"Exciting historical romance"
He managed to survive Culloden, but the battle left him
with an acrimonious aftertaste following the atrocities of
the English. Alex Leslie changed his surname to Malfour
and escorted children across the Channel to France. There
he found homes for all of his lost sheep except for Meg and
Robin who refused to stay with anyone but Alex. Comte de Rochemont offers Alex an opportunity to make money
and to take vengeance on the English. The French noble
obtains papers for Alex to work as a privateer and outfits
a ship the Ami. Alex sets sail across the Atlantic to
steal English cargo with ultimately Brazil and its diamonds
as his destination. Alex captures the English vessel Charlotte that contains
Lady Jenna Campbell as a passenger. Because of a
disfigurement, Jenna has been treated by her family as
the "devil's child". She was heading to Barbados to marry
before Alex abducted her. Alex detests the Campbells for
their betrayal at Culloden, but admires the courage, spunk
and nurturing of Jenna. As they fall in love, their perils
have just begun. Though the aftermath of Culloden through star-crossed
lovers may be the most frequent theme in historical romance
novels, Patricia Potter purveys a fresh look through her
strong cast as readers see the impact on children. The
story line is loaded with action yet enables the audience
to understand what drives both lead characters ands several
key secondary players. Fans of the era and anyone who
relishes a robust romantic adventure will want to read
Peerless Potter's powerful tale. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted June 2, 2002
SummaryOnce a Highland nobleman, Alex Leslie left the battlefield
at Culloden with a soul-searing hatred of the British. As
captain of a privateer bound for diamond-rich Brazil, Alex
captures every British vessel he encounters. Alex has every
reason to hate Scottish lass Jenna Campbell. His lovely but
defiant captive belongs to the British-allied clan he most
despises. But somewhere in the wild jungle, his dislike
gives way to fierce desire.
"You are holding a work of art when you pick up a book by
Patricia Potter." --Rendezvous
"Potter looks deeply into the human soul and finds the best
and brightest in each character. This is what romance is
all about." --Romantic Times
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