The Dreamer (Highland Treasure Trilogy) (Paperback)

by May McGoldrick (Author)

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Product Description
The acclaimed author of The Thistle and the Rose presents an exciting new trilogy. Three sisters each hold a clue to their family's treasure--and the key to the hearts of three Highland warriors...

Praise for the novels of May McGoldrick:

"Love triumphs in this richly romantic tale."--Nora Roberts

"Wonderful! Just the right blend of historical detail, romance, and intrigue."--Jill Marie Landis

"Impressive...A splendid Scottish tale, filled with humor and suspense."--Arnette Lamb

"No one captures the magic and romance of the British Isles like May McGoldrick."--Miranda Jarrett

"A new and very bright star."--Romantic Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Onyx; 1st Printing. Highland Treasure Trilogy #1. edition (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451197186
• ISBN-13: 978-0451197184
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #705,361 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars start of a great romance series that will haunt the reader, April 29, 2000

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

In 1535, the three sisters flee Yorkshire, England when they learn their father is dead and accused of being a traitor. The oldest sibling Catherine Percy flees to Scotland where she meets the traveling Ellen Crawford, fiancee of Lord Athol, John Stewart. At an inn, Ellen gets Catherine to switch rooms. John enters the room expecting Ellen but finds himself compromised with Catherine.

To save her reputation, John insists they immediately marry. He does not wait for her reply, but instead sends for a priest. After they are wed, he becomes frustrated with his spouse when she insists on opening a school, which leads to a feud with his own brother Adam. Still, the duo begins to fall in love, but she fears letting herself fully fall in love with him because she worries about her two sisters and the English King's men.

The first entry in the Highland Treasury series, THE DREAMER, is a gem of a historical romance that will elate fans of Scottish tales. The story line is fast-paced, filled with action, and contains a bit of a mystery involving a treasure. Readers will find John and Catherine enchanting, especially the hero who appeared in a previous novel. The return of other characters adds a sense of depth and homecoming even as the audience will want to read the tales of Laura, Adrianne, and more about the treasure as well as other works by marvelous May McGoldrick.

Harriet Klausner

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good fast moving series, April 23, 2002

By	Brenda Condit "satinskper" (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the first book I've read by May McGoldrick and I'm happy I bought the rest of the series to find how this all turns out. Actually this book ties in with a book called "Flame" so I'm going to go back and read theat one first. The hero in this story appears in it and so it may give me more insight to his character.

This is the story of the oldest of three sisters, Catherine Percy. She is fleeing for her life to Scotland the homeland of her mother after her father is killed as a traitor to England. She and her sisters separate to protect themselves and a treasure which they and their mother know its where abouts. She is going to open a school with several brothers. She is also going to be protected by John Stewart, Lord Athol.

John has just found out some very disturbing news about his fathers past and has just reluctantly agreed to finally marry. His intended bride meets up with Catherine on the way. When they reach the keep the bride to be cons Catherine into switching rooms with her. Catherine does and soon is awakened by John making love to her. She is shocked and so is he but he decides to marry Catherine instead. She resists but eventually gives in.

Soon passion consumes them both and they realize that they love each other very much. In order for them to find bliss however they both must overcome enemies and stay ever villigant.

This is a fast paced book that can be easily read in one afternoon. I enjoyed the secondary characters and look forward to reading about the other sisters.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST OF THE THREE, May 15, 2003

By	Leiya (Penang, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

In spite of her initial objection to a forced marriage, Catherine Percy fell deeply in love with her husband, John Stewart, the Earl of Athol and he with her. Not only is their journey of discovery of love such a pleasure to read but husband and wife were so attuned to each other in times of danger, you'll feel like cheering them on when you read.

Besides, John Stewart was unaware that he had an illegitimate brother, Adam, who was plaguing him because Adam thought John was the man responsible for sending him to prison years ago. Instead of seeking revenge, John warmly accepted his brother and the bond that came to be forged between the two brothers was so touching, it brought a lump to my throat.

The first book of the Highland Treasure Trilogy also contains the mischievous "leading the villains on a wild goose chase" by the Percy sisters.

"The Dreamer" is highly recommended and a "must-read" for those who have only read "The Enchantress" and "The Firebrand" because "The Dreamer" is undoubtedly the Best Of The Three!