A Kingdom of Dreams
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| Author | Judith McNaught |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Westmoreland series |
| Genre(s) | Historical, Romance, Novel |
| Publisher | Pocket Books |
| Publication date | 1 March 1989 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-671-63780-0 (first edition, hardback) |
| Followed by | Whitney My Love |
A Kingdom of Dreams is a 1989 romance novel written by American author Judith McNaught. It is set during the time of the English invasion of Scotland.
[edit] Plot summary
Jennifer Merrick is the feisty daughter of a Scottish laird. Royce Westmoreland, the "Black Wolf", is sent by the King of England to wage war against Scotland. When Royce's brother, Stefan Westmoreland, kidnaps Jennifer and her stepsister and brings them to Royce's camp, the lives of the two become intertwined. Royce and Jennifer must marry by order of the King of England and the King of Scotland after they consummate their keeper-prisoner relationship.
Forced to accept the marriage, Jennifer's family try to make the marriage fail by intending to sent her to become a nun in a convent after the wedding reception. Royce beat the family plan by kidnapping her first and took her to his home. The King of England ordered the two families to settle their score in a tournament where Jennifer must choose which family her loyalty lies with.
[edit] Characters
- Jennifer Merrick – daughter of a Scottish landowner, protagonist
- Royce Westmoreland – an English fighter sent to Scotland
