The Heir - Hardcover

Lindsey, Johanna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 038097536X ISBN 13: 9780380975365

Publisher: Avon, 2000

Synopsis

The many wondrous gifts of Johanna Lindsey—her fiery and endearing characters, her enthralling stories, her ingenious blending of passion, wit, and emotion—are all on glorious display in this unforgettable tale about an unwanted title and an unexpected love.

Has anyone in London ever taken part in the coming-out Season with less enthusiasm than Sabrina? Luckily, the most sought-after lady in the city has agreed to usher this young, lovely country girl through the perils and pitfalls of her all-important first season.

Dashing highlander Duncan MacTavish is even less keen to be in London. Having recently learned he is the sole heir of an English marquis, Duncan is now required to assume his grandfather's title and estates—and to marry Sabrina's ravishing, viper-tongued guide, who has been heard to make scathing statements in public about her "Scottish barbarian" groom-to-be.

His unwanted betrothal, however, has brought Duncan into close proximity with the enchanting Sabrina—a kindred spirit whose wit delights him . . . and whose essence is the exquisite stuff of dreams. But duty, station, and a secret that dwells in the lady's past forbid Sabrina's and Duncan's desired union—unless true love can somehow miraculously find a way.

About this title

About the Author

One of the world's most successful authors of historical romance, every one of Johanna Lindsey's previous novels has been a national bestseller, and several of her titles have reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Ms. Lindsey lives in New England with her family.

From the Back Cover

The many wondrous gifts of Johanna Lindsey—her fiery and endearing characters, her enthralling stories, her ingenious blending of passion, wit, and emotion—are all on glorious display in this unforgettable tale about an unwanted title and an unexpected love.

Has anyone in London ever taken part in the coming-out Season with less enthusiasm than Sabrina? Luckily, the most sought-after lady in the city has agreed to usher this young, lovely country girl through the perils and pitfalls of her all-important first season.

Dashing highlander Duncan MacTavish is even less keen to be in London. Having recently learned he is the sole heir of an English marquis, Duncan is now required to assume his grandfather's title and estates—and to marry Sabrina's ravishing, viper-tongued guide, who has been heard to make scathing statements in public about her "Scottish barbarian" groom-to-be.

His unwanted betrothal, however, has brought Duncan into close proximity with the enchanting Sabrina—a kindred spirit whose wit delights him . . . and whose essence is the exquisite stuff of dreams. But duty, station, and a secret that dwells in the lady's past forbid Sabrina's and Duncan's desired union—unless true love can somehow miraculously find a way.

Reviews

YA-Sabrina Lambert is popular due to her personality and wit, not her looks. Her friend, the beautiful yet heartless and spiteful Ophelia Reid, resents her own arranged engagement to Duncan MacTavish, a "barbaric" highlander. After she insults him at his own party, hoping to end their relationship in front of London's in-crowd, Duncan throws her out, making her the laughing stock of the town. He finds a true friend in Sabrina, who makes him laugh and feel completely at ease. A jealous Ophelia notices all of this and plans her revenge. The story line is satisfying: a nice girl with personality and intellect gets a chance at Prince Charming or "The Heir." Change the dress and time period, and this romance and its characters will hit home with many YAs who get passed over because they are not considered "beautiful."-Lisa Muir, Poe Middle School, Annandale, VA
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Duncan MacTavish was raised to believe that he would one day be laird of his grandfather's nineteenth-century highland clan. So when Sir Henry takes him to England to meet his other grandfather, the marquis, who is dying, he is surprised and upset to learn that the marquis expects him to assume his English title and responsibility. And that's not all; his English grandfather has also arranged for him to marry a woman he hasn't even met. Meanwhile, Ophelia Reid, the fiancee, is equally dismayed at this arrangement and has started nasty rumors about Duncan in the hope that her parents will break the agreement. This kind of behavior is typical of Ophelia, but Sabrina Lambert, a young country girl she is helping sponsor on her first trip to London, is appalled by her scheming and starts to distance herself from her benefactress. Then, when the betrothed couple finally meet, Ophelia insults him, and Duncan officially calls off the wedding. Naturally, he turns to sweet Sabrina for support, and she finds much to appreciate in him as well, but she knows that a family scandal precludes her marrying someone with such a lofty title. As with any romance, the fun is in seeing how obstacles to love are overcome and spiteful characters get their comeuppance, and the best-selling Lindsey achieves the requisite happy ending with wit and charm, leaving her readers wanting more, which, of course, is the secret to her success. Patty Engelmann

A Scottish heir is engaged to one woman but finds he loves another.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Avon
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 038097536X
• ISBN 13: 9780380975365
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384