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Ransom

  • 1999 first published
  • 546 pages
  • ★ 4.4 (12 ratings)
  • 6 editions

Ransom is a 1999 historical romance and historical fiction novel by Julie Garwood. It takes readers to Great Britain and Scotland in 1057–1603. It features Highlands' Lairds. Readers will find themes of young women, clans, Medieval Civilization and bodice ripper.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, and 120 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

At about 546 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.

About Ransom

Highlands' Lairds #2 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)
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Highlands' Lairds

Subjects

  • Great Britain
  • Love stories
  • Young women
  • Historical fiction
  • Love Stories- England
  • Romance fiction
  • Romance-language fiction
  • Clans
  • Medieval Civilization
  • Historical romance
  • Scotland
  • England
  • Medieval Romance
  • Bodice ripper
  • Manners and customs

Quick answers

Who wrote Ransom?

Ransom was written by Julie Garwood and first published in 1999.

What genre is Ransom?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Historical Fiction.

How long is Ransom?

The median edition has 546 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Ransom?

Readers who like it often enjoy April Lady, The Black Moth and Outlander.

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