Daring Destiny

by Robert MacLeod

Rescued from the flames of a sacrificial death, a beautiful Aztec virgin is drawn into a struggle that will lead her into wild adventure and burning passion.For Yolo and her lover, Nopal, are torn between two worlds. One life would be with the Spanish conquerors, with their big ships and fortunes in gold. Or they might remain in their own Aztec world, with its grand canals and towering temples -- a land where they might be offered as human sacrifices to volcanic gods.In a land filled with terror and passion, two lovers struggle against all odds to build a new life -- and to find in love a glory never before imagined.

347 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

pen name for Bill Knox,

William (Bill) Knox was a Scottish author, journalist and broadcaster, best known for his crime novels and for presenting the long-running STV series Crimedesk.

Born in Glasgow, Knox became the youngest journalist for a Glasgow newspaper at age 16. He went on to report on crime, on motoring, and to become a news editor.

He began writing crime novels in the 1950s. Knox often wrote under pseudonyms, frequently for the American market. These included Michael Kirk, Robert MacLeod and Noah Webster. He published over 50 crime novels and westerns, including several series, notably the "Thane and Moss" books.