num_pages: 448
description: It's 1619 in Scotland, a time of intolerance, when healers are hanged as witches. A child born of mysterious parentage is given to fisher folk to raise as their son. Dughall grows up in a family bound by love and morality, becomes a healer, and displays psychic abilities. His life is torn apart when he's claimed by his real father, a cruel and powerful lord who tries to mold him in his image. Dughall must define himself, in the midst of a struggle between an Earl, a Duke, and the family who wants him back...Dark Birthright is a story reflecting the political, religious, and cultural dynamics of 17th century Scotland. The novel is the first book in a trilogy. It is followed by Dark Lord and Dark Destiny.
language: English
title: Dark Birthright
titlecomplete: Dark Birthright
genres: Historical Fiction, Historical, Science Fiction Fantasy, Scotland, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction
ratings_count: 175
series: Dark Birthright
publisher: Bruce & Bruce, Inc.