The MacBride Sisters Trilogy is a captivating series of novels set in a historic setting highlighted by the magnificent scenery of Scotland. On this grand stage, the characters' intertwined destinies form stories full of romance, passion, revenge and intrigue.In the first volume, “The Queen”, we meet Aideen MacBride, the youngest daughter of a clan known for avoiding political problems, but whose family is dominated by the ambitious aura of matriarch Ravenna MacBride. Aideen carries a secret that haunts her, a burden that could endanger not only her life, but the reputation of her entire family. In desperation, she crosses paths with Alistair MacCalister, the eldest son and prince of the ruling clan of the Scottish Highlands. Known for his tireless courage, Alistair and his family seek revenge against Royland MacGregor, a bloodthirsty lord whose ambition sparked an unprecedented civil war.In “The Duchess” we follow the courageous Annabel MacBride, Aideen's younger sister, on her desperate flight to escape the oppressive yoke of her mother Ravenna. With a natural talent for adventure on the forest trails of Inverness and beyond, Annabel risks everything to avoid an arranged marriage to an English lord chosen by her mother. Her hope for escape lies with the Duke of Duvengar, Bruce MacCalister, known as the Black Knight, who ventures into the Highlands at the Queen's request to bring Annabel back safely.The third book, The Princess, focuses on Aila MacBride and the outcome of the conspiracy surrounding the civil war sparked by Royland. Known to the soldiers as Breanna, Aila hides days of horror caused by her own mother, Ravenna, under a false name. With keen vision, skill with the sword and exceptional hand-to-hand combat techniques, she keeps secrets that will be revealed with the arrival of Alec MacCalister, Alistair's younger brother. When Alec is sent to lead the siege of Royland, he brings with him not only a desire for revenge, but also dark secrets that make him more dangerous than Aila realizes. Between secrets and duties, an ancient rivalry culminates in an unlikely alliance that could put an end to a war that has gone on for too long and restore peace between the Scottish clans.
