Dramatic, Highlands romance a winner!
Highland Crown (Royal Highlander #1) by May McGoldrick
The dramatic soliloquy in the introduction from no less than sir Walter Scott captured my attention first up, setting the initial steps for this sensational new series, 'Royal Highlander', set in Scotland, mostly in Inverness during the 1820's.
I loved the stanza's from Scott's poetry as chapter headings!
We have an intriguing rogue physician (female no less) pursuing her calling in firstly Edinburgh, without favor to any injured be they British troops or Rebel Scots.
After a Weavers strike, where many were slaughtered by British troops she became a wanted woman. The English authorities (well one despicable representative in particular) furiously searching for her because she treated the wounded and dying strikers, and the Scottish rebels for her knowledge of their identities. Oh, did I mention her husband was sympathetic towards the Rebels? (or Independence fighters depending on your point of view).
Throw in a shipwreck off the coast of a desolate Scottish coastline where Cinaed MackIntosh's ship is thrown onto rocks, the threat of scavengers and pursuit by government troops and the scene is set.
I adored the characters of Cinaed and Isabella Drummond. I particularly enjoyed the character of the village woman who hides them both, Maisie.
A well crafted novel with just the right amount of suspense, intrigue and of course, passion, all underlined by actual historical happenings.
So here's a fine thing! Another series I'm hooked into! With this first in the series being such a winner, all I can say is, "Bring it on!"
A NetGalley ARC
*****
The dramatic soliloquy in the introduction from no less than sir Walter Scott captured my attention first up, setting the initial steps for this sensational new series, 'Royal Highlander', set in Scotland, mostly in Inverness during the 1820's.
I loved the stanza's from Scott's poetry as chapter headings!
We have an intriguing rogue physician (female no less) pursuing her calling in firstly Edinburgh, without favor to any injured be they British troops or Rebel Scots.
After a Weavers strike, where many were slaughtered by British troops she became a wanted woman. The English authorities (well one despicable representative in particular) furiously searching for her because she treated the wounded and dying strikers, and the Scottish rebels for her knowledge of their identities. Oh, did I mention her husband was sympathetic towards the Rebels? (or Independence fighters depending on your point of view).
Throw in a shipwreck off the coast of a desolate Scottish coastline where Cinaed MackIntosh's ship is thrown onto rocks, the threat of scavengers and pursuit by government troops and the scene is set.
I adored the characters of Cinaed and Isabella Drummond. I particularly enjoyed the character of the village woman who hides them both, Maisie.
A well crafted novel with just the right amount of suspense, intrigue and of course, passion, all underlined by actual historical happenings.
So here's a fine thing! Another series I'm hooked into! With this first in the series being such a winner, all I can say is, "Bring it on!"
A NetGalley ARC
*****
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