Ransom
As a child, Gillian lost her sister and saw her father killed by Baron Alford, a man driven by greed, determined to obtain a jewelled box belonging to King John. Years later, while searching for her sister, Gillian enlists the aid of Scottish Lairds Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan, as well as a new friend, Brigid Kirk Connel. The four unite to face the terrifying and powerful baron who has stolen Gillian's home. But in the process of regaining her heritage, will Gillian lose her heart?
Highlands' Lairds Series:
The Secret (Highlands' Lairds, #1)
Ransom (Highlands' Lairds, #2)
Shadow Music (Highlands' Lairds, #3)
Book at a glance
- Author: Julie Garwood
- First published: 1999
- Series: Highlands' Lairds (book 2)
- Setting: Scotland and England
- Reads as: Medieval, Bodice Ripper
Setting & themes
Ransom is set in Scotland and England, and was first published in 1999. The catalogue subjects below are the themes libraries and readers have actually filed it under — use them to find more of the same.
Medieval Bodice Ripper Great Britain History Young women Social life and customs Love Stories- England Clans Medieval Civilization Scotland England Medieval Romance Manners and customs
Where it sits in Julie Garwood's work
Ransom is catalogued as part of Highlands' Lairds. Our full Julie Garwood books in order guide maps the whole series and where to start.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ransom about?
As a child, Gillian lost her sister and saw her father killed by Baron Alford, a man driven by greed, determined to obtain a jewelled box belonging to King John. Years later, while searching for her sister, Gillian enlists the aid of Scottish Lairds Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan, as well as a new friend, Brigid Kirk Connel. The four unite to face the terrifying and powerful baron who has stolen Gillian's home.
What tropes does Ransom have?
Readers and libraries file Ransom under Medieval, Bodice Ripper.
When was Ransom published?
Ransom by Julie Garwood was first published in 1999.
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Similar historical romances
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- Alinor (The Roselynde Chronicles: Book Two) by Roberta Gellis — also medieval
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- The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux — also medieval
- The maiden's hand by Susan Childress — also medieval
- Hunting for a Highlander by Lynsay Sands — also medieval
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