Setting
1745
Scotland
Synopsis
Elisabeth marries a Lowlander, Lord Donald Kerr. She struggles with keeping her old Highland ways, and also with the lack of acceptance shown by her mother-in-law. Her new husband harbors secrets that the villagers speak of in whispers. He struggles to change his ways, even as Elisabeth is determined to love him as he is.
Review
This story is just utterly gripping. It is packed full of fear, intrigue, mystery, betrayal and pain. Along with this is a good, healthy dose of deep, stirring romance. The emotional scene when Lord Donald Kerr tries to come to grips with his own issues, which very directly effect Elisabeth, is so touching. Her depth of patience, understanding, and loyalty are mind boggling. I highly recommend this book!
Edgy Content
1) Very real, touching romance scenes which dig deeper than many books of this genre.
2) Adultery. I loved this element of the story. The way the author portrayed it, with the man in question fighting his desires so fiercely and still losing the battle, just made me hurt for him and his wife.
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