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In this historical fantasy set in the year 1162, Jenny, the daughter of a Scottish lord, is presented as a potential bride to the king's boorish brother, but her heart secretly belongs to Tam Lin, who is under the fairy queen's enchantment. Although the historical setting is fully realized, the fantasy elements are less believable, and Jenny's relationship with Tam, which results in a pregnancy, is underdeveloped.