title: Tatha
author: Howell, Hannah
description: For centuries, Castle Cnocanduin has stood on the edge of the Scottish Highlands, a sanctuary for many a young lass.  For within its keep lies a beautiful well with an inscription etched in its white stone:  "Any woman of pure heart who drinks from this well will find protection, strength, and happiness."
  
  1385. Fleeing her vicious intended, Tatha Preston takes refuge in the walls of Castle Cnocanduin. There she is drawn to an old well that offers nothing but painful memories to its somber laird, handsome Sir David Ruthven, who must learn from the flame-haired beauty the true meaning of its blessing.