Historical Fiction > Scotland
14th-19th Centuries
Child of the Mist
Back of the Book:
Can a forbidden love survive betrayal and suspicion in the Scottish Highlands?
Orphan heiress and Scotswoman Regan MacLaren is a bride of only one day when her husband is murdered. Left alone to thwart the revenge her family seeks on her husband’s assassination, Regan suffers a terrible fall and loses her memory—and with it her place in the world. Meanwhile, laird and warrior Iain Campbell is waiting for the love he knows God will bring him. But a woman near death and without a memory isn’t quite what he expected.
And so began enormous challenges for Regan and Iain to overcome the unholy ambitions of others while love takes them by surprise. But will betrayal and suspicion force them apart forever? Or can their love help heal their clans and their land?
My Review:
I can’t think of anything negative to say about this book. It’s got love, suspense, action, and a unique story. Kathleen Morgan has once again shown me how great a writer she is. She uses a wide range of vocabulary, shows that she knows Scottish history and customs very well, and knows how to write a story that draws you in. I even like the way she addresses issues we face today.
One thing she focuses on in the book was trust in God to work things out. Iain shows that trust very well with his character. Another one is being able to see things “with a clearer eye and a more open heart” in order to “see reality a lot more easily” (p. 186). I was struck by how true these words are and that I could attempt to see people more clearly in order to understand them better. I like getting some life pointers along the way. I can’t wait to read the next one.