First published 2005
Driven by ambition, the wealthy Alexander Kinross arranges to marry the innocent Elizabeth Drummond, a Scottish teenager. Uprooted from her homeland, Elizabeth finds herself trapped in a loveless union, her dreams crushed by Kinross's iron will. As their clashing worlds collide, Elizabeth must find the strength to forge her own path and escape Kinross's all-consuming grasp. At its heart, "The Touch" is a poignant tale of one woman's fight for independence in the face of overwhelming odds.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Australia, Scotland
Period: 19th Century
609 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Star
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence