"excellent Guardians historical romantic fantasy"
In the Mediterranean Sea, pirate Captain Nikolai Gregorio
kidnaps Scottish Guardian Jean Macrae out of a thirst for
revenge. Two decades ago Jean's father wronged Nikolai,
or at least he believes the man did. Although he has some magical skills, Nikolai is unprepared
for the prowess of the Guardian he holds prisoner. He
especially cannot understand his attraction to the
daughter of his enemy. Meanwhile Jean sees the inherent
good inside her captor as he only attacks slave ships in
order to free the slaves taking those less fortunate to a
haven. As they fall in love, freed slave Adia Adams comes
from 1787 to 1753 to enlist their help in protecting the
newly formed abolitionist movement. The third Guardians historical romantic fantasy (see A
KISS OF FATE and STOLEN MAGIC) is a fabulous thriller that
uses magic (to include time traveling) that enhances a
strong look at eighteenth century slavery issue. The
strong relationship between the lad characters changes
over the course of the exciting story line, but it is the
astute subplot involving the relatively new abolitionist
movement that grips readers. Mary Jo Putney's fans and
anyone who appreciates a thought provoking tale will want
to read the well written A DISTANT MAGIC. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted July 24, 2007
SummaryNikolai Gregorio feels that he was betrayed into slavery by
Macrae of Dunrath, father of Jean Macrae. Though many years
have passed, he burns for vengeance almost as much as he
desises slavery. Jean Macrae is visiting in Marseilles when
their paths cross.
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