For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows - skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite beauty, the daughter of one of England´s most influential barons, Gabrielle is also a perfect bargaining chip for a king who needs peace in the Highlands - King John has arranged Gabrielle´s marriage to a good and gentle laird. But this marriage will never take place.