Castle Magic

by Hannah Howell, Judith E. French, Colleen Faulkner

Hannah Howell's "Tatha" is set in 1385 where a woman, fleeing her vicious intended, finds refuge in the walls of Castle Cnocanduin. There she is drawn to an old well that offers nothing but painful memories to its somber laird -- who must learn from the flame-haired beauty the true of its meaning blessing.

"Bride of the Red Wolf" by Judith E. French takes place in 1550 and introduces a woman who has been betrothed to the son of a powerful Highland chieftan since she was a child. Believing that she can never love him, yet ready to sacrifice romance for duty, she seeks solace at the castle's holy well -- only to discover the most unexpected destiny of all.

In Colleen Faulkner's "When Wishes Come True", Mary Katherine Donal must choose a suitor who will someday become laird of Castle Cnocanduin. Though her heart is already lost to her father's foster son, the Scots will never accept him as their leader...unless he can convince his beloved to drink from the castle's well and trust in its legendary promise.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Anthologies, Historical

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 1999

About the author

Hannah Dustin Howell is a best-selling American author of over 40 historical romance novels. Many of her novels are set in medieval Scotland. She also writes under the names Sarah Dustin, Sandra Dustin, and Anna Jennet (see below).

She has also used the following pseudonyms:
Anna Jennet, Sarah Dustin and Sandra Dustin

Reviews

[Monique Takens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ik heb de Nederlands talige uitgave gelezen : Betoverd kasteel - Candlelight Historische roman zomerspecial 2
Drie korte verhalen die alle 3 over het kasteel Cnocanduin ( hoe spreek je dit in hemelsnaam uit ! ) en de magische bron die zich daar bevindt gaan . Bij de bron ligt een steen met daarin de tekst : Elke vrouw met een rein hart die uit deze put drinkt , zal bescherming , kracht en geluk vinden .
Het 1e verhaal is van Hannah Howell en is , naar mijn mening , het meest magisch .
Judith E. French schreef het 2e verhaal wat ongeveer 200 jaar later speelt en dit vond ik de minste van de 3 omdat Fiona zolang voor de gek werd gehouden .
Tenslotte het verhaal van Colleen Faulkner , weer ongeveer 200 jaar later , die ik het meest romantisch vond , maar ik hou nu eenmaal van verhalen waarin 2 jeugdvrienden geliefden worden .
Leuk weetje : J.E. French is de moeder van C. Faulkner .

[Ashley Daviau · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a great collection of short stories, I thoroughly enjoyed each one and I loved how there was a common thread that connected them all. I’d be hard pressed to pick a favourite because I really did enjoy each story and there was something unique about each one. And I’m always a sucker for a good Highland romance!

[Debby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Castle Crocandurn is a very special place with a magical well that ties these three stories together

[Cath · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tatha
4 stars

Bride of the red wulf (Bruid van de rode wolf)
3,5 stars

If wishes came true (Als wensen in vervulling gaan)
5 stars

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Castle Magic the second time I read it. However, I must say that the second short story, Bride of the Red Wolf, still annoys me.