Bride of the MacHugh [Paperback]

Jan Cox Speas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1978

Jan Cox Speas's first novel was a runaway bestseller originally published in 1954. It has been off the market for at least 10 years.

Not even the threads of ancient alliances will keep beautiful, headstrong English Lady Elspeth from her destiny as bride of the reckless Highland Laird Alexander MacHugh.

"Jan Cox Speas's writing is like a wondrous time machine...she will pick you up, whirl you away and set you gently down in another time and another place, and when your journey has ended, you'll know you've visited somewhere out of the ordinary." -All About Romance

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Late bestselling author Jan Cox Speas published three runaway bestselling historical romances between 1954 and 1961 that established her as a cult favorite and breakout romance author. She taught English and creative writing at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. By 1978 there were 1 million copies of her books in print.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Avon (January 1978)
• ISBN-10: 038001825X
• ISBN-13: 978-0380018253
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,112,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite All Time Book!, June 1, 2003

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B. Turano (San Marcos, California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bride of the MacHugh (Paperback)

My mother collected used Scottish books for me. Out of all the Scottish romance books I have read over the years this one is my absolute favorite. The history of the time in this book is spellbinding. I am fullfilling my lifetime dream of going to Scotland and decided I must read it again before I go this summer. The characters are so awesome, you never forget them.
I will never forget when he purchases her a bracelet that is inscribed, "Fear na ye, My ain true luve."

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all-time favorites! Re-read so may times !, December 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Bride of the MacHugh (Paperback)

"Bride of the MacHugh" is one of my favorite books. I have read and re-read it so many times it is falling apart. The conflict established between the MacHughs and the Campbells is classic Scots feuding. Alex and Elspeth are well matched, both with enough arrogance and spirit to set their time and world aflame.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the stuff that movies are made of...., August 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bride of the MacHugh (Paperback)

Danger, intrique, romance, history...this book has it all and you will not be able to put it down.. Very engaging and complex characters, you are there with them throughout the book. Set in Scotland, Elspeth Lamond is stolen from her Campbell kin to be set upon the front steps of her estraged fathers Castle. The Ward of the powerful and greedy Duke of Argyle, Elspeth is plunged into a political arena of tretchery as her Guardian will do anything to gain lands and power, Elspeth discovers herself, the family she'd never known, and the Bigger than life Laird of the MacHughs who helps her realize who she truely is. Definitely one for the bookshelf you will read it over and over again. Out of print...please look to used books on Amazon to acquire a copy...you will not be disapointed...