The Rose and the Thistle: (A 1700s Scotland Historical Romance with a British Heiress and Scottish Clan Rivalries)


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“A masterful achievement of historical complexity and scintillating romance sure to thrill readers with its saga of love under siege.”–Booklist starred review

In 1715, Lady Blythe Hedley’s father is declared an enemy of the British crown because of his Jacobite sympathies, forcing her to flee her home in northern England. Secreted to the tower of Wedderburn Castle in Scotland, Blythe quietly awaits the crowning of a new king. But in a house with seven sons and numerous servants, her presence soon becomes known.

No sooner has Everard Hume lost his father, Lord Wedderburn, than Lady Hedley arrives with her maid in tow. He has his own problems–a volatile brother with dangerous political leanings, an estate to manage, and a very young brother in need of comfort and direction. It would be best for everyone if he could send this misfit heiress on her way as soon as possible.

In this whirlwind of intrigue, ambitions, and shifting alliances, Blythe yearns for someone she can trust. But the same forces that draw her and Everard together also threaten to tear them apart.

“Frantz explores how faith and love can triumph over most obstacles. Readers who love Celtic settings will rejoice over this offering featuring bonny Scotland.”–Library Journal

“Frantz carefully unpacks a complicated period of religious persecution, lending this romance depth, fascinating moral stakes, and a palpable sense of suspense.”–Publishers Weekly

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 3, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080074067X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800740672
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.04 x 8.5 inches

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Customers praise this well-researched historical romance for its depth and quality characters, with one review noting how the author’s expertise is threaded throughout the narrative. The book receives positive feedback for its beautiful descriptions, with one customer describing how it paints a fresh view, and customers find it a satisfying read. They appreciate its inspirational content, with one review highlighting its strong faith message, though some find the pacing a bit slow at first.

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