Basil Murray has found himself on the opposing side with his father, the Duke of Atholl. As a result, Basil inherited a crumbling keep, a handful of misfit highlanders, and a pittance to manage it all, rather than one of his father's more lucrative estates. It took nearly two years, but he was finally making it all work. Now, he just needed to find men.
Meanwhile, across the Irish Sea, a wee lassie was running for her life. Jyne Conner was no stranger to the darkness. But today, she found herself trapped within it. After secreting herself within an empty cask, Jyne lost consciousness. Upon awakening, she found herself aboard a ship, heading for the Scottish Highlands.
Thinking he has found a stowaway harlot, Basil chooses to withhold judgment until he has the full story. Sensing there was more to Jyne than meets the eye, Basil takes the captivating beauty as his prisoner. As Basil unravels the mystery that is Jyne Conner, she helps him reveal the secrets of Grandview Castle.
When tragedy strikes, the power of the Traveler's is revealed and time offers them a second chance.