As a young man, Duncan was deemed unworthy of Moira, a chieftain's daughter. After their secret relationship was discovered, Duncan was sent away, and Moira was married off to a violent man named Sean.

Duncan returns to the Highlands to help his clan reclaim their lands. Following a prophecy from a local seer, Moira's brother sends Duncan to Ireland to rescue her from her abusive husband.

by Margaret Mallory is the third book in the Return of the Highlanders series , a popular historical romance collection set in the early 1500s. This installment follows Duncan MacDonald , a fierce warrior who returns to Scotland after years of fighting in France, and his former love, Moira . Plot Overview

The story centers on a second chance at love between Duncan and Moira, whose romance was torn apart seven years prior.