About the Book:
In 1715, Lady Blythe Hedley’s father is declared an enemy of the British crown because of his Jacobite sympathies, forcing her to flee her home in northern England. Secreted to the tower of Wedderburn Castle in Scotland, Lady Blythe awaits who will ultimately be crowned king. But in a house with seven sons and numerous servants, her presence soon becomes known.No sooner has Everard Hume lost his father, Lord Wedderburn, than Lady Hedley arrives with the clothes on her back and her mistress in tow. He has his own problems--a volatile brother with dangerous political leanings, an estate to manage, and a very young brother in need of comfort and direction in the wake of losing his father. It would be best for everyone if he could send this misfit heiress on her way as soon as possible.Drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue, shifting alliances, and ambitions, Lady Blythe must be careful whom she trusts. Her fortune, her future, and her very life are at stake. Those who appear to be adversaries may turn out to be allies--and those who pretend friendship may be enemies.
My Review:
With vivid details and a well written plot, Ms. Frantz sweeps you up in the lives and perilous times of Lady Blythe and Lord Everard. It was easy to understand the conflict that Blythe and Everard experienced and to be torn to support family and their cause, but also to have a civic duty to the monarch that was on the throne. Being a descendant of those that were involved in the conflict made this story all that more special to read. As soon as I finished I wanted to read it again.
I highly recommend this book and would love to see this made into a movie. If you enjoy Christian historical novels you will want to read this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not expected to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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