Anny P. (wolfnme) reviewed on 8/3/2006 + 3389 more book reviews

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In this tale, Lady Mariota Macnicol believed the lies of Hugh Aleson of Drumodyn. Her family warned her that he was no good, but Mariota followed her heart and became his lover. Then things
fall apart. Mariota catches him having sex with another, the shock of being caught send Hugh into a heart attack and he dies. The Alewife isn't happy at losing the money she received from ole Hugh and blames Mariota, so she sets it up for Mariota to be accused of killing Hugh. Mariota is immediately tossed into prison, but her companion Nessa helps her escape. They hide in the ruins of Castle Cuidarch, thinking they will be safe there. Only Sir Kenneth Mackenzie comes to claim the castle as part of his inheritance.

At first, Mariota claims she is Lady of Cuidarch, that she is married to the lord of the castle. She has to eat those words when Kenneth reveals who he really is. Soon, Kenneth is put in the position of defending Mariota to save her life.

It's a tale of souls wounded by first loves, who must to learn to trust each other before they can love again. Fans of Welfonder will be well pleased with yet another her wonderful Scottish Medieval sagas.

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