I am a devoted fan of Kathleen Givens's stories. I loved the
Torridon duology about twin brothers from the Clan MacCurrie living on the
Northwestern shore of Scotland at their family seat, Torridon.
Set in 17th century Scotland (and England), while perhaps
not as good as On A Highland Shore or
Rivals For The Crown or the Kilgannon duology, I did really enjoy
it. Givens has a real talent for weaving true history into a story that
captures the reader’s mind as well as the heart. Always her tales tug at my
heartstrings.
This two book series (The
Legend and The Destiny) present
the Clan MacCurrie and a legend told by the Seer about two brothers, twins Neil
and Jamie, and their family. Their father, grandfather and great grandfather
all died on their birthday--just as the Seer predicted. The twins were
conceived the night the great oak tree that is the clan symbol was split in two
by lightning. Yet each half of the tree lived. And the legend tells of the
brothers going to war and then of 50 years of peace. The two brothers are very
close, even communicating without speaking.
This first story is Jamie's and Ellen's and it begins as the
Highland clans are gathering to consider if they will go to war to fight for
King James' right to rule or accept William and Mary who have been declared
co-regents. It is decided that Jamie must attend the gathering in Neil's place
and they believe since they are twins, no one will know.
Ellen is the youngest daughter of a family in turmoil. While
her two older sisters have married for love and are happy, her stepfather
brought deceit and treachery to her mother's life and her own. Ellen learns of
a plot on the life of her cousin, Dundee, who has become the champion of the
Highlanders, and she feels she must go to the clan gathering to warn him. On
the way, Jamie will save Ellen from brigands.
If you love Scottish history and Highlander romance, you
will find both in this tale. And for
Neil's story, get The Destiny!
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