Winds of Eden — Justina Burgess

India, at the dawn of the 1800's, is a strange and turbulent place for a young Scottish girl to come of age--but Desiree MacKenzie is captivated by the astonishing beauty of this exotic land. There, her future is threatened by her ruthless guardian uncle. And there her heart is awakened by the love of two remarkable men. Captain Kirby of the 78th Highlanders vows to love her forever, but it is Hector MacLeod, a successful trader, who valiantly wins her hand in marriage.

Only the test of time will reveal her ultimate fate--from the intrigues of India to the beauty of Scotland and England, from the joys and heartaches of love, friendship, and betrayal, to the bittersweet storms of unexpected change...