The Indigo Heiress

By Laura Frantz

Book Overview

In 1774, Juliet Catesby lives with her father and sister at Royal Vale, the James River plantation founded by her Virginia family over a century before. Indigo cultivation is her foremost concern, though its export tethers her family to the powerful Buchanan clan of Glasgow, Scotland. When the heir of the Buchanan firm arrives on their shores, Juliet discovers that her father has secretly arranged for one of his daughters to marry the Scot as a means of canceling the family's debt. Confident it will be her younger, lovelier sister, Juliet is appalled when Leith Buchanan selects her instead.

Despite her initial refusal of him, an ensuing altercation forces Juliet to flee Virginia. Agreeing to marry, she sails with Leith to Scotland, hopeful of a better match for her sister, who accompanies her. But once in Glasgow and faced with the contentious, powerful Buchanan clan, she realizes that the man who saved her from financial ruin and scandal is the very one she must now save in return.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800740696
• ISBN13: 9780800740696
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

another Laura Frantz winner

It's another Laura Frantz winner. I've enjoyed her previous stories of the Scottish coming to America and I've equally enjoyed this book where an American goes to Scotland and acclimates to life there in 1774. It was nice to get acquainted with descendants from the main characters in the author's previous book Tidewater Bride published in 2021 and hear of Esmee Shaw's chocolate shop from A Heart Adrift published in 2022. The colonial atmosphere was rife with dissent and cry for independence in 1774 and it was fascinating to be a part of that environment. Juliet and her family's involvement in freeing the plantation slaves one person at a time was quite moving. I loved learning about the ins and outs of import and export business that flourished in Glasgow, particularly of tobacco. Leith - the author's signature alpha hero who is strong, silent, driven and buried under pain yet with a remarkable capacity for tenderness and love - was a memorable character. Juliet also bore the mark of the author's signature; she exhibited strength of character and mind, compassion and resilience that Laura Frantz' heroines are known for. I loved their delightful conversations that mirrored their relationship - their dialogue moved from aggravation to respect to love. Their banter was so much fun. The love that blossomed from their marriage of convenience was slow but worth the wait. There was a strong faith thread that I appreciated. There were also some surprising twists and turns to the plot that added intrigue and mystery to this historical romance. It was interesting to see the beginnings of the Revolutionary War from Scotland and England's angle. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.