Historical Fiction > Scotland
14th-19th Centuries
The Promise of Peace
Back of the Book:
In this fourth and final book in The Scottish Crown Series, there is hope at last for real peace between Scotland and England. It has been six uneasy years since the Scots’ victory at Stirling. Many warriors have returned to their families and their lands. But they remain vigilant, ready to ride to battle for their king, Robert the Bruce.
Young Kiefer McNab has been sent away to live with a foster family until he is old enough to assume his position as "laird of the clan." Though the daughter of Keifer’s new family will go to great lengths to assure him of her love and friendship, he is bitter. Bitter at not having a father to guide and train him. Bitter at having to accept a hard lot in life.
Keifer is tested further when he is betrayed by someone he trusts and grievously wounded. He will need steady faith and unconditional love to convince him that something better awaits. Will hope come to him in time? Will The Promise of Peace ever be more than a dream for himself and his country?
My Review:
This was a very entertaining book. It was different than the first three books in the series in that it dealt with a child growing into a man, and not about men away at war. It was fresh and new, and I loved it. Everything I look for in a good book was here, even though the love story wasn’t as completely feel-good as some books. The characters showed their dedication and faith. I enjoyed it.