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.
About Laura Frantz
Christy Award-winning author, Laura Frantz, is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century, and writes her manuscripts in longhand first. Her stories often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying in the years 1748-1750. Proud of her heritage, she is also a Daughter of the American Revolution. When not at home in Kentucky, she and her husband live in Washington State.
According to Publishers Weekly, “Frantz has done her historical homework.” With her signature attention to historical detail and emotional depth, she is represented by Janet Kobobel Grant, Literary Agent & Founder, Books & Such Literary Agency of Santa Rosa, California. Foreign language editions include French, Dutch, Spanish, Slovakian, German & Polish.
Readers can find Laura Frantz at http://www.laurafrantz.net
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‘Lord, please steady my spirit.’
How in the world do I even begin to write a review for a book written by Laura Frantz that will do it justice? I have been held captive by her words since reading her first book thirteen years ago. She absolutely never fails to completely take hold of my heart with her amazing way with words.
As always, Frantz’s research is truly impeccable. For this history lover and reader, she always manages to have me looking up some of her details. It’s just such an absolute delight to read her work. Then she crafts the most real characters and shows the reader their deepest heart. When I settle down to read a book by Laura Frantz, I am immediately transported to the time of the story and snuggle in for a totally satisfying adventure. For that is what her books do: they take me on an adventure. I am, quite simply, lost in her created world and regret having to return to the present world. She is a master at her craft and my heart sings when I hear she has a new book coming.
A forever favorite is Laura Frantz’s work and her books are definitely on my keeper shelf and are reread. Well done!
My thanks to Revell Publishing for a copy of this book via the Net Galley platform. The opinion here is my own.
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Print length
416 pages
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Language
English
Publisher
Revell
Publication date
January 3, 2023
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