Scotland, 1766: the laird of the clan, angus mctern, has everything he wants in life. That is, until he is captivated by edilean talbot. Breathtakingly beautiful and born of privilege, edilean represents everything angus...Scotland, 1766: the laird of the clan, angus mctern, has everything he wants in life. That is, until he is captivated by edilean talbot. Breathtakingly beautiful and born of privilege, edilean represents everything angus despises. Still, she dazzles him, and when angus can no longer hide his feelings, she rejects him, leaving him deeply wounded and humiliated.