
The Key
Published in 1999, The Key is a historical romance novel by Lynsay Sands. Much of the action takes place in Highlands, Scotland and Scotland. Key subjects include marriage and chastity belts.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 29 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 4 editions.
At about 321 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About The Key
Iliana Wildwood would do anything to escape from the depraved baron who sought her lands - including marrying a barbarian. Fleeing the highlands, Iliana was wedded to Duncan, laird to Dunbar Castle. Certainly, there was something about the virile warrior that made her weak in the knees - but something stank in the state of Scotland, and Iliana would not trust anyone until she'd discovered the source. Determined therefore to resist her handsome husband, Iliana found a way to keep her secrets safe. Employing a belt of chastity, the spirited beauty managed to thwart the thane's advances. But then her husband changed his tactics and began a sensual assault that sent her intentions up in smoke. And as the air cleared, Iliana found it had been her heart she had locked away, and that this stubborn Scot had finally found...
Quick answers
Who wrote The Key?
The Key was written by Lynsay Sands and first published in 1999.
What genre is The Key?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.
How long is The Key?
The median edition has 321 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Key?
Readers who like it often enjoy Highland Wedding, Highland Knight and The Wedding.
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