Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier

A dead father and a sister who abandons her; was the beginning of the young scribe, Caitrins' life. When the only two people in the world she loved and could trust leaves, eighteen year old Caitrin was left to the care of her distant aunt and cousin. The only word that could describe those distant relations are cruel and boarder murder. She was told to marry her cousin, who abuses her , so she took it upon her self to escape. After her long journey, Caitrin fell upon Whistling Tor. A place rumored to be haunted and held secrets of many past chieftans who died mysteriously.
Caitrin meets Anluan, the current Chieftan of Whistling Tor. Anluan's deformity causes his coldness and aloofness, but gradually he changes, becuase his love for Caitrin  grows. However, this is just one part of the story. Caitrin was hired as a scribe; to translate the irish written work of Anluans  grand-father and  great grand-fathers work, but there is a mystery to be solved, when Caitrin realizes that all the wives of the chieftans died by murderous intent and a wierd power all the chieftans have of controlling the dead ghost that surrounds Whistling Tor can not be destroyed. There are more characters in the story who are very interesting and you find to love.

I love this book! and I do hope you guys enjoy it. Marrilier a beautiful Fantasy writer. And I'm picky when it comes to fantasy work. E-mail me if you need more info!!