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