"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." Franz Kafka
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Earlier, Thistle had blessed the torrential rain. Now, the smuggler cursed it.
Title: The Scottish Thistle
Author: Cindy Vallar
ISBN: 1592797121
Publisher: Amber Quill Press/2006
Pages: 404
About the book:
Loyalty and honor. A Highland warrior prizes both more than life, and when he swears his oath on the dirk, he must obey or die. Duncan Cameron heeds his chief’s order without question, but discovers his wife-to-be is no fair maiden. Although women are no longer trained in the art of fighting, Rory MacGregor follows in the footsteps of her Celtic ancestors. Secrets from the past and superstitious folk endanger Rory and Duncan as much as Bonnie Prince Charlie and his uprising to win back the British throne for his father. Rory and Duncan must make difficult choices that pit honor and duty against trust and love.
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My views:
Notwithstanding the storyline, this book takes us into the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, a veritable journey into its history. We learn about its customs, culture and about its proud people. At a first glance, it looks like a romance, but it isn't so. Rory is fiercely independent. Duncan too knows that he can't tame her spirit. He loves her for it. When they have to choose sides to fight for causes, their love is truly tested. However, that is not the only interest. It is the historic bit which engrossed me. For all those history lovers, it is a book worth picking up.
Thanks to Tracee of Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Tour for the book.
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28 comments:
This sounds great!
I'd love to know more about Scottish history.
I'd love to know more about Scottish history.
The name of the book is intriguing. Love historical novels. Here's my teaser
I hadn't heard of this one...it sounds great!
Sounds good. I almost took that book to read and review. I'm just so booked up I passed it up.
Here's my teaser
http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/2009/12/teaser-tuesday-dec-8-2009.html
So odd that the few Scotland stories I've come across all feature a MacGregor or a Duncan. LOL
Hope you enjoy it!
My teaser is here at The Burton Review
Oh, I love the cover of this book! And the teaser is tempting!
Mine is here:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2009/12/teaser-tuesdays.html
ohh i love the cover!
here's mine for this week
Great teaser! Sounds like an interesting book.
It's always a bonus when a book gives you a fun history lesson.
Here’s my teaser. It’s about the history of the Triads and it’s posted at my brand new website!
I like Scots stories, so this book will have to be checked out.
--Malcolm
P.S. My teaser is here:
http://jockstewart.typepad.com/writers_notebook/2009/12/tuesday-teaser-when-mermaids-sing.html
This sounds good. Thanks for commenting today!!
I was going to review this book and for the life of me cannot recall why I did not. There was romance involved? That could have been why, however, from a historical perspective it is my type of novel. My TT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2009/12/possibility-teaser-tuesdays.html
I seeeriously LOVE historical fiction set in Scotland. LOVE. Great job!
Mine is here:
http://bookblabbing.blogspot.com/2009/12/teaser-tuesday_08.html
The book cover is wonderful, I lovbe historical fictions.
Here is mine:http://sumanam.wordpress.com/
Love anything Sottish and historical romances. I'll have to look for this one.
I love books set in Scotland!
Thanks for the wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed my book. By the way, you'll find pictures of the places where the story takes place at my website, http://www.cindyvallar.com/scotland.html
Your review makes it sound really good.
Sounds like a great read. I'm not usually a huge fan of historical fiction, but I might have to give this one a try. Thanks for the teaser and review.
Torrential rain does tend to bring out strong emotions... This one sounds interesting - I like the focus on Scottish history. Great teaser!
Thanks for coming by my blog earlier!
What a lovely post - definitely makes me want to read it :)
This is not one that I've heard of before, but it looks good :)
Sounds like a good book. I love the title.
This history lover will check it out.
Sounds really interesting!
I love books about Scotland! I hadn't heard of this one before, but it looks like a winner.
Although I have to agree with @Marie Burton; nearly all books about/set in Scotland seem to include a Duncan! :)
Here's my Teaser Tuesday for the week.
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