Glencoe: A Romance of Scotland

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Summary: Beautifullly Written.
Review: Ms. Donald's unique style and attention to detail bring alive this tale spun from Scotish history capturing not only your imagination but your heart as well. She incorporates a well balanced mix of history, myth, romance, and adventure sure to lift any reader's spirits. This is a book worth reading.

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Summary: A captivating novel with timeless appeal.
Review: Muireall Donald has accomplished what every writer hopes to achieve. Using one of the 17th century Scotland's most brutal massacres, she takes the soul of the Scot and bares it for us in a tale of love that transports us back in time. Skillfully woven into this compelling love story is political intrigue and a realistic view of life during a time when the Scottish Highlanders were struggling to maintain their clan against an increasingly hostile reign. Ms. Donald creates characters with depth and dimension. Her words paint a picture so real that the reader feels a part of the story rather than a passive bystander. This is a book for everyone. It's certainly a book that will have you searching the racks for the next offering by this talented writer.

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Summary: Glencoe is a Romance that men will also enjoy.
Review: Muireall Donald's romance, is not just a bunch of fluff like most romances. This is serious literature. Donald does a wonderful job of making the reader feel the dilemma of the two protagonists. The action is subtle, and the violence is implied, making this novel suitable for all ages. It is also historically accurate in its depiction of the Hitlarian way in which England has always treated its subjects. The massacre at Glencoe is an irrefutable part of Scottish history, and is wonderfully and perfectly portrayed in Glencoe. This is hands down the best romance I have ever read.

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Summary: A great Scottish historical novel
Review: Murieall Donald's hero, Niall is one of the best Scottish Highlanders to come along since Rob Roy. Brave, honorable and sensitve, Niall's character comes through best when set at odds to the heroine, Meg Campbell. I couldn't wait to see how the two rivals worked out their differences. A wonderful, romantic read.

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Summary: Men in Kilts! Women with integrity!
Review: Rivalry, romance and Scotland. They all seem to fit neatly into this Scottish Highland historical novel. The survivors of the Glencoe Massacre in 1791, the MacDonalds, and the young wards of the Campbell of Argyle, are brought together to redefine the definition of honor. Sure the hero and heroine fall in love, but it is a long and dangerous journey through a highland winter. Muireall Donald paints a vivid picture of the Highlanders and their way of life. A good read for a cold winter's night by the fire. If ye kin.

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Summary: Beautiful
Review: The most realistic fictional account of life in 17th century highlands that I have ever read! I felt that I was there.

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Summary: A down to earth, believable story.
Review: The two things I liked most about this book are these: 1. Setting/atmosphere was excellent and did not falter through the whole story. and 2. Some of these heroines are so shallow and we're supposed to like them on the thin basis of beauty and feistiness. Meg (the heroine)seemed like someone I could actually be friends with and she also was very adaptable; she coped with her circumstances, like a real woman. I thought that was admirable in her character and found it very easy to empathize with her. I also thought it was a hoot that she had a good rapport with the bad girl -- that was a nice and unexpected turn of events.

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Summary: A great tale of the Scottish Highlands.
Review: This book is not only a love story, but also a tale of the struggles of the Scottish Highlanders. I love history and found this book to be accurate in how the people lived and warred against each other for power. A great short read.

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Summary: A great tale of the Scottish Highlands.
Review: This book is not only a love story, but also a tale of the struggles of the Scottish Highlanders. I love history and found this book to be accurate in how the people lived and warred against each other for power. A great short read.

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Summary: Takes you to Old Scotland
Review: This is one of my all-time favorite books! I am Scottish and haven't been able to travel to my ancestral home, yet. But, with this book, I felt transported there. I love to learn a little history while reading fiction. And what a beautiful love story! A great read, recommended for all ages.