"Latest Secret Clan tale"
In 1541 Scotland, the dying Border's Earl confesses to his
daughter, Lady Anne Ellison, that he failed her by not
insuring she had the protection of a husband. He tells her
that since she will be wealthy in two years when she is
twenty-one, she needs to stay low so she should live with
Aunt Olivia at Mute Hill House. After being falsely accused of two homicides, but not
convicted, the sheriff sent Kit Chisolm to the prison ship
Marion Ogilvy. After fifteen months of living in hell he
has finally escaped. During his six years away from the
Highlands, his father died so he is the Earl, but soon
learns that his uncle declared him dead and claims the
estate. When Kit meets Anne, he is surprised to find he is
attracted to the feisty woman. However, she may
reciprocate, but feels loyalty to her cousin who is his
intended bride. With the help of the Secret Clan, Kit and
Anne may find a path to happiness, but both has enemies
with plans that will leave one dead and the other living
dead. Amanda Scott's latest Secret Clan tale is an exciting
historical romance with a touch of Scottish magic that
enhances the engaging plot. The story line is fun to
follow though in many ways the characters contain traits
that are similar to previous books in the series. Still
when the mischievous imps matchmake or perhaps interfere
with human hearts, chaos occurs and readers have a good
time. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted August 11, 2003
SummaryLady Ellyson is outraged that her cousin, the beautiful
Fiona, is being married off to Eustace Chisholm, a greedy
predator. Fiona has been engaged to Chisholm's nephew, Kit,
who disappeared after being accused of murder and is
presumed dead. But Kit is very much alive and is hiding in
Scotland after escaping from an enemy who has imprisoned
him. When he comes across Anne, who figures out his true
identity, the two team up and foil Chisholm's wedding
plans. But then Kit realizes that it is not Fiona he wants,
but Anne! With Anne determined that Kit marry Fiona, Kit
determined to make Anne his bride, and Chisholm's
confession that he really wants Fiona's mother, romantic
affairs have become hopelessly tangled. It'll take a daring
plan from Anne to straighted out this mess-and make sure
each person makes the proper love match.
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