"Bewitching!"
1300's, Scotland Connor MacCloud returns home to Inverness, Scotland after
years on the Crusades to find his world in total chaos.
His uncle, Simon, has seized control of Connor's lands and
his castle. After a fierce but losing battle to reclaim
his property, Connor finds most of his men dead or wounded
and his close friend, Douglas, on death's doorstep. The
people of Inverness live in fear of Simon but Connor does
not have the manpower to fight back anymore. Legend has
it that the only one who can help dissolve the problem and
restore peace is a woman known as the "Peacemaker". Though
he has no wish to associate himself with a woman who
practices the forbidden arts, Connor promises his dying
friend he will seek out the Peacemaker and bring her back -
willingly. In present day Seattle, Eilan Dougan, an empath, is minding
her parents' antique store, A Dance Through Time while they
are away on vacation in Great Britain. In college Eilan
was known as the Peacemaker, and though she always wants to
help those who seem unhappy, she shies away from a lot of
contact with people for the strength of her powers can
become very overwhelming. When a man brandishing a sword,
dressed in a bloodstained kilt suddenly appears in the
middle of the antique store, insisting she must come with
him willingly, Eilan is convinced he's mad! However, she
can't forget him and soon learns his story and the
compelling reason he has traveled through time to seek her
help. Pam Binder's latest release, THE ENCHANTMENT, is a
beautifully penned time travel sure to bewitch readers. A
fast moving and intricately woven plotline, coupled with
vividly appealing descriptions is the perfect combination
to keep you swiftly turning the pages. The characters are exquisitely created, each with an
interesting personality and deep emotions. Ms. Binder has
given her fans a wonderfully insightful look at her
characters' feelings and their lifestyles, making THE
ENCHANTMENT an incredibly entertaining novel. For those who enjoy time travels and stories with
paranormal elements, THE ENCHANTMENT is a must read.
Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted August 24, 2001
Summary2002 PRISM AWARD Finalist:
1st place - TIME TRAVEL
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