Chieftain [Paperback]

Arnette Lamb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 24, 2008

A MAN'S YEARNING FOR FREEDOM

After seven years in the Tower of London, the infamous Highland Chieftain Drummond Macqueen saw his prison door swing open. He swore to seek revenge on the faithless bride who had betrayed him. Yet the wife he encountered seemed like a stranger -- defiant, lovely, and inexplicably changed.

A WOMAN'S DESPERATE GAMBLE

At the death of her twin sister, Johanna Benison had begun a journey of no return. Now, the unexpected arrival of Drummond, the domineering Chieftain she'd believed executed long ago, threatened her precious independence. But soon her fear gave way to a soul-deep longing for the lover who stormed her castle and claimed her heart.

A PASSION NEITHER COULD DENY

Through harmonious days and impassioned nights, Johanna and Drummond reveled in their happiness...until the vengeful King Edward II delivered an unholy ultimatum. Obeisance to his royal command could engender only disaster, setting a shattering price on a woman's honor and the future of their love...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

With medieval Anglo-Scottish conflict as a backdrop, Lamb's ( Border Bride ) latest romance provides a detailed look at 14th-century English domestic life, with a dose of political history thrown in. At the behest of her dying twin, Clare, Johanna Benison masquerades as Clare, taking care of her Yorkshire estate and young son for seven years when Clare's supposedly dead husband, the Scottish Chieftain Drummond Macqueen, suddenly materializes, elephant in tow, to reclaim his wife and child. Long imprisoned by the King of England, Drummond has no idea his wife is dead and Johanna fears that if he discovers her ruse, he will take her cherished nephew away from her. Such a discovery is bound to occur as soon as Drummond sleeps with his supposed wife because, unlike Clare, Johanna is a virgin. The obvious solution is to find excuses to reject his amorous advances, but Johanna has another problem--she finds Drummond, who frequently struts about shirtless in skintight hose, irresistably attractive. Given this set-up, the story's central conflicts are rather predictable, but some engaging minor charcters, from Drummond's cryptic Welsh elephant keeper, to Johanna's flamboyant feminist friend Glory, to the elephant himself (whose presence in medieval England is taken very much in stride), liven things up nicely.
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Review

Romantic Times Powerful, emotionally intense, sexually charged, Chieftan typifies Arnete Lamb's storytelling talents.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (December 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439154589
• ISBN-13: 978-1439154588
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,084,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful historic romance, July 4, 1999

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Harmoni (United States of America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chieftain (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a beautiful romance set in the early 1300's. Drummond, a great chieftain, was captured by Edward (I) of England and imprisoned with animals for seven years. He felt betrayed and thought his wife unfaithful. When he is released and returns to his home, he finds his wife is different than he remembered. The story captures beautifully their attempts to learn to know each other and finally to love each other.

While child characters in romances are often thrown in as an apparent afterthought to say something cute every now and then, Alisdair is a wonderfully developed child character.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sensual sweeping historical romance, August 4, 1999

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This review is from: Chieftain (Mass Market Paperback)

The story was so well developed and the characters were unforgettable. Johanna was a strong and intelligent herorine and it was very interesting how the author contrasted her character with her sister Clare's character. I ended up admiring Johanna but I understood how Clare could have made the choices she did. And Drummond was a great hero. Wow what a Man!! He was sensual, sexy,intelligent. I love the authors style of writing ,the story had everything that make a book good- intrigue, sweeping historical events, sexual tension, great characters that you really liked. The child character Alasdair was very well developed and added and extra dimension to the book. I also loved the cover.This is the first time I have read this author and now I am a fan, I want to read all her books!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Love Sory, September 4, 2001

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Stacy Wallace (Lumberton, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chieftain (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a superb love story. Johanna was a marvel. I loved her spunk and her love of life. Drummond proved to be a good man. I wanted to have doubts about him but I guess 7 years in prison changes a person. They proved to be wonderful together and made a good family life for Alasdair. I can't wait to read Maiden about Johanna's sister, Meridene.