Bloodlines - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Burke, Jan - 2005

New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 074322390x . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled fore edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Jan Burke directly on the title page; In the tradition of The Clan of the Cave Bear, Bloodlines is the first novel in a trilogy that tells the story of the powerful and ancient MacKenzies. The MacKenzie clan is one of the most powerful and influential families in Scotland, and their members have played a major role in Scottish and British history. Now, the third generation of MacKenzies is about to inherit the family fortune and power, and the siblings are forced to confront the legacy of their families and their own ambitions.Burke's description of the MacKenzies paints a vivid and complex picture of a powerful and ancient clan. The MacKenzies are a proud and determined people, and they are not afraid to fight for what they believe in. They are also compassionate and caring, and they are willing to do anything to help those in need. Bloodlines is a gripping story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and Scottish literature.; An Irene Kelly Novel; 8vo; 465 pages; Signed by Author .