After
reading On a Highland Shore and its
sequel Rivals For The Crown, I became
a devoted fan of Givens and her amazing talent for weaving a story from history
that sweeps you away.
Kilgannon is a story of the same Highlander family in On a Highland Shore, but ten generations
later--in 1712. Set in Scotland and England, it tells the story of Mary Lowell,
a pampered debutante, swept up in London's society of parties and
entertainment. Mary saw no suitors that appealed to her but then it was
expected she'd marry the Campbell. Then Alex MacGannon, the Earl of Kilgannon,
shows up at a soiree in London one evening wearing a kilt and Mary is
intrigued, captivated.
They
called Lord Kilgannon a barbarian, a Scottish chief of clan MacGannon who
sailed the seas in his ships. But Mary finds the Scottish lord polished and
with a wonderful sense of humor. Alex knows what he wants and he wants Mary
Lowell for his wife, to live with him and his two young sons in castle
Kilgannon. The Highlands are torn by rebellion, and Mary is drawn into the
conflict as another man competes for her love.
Alex
is every bit the man his ancestor, Gannon, was and I could not help falling in
love with him as he pursued Mary, a very worthy heroine. English, she is a
strong woman of character who would leave her own land for his.
Givens'
writing is wonderfully descriptive and the feelings between the two characters
develop subtly and believably. You are drawn into their world without realizing
it.
The
sequel, The Wild Rose of Kilgannon,
continues story of Alex and Mary as they face England's wrath together. When
you can't stop reading, you know you've found a keeper. The two books comprise
a rich tale of the 18th century you will want to re-read! Givens is a superb
storyteller.
Both are on my Best Scottish Historical Romances list and My Favorite Heroes &
Heroines list!
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