The Enchantress (Highland Treasure Trilogy) [Paperback]

May McGoldrick (Author)

Book Description

Series: Highland Treasure | Publication Date: August 1, 2000

Second Installment of Highland Treasure Trilogy

Synopsis
Beginning with The Dreamer, May McGoldrick's Highland Treasure trilogy captures the lives and loves of three Scottish sisters. Now, meet Laura...The Enchantress...

Fleeing persecution from the English king, the three Percy sisters scattered to different corners of Scotland. But when the level-headed Laura found herself abducted by the fearsome Laird of Blackfearn, all her well-made plans were torn asunder. His reckless and wild ways left Laura burning in his wake-and awakened in her a passion as untamed as his own....

"May McGoldrick brings history alive." -Patricia Gaffney

"No one captures the romance of the British Isles like May McGoldrick."-Miranda Jarret

"Richly romantic."-Nora Roberts

"Wonderful."-Jill Marie Landis

"Splendid."-Arnette Lamb

* Book Two of the Highland Treasure Trilogy

Publishers Weekly
The second installment in McGoldrick's Highland Treasure trilogy begins with 16th-century high-action drama. Laura Percy has been in secret residence in various remote corners of the Scottish Highlands ever since her father was killed for defying the king of England. William Ross of Blackfearn, the reckless brother of a church provost, is sent to find the refugee and deliver her into their clan's protection. But just as William arrives to snatch the unsuspecting Laura, so have a sinister crew who are after a treasure to which Laura is connected. William finally snatches the heroine and brings her to Blackfearn Castle, where she finds work making lace. Though William resists the attraction he feels for Laura, he eventually succumbs to his desires. Through Laura, he begins to accept his responsibilities to his family and people. The romance is tender, and the narrative is enhanced by strong secondary characters, but the book's intrigue plot stalls in order to be resolved in the trilogy's final book. (Aug.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Complete Book List as of 2008
Writing as May McGoldrick:
DREAMS OF DESTINY, CAPTURED DREAMS, BORROWED DREAMS, THE REBEL, TESS AND THE HIGHLANDER, THE PROMISE, THE FIREBRAND, THE ENCHANTRESS,
THE DREAMER, FLAME, THE INTENDED, BEAUTY OF THE MIST, HEART OF GOLD, ANGEL OF SKYE, THISTLE AND THE ROSE

Writing as Nicole Cody
LOVE AND MAYHEM

Writing as Jan Coffey:

THE BLIND EYE, THE PUPPET MASTER, THE DEADLIEST STRAIN, THE PROJECT, SILENT WATERS, FIVE IN A ROW, TROPICAL KISS, FOURTH VICTIM, TRIPLE THREAT, TWICE BURNED, TRUST ME ONCE

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The second installment in McGoldrick's Highland Treasure trilogy begins with 16th-century high-action drama. Laura Percy has been in secret residence in various remote corners of the Scottish Highlands ever since her father was killed for defying the king of England. William Ross of Blackfearn, the reckless brother of a church provost, is sent to find the refugee and deliver her into their clan's protection. But just as William arrives to snatch the unsuspecting Laura, so have a sinister crew who are after a treasure to which Laura is connected. William finally snatches the heroine and brings her to Blackfearn Castle, where she finds work making lace. Though William resists the attraction he feels for Laura, he eventually succumbs to his desires. Through Laura, he begins to accept his responsibilities to his family and people. The romance is tender, and the narrative is enhanced by strong secondary characters, but the book's intrigue plot stalls in order to be resolved in the trilogy's final book. (Aug.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451197194
• ISBN-13: 978-0451197191
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,205,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

May McGoldrick
(a.k.a. Nikoo & Jim McGoldrick)
Nikoo and Jim McGoldrick are storytellers with a checkered past.
From the submarine shipyards of Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, and the clubs of Rodeo Drive, to the forges of Pennsylvania and the electronics manufacturers of Massachusetts, these two have spent their lives gathering material for their novels. Nikoo, a manufacturing engineer, and Jim, who has a Ph.D. in sixteenth-century British literature, wrote their first full-length novel in 1994. Since then, Jim and Nikoo have written twenty-seven novels and a work of nonfiction.
They write under the pseudonyms of May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey, and Nicole Cody.

These prolific and popular authors have been the recipients of numerous awards for their work. They now reside in Watertown, Connecticut.
Please visit their website at www.MayMcGoldrick.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Book, September 13, 2000

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emyln (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Enchantress (Highland Treasure Trilogy) (Paperback)

This is the second book of in this series and a great read. I must admit that it start off a little slow, but definately picked up after the first few chapters.

William Ross is the reluctant laird of the Ross clan and for the past 2 years has been neglecting his responsibilities as laird because of past hurts. Initially I thought he was a wimp but as the book progressed I fell in love with his character. I loved watching him slowly melt as the book progressed and fall in love with Laura and his ward.

Laura Percy is a wonderful character. From the time she hits William unconcious when she mistakes him for an abductor till the time she takes the laird and his clan by storm. She's a strong female character without being pushy and gutsy to boot.

I can't wait to read about the next Percy sister and her run in with the blade of Barra who just happens to be William's good friend in this book.

A must read for those who like period books.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic novel!!, December 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Enchantress (Highland Treasure Trilogy) (Paperback)

I read the first book in this trilogy, and this one certainly doesn't disappoint! I read it in a single sitting, and am eagerly awaiting "The Firebrand." The characters were interesting and believable, and so was the love story -- not a given, these days. I heartily recommend this book and the others in the series!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought it was wonderful!, October 19, 2000

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donna shook (Victoria, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Enchantress (Highland Treasure Trilogy) (Paperback)

If I had known there were more books to this one- I would had started with those- I will look for them! All I can say about this author--WOW!! Am looking forward to future releases!