"A well witten and exciting rormantic advnture"

One year ago his wife Lileas drowned to death from the high tide when his uncle tied her to the Lady Rock just off the Isle of Doon. Still angry and in some form of mourning, a black tempered Iain MacLean burns down the chapel. His brother and others inform him that if he does not repent, he will feel the wrath of God. Though not caring how God feels, to escape the scene of his nightmare, Iain agrees to go on a pilgrimage to deliver a sacred icon to a holy shrine that his sibling hopes will provide some restitution.

Lady Madeline Drummond is on a more mundane quest. She travels the Holy Shrines in rags in an attempt to locate the evil Sir Bernard "Silver Leg" Logie who killed countless innocents to gain access to her family's castle. Iain sees Madeline steal relics left by her hated foe, but she is caught. Curious about the lady in nun garb, Iain rescues her claiming she is his spouse. Soon he becomes embroiled in her adventure to save her people against an odious foe.

This fourteenth century Scottish romance is an exciting sequel to the delightful KNIGHT IN MY BED. The story line is loaded with action and strong characters especially the lead couple though Iain's behavior seems to dramatically change from raging lunatic to concerned champion. Fans of the sub-genre will appreciate Sue-Ellen Welfonder's fine tale that adds to her Scottish historical legacy.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted July 31, 2003