Thorn in My Heart (Lowlands of Scotland Series #1)
Two brothers fight to claim one father’s blessing. Two sisters long to claim one man’s heart. In the autumn of 1788, amid the moors and glens of the Scottish Lowlands, two brothers and two sisters each embark on a painful journey of discovery.Jamie and Evan McKie both want their father Alec’s...
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Two brothers fight to claim one father’s blessing. Two sisters long to claim one man’s heart. In the autumn of 1788, amid the moors and glens of the Scottish Lowlands, two brothers and two sisters each embark on a painful journey of discovery.Jamie and Evan McKie both want their father Alec’s flocks and lands, yet only one brother will inherit Glentrool. Leana and Rose McBride both yearn to catch the eye of the same handsome lad, yet only one sister will be his bride. A thorny love triangle emerges, plagued by lies and deception, jealousy and desire, hidden secrets and broken promises. Brimming with passion and drama, Thorn in My Heart brings the past to vibrant life, revealing spiritual truths that transcend time and penetrate the deepest places of the heart.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781578565122 (157856512X)
ASIN: 157856512X
Publish date: 2003-03-18
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Pages no: 496
Edition language: English
Category:
Cultural,
Adult Fiction,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Historical Romance,
Christian,
Christian Fiction,
Scotland,
Christian Romance,
Fiction,
Historical
This would be more of a 3.5 star read for me. Set in late 18th century Scotland, this tale inspired by the biblical story of Jacob, Leah and Rachel goes into some interesting territory, but at times the writing seemed to meander just a bit too much.As the story opens, we follow the journey of Jamie...