Haunted by a shameful past and wrestling with an uncertain future, Jamie McKie vows to return to his ancestral home of Glentrool and claim his inheritance - a daring venture that will test the depth of his courage and the strength of his sword. But who will travel with him, when two women each stake a worthy claim on his affections? Tender. gentle Lena is the mother of his firstborn and her spirited younger sister, Rose, also needs him. Honor and duty prevail as a prodigal hero prepares to fight for all he holds dear.