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Historical Romance

The Chieftain Without a Heart

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  • 1978 first published
  • 179 pages
  • 6 editions
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Barbara Cartland's The Chieftain Without a Heart (1978) is a historical romance novel. It takes readers to Scotland in the 19th century. Characters include Clola, Duke of Strathnarn and George IV King of Great Britain (1762-1830). It deals with Marriage of Convenience and arranged marriage.

17 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

At about 179 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.

About The Chieftain Without a Heart

He fled his abusive father, a Scottish clan chieftain, as a youth, vowing never to return. His English mother's family took him in, and he earned his rightful place in London's glamorous society. He claimed he had no heart, cruelly discarding his lovers, the most intelligent and attractive women of the day. He felt nothing when notified of his father's death, but a note several months later hastens him to Scotland, where the only way to protect his clan is to marry a girl he's never met ..
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Clola
  • Duke of Strathnarn
  • George IV King of Great Britain (1762-1830)

Subjects

  • Historical Romance
  • Marriage of Convenience
  • Scotland
  • Arranged marriage
  • Historical romance

Quick answers

Who wrote The Chieftain Without a Heart?

The Chieftain Without a Heart was written by Barbara Cartland and first published in 1978.

What genre is The Chieftain Without a Heart?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is The Chieftain Without a Heart?

The median edition has 179 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Chieftain Without a Heart?

Readers who like it often enjoy An English Bride in Scotland, Reckless and Highland Barbarian.

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