slavery, British imperialism in India, women’s subjugation in India, and land clearance in the Highlands.
    Early in the novel Mary is described a “too curious for her own good,” but it is her curiosity that opens our eyes to the world she lives in. We see her both enjoying the privileges of her station and wrestling with the injustices that underly it. Although at various times Mary speaks out against these injustices, at a key point in the novel she also has to admit that she herself is part and parcel of this oppressive system. Finally, as Seaforth heiress, she is able to confront and at least in part address them.
    I personally took particular pleasure in the India narrative, because the setting was new to me and because the themes of the novel are fully developed here. The final third of the novel, set in Scotland, returns the heroine to her roots and resolves the family and historical issues raised earlier in the narrative.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
    I have read all of Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard’s books, and I had the same problem with all of them. I can’t put them down. That means many hours of lost sleep. I get so caught up in the story line that I continue to read past my bedtime. She keeps the reader wanting more and more. I can’t imagine how many months of research go into her books. I love them all. Angela Joseph
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
    Liked the whole book, was totally engrossed.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
    𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙃𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard is an amazing #historicalfiction story, inspired by true events from the author of the #bestseller 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘰𝘥.⁣

    “A pleasantly engaging read for historical fiction fans. This poignant, highly dramatic family saga paints a detailed period portrait of the era’s British upper-class luxurious lifestyle and is nicely peppered with appearances from luminaries of the day.” -Kirkus Reviews⁣

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    A century-old curse shadows the woman destined to be Clan Mackenzie’s only female chief.⁣

    In 1803, the family of Lord Seaforth lives under the shadow of a dark prophecy. Over a century ago, Coinneach Odhar, known as the Brahan Seer, foresaw the demise of the Seaforth line. There is little doubt among Scottish Highlanders that the end of the dynasty is drawing near.⁣

    Mary Mackenzie, eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Seaforth, is determined to enjoy the privileged life which seems her birthright. But after her father accepts the British governorship of Barbados, Mary experiences an awakening of conscience. Initially confident Lord Seaforth will outlaw the barbarous treatment of enslaved Africans, she soon discovers the limits of his power and the weaknesses in his character that threaten her family’s stability.⁣

    Marriage offers Mary a comfortable life in London, until a journey through southern India reminds her again of the injustices of conquest. Frustrated by her powerlessness, and ashamed of what she now views as her own hypocrisy, she longs to return home to Brahan Castle and the people of Ross-shire. But as a series of tragedies unfolds, Mary must confront a growing fear that the dire prophecy of her family’s ruin is indeed coming to pass, and she may become the prophet’s final messenger of death.⁣

    Thanks to @suzyapprovedbooktours and @ehbernardauthor for my copy. I loved this book, it was well-researched and so riveting! I learned so much and found a new favorite heroine. I enjoyed the 18th century setting as well. A magnificent story !

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