Posted by: Blythe Gifford
Harlequin Historical
ISBN: 978-0-373-29594-4
279 pages
4.5 stars
Posted by: S. Burkhart
Gifford crossed the border in medieval Scotland, with "Border his wife." Gavin Fitzjohn has an English mother and Scottish father, who divides his loyalty. Mistress Claire Carr is the daughter of a Scottish nobleman responsible for keeping a tower at the border. Claire Gavin can give what he wants?
As the story begins, Gavin,illegitimate son of a British prince takes the lead, a Scottish church to burn to the king. He refuses to do so and leave the army of Edward in the north of Scotland.
Claire went with a small party and their falcons to hunt. Claire loves her hawk, Wee Man, it takes leave Gavin reluctantly did feel safe. Despite the unspoken chemistry between them, Claire Gavin distance.
The war is over now, and Claire's father is back with his soldiers,including a Frenchman, Alain. Claire was encouraged in his castle in France and knows the ways of lady-like behavior. Alain expects his hand to ask. His father knows best, gives it to Beltane for Alain to come forward.
Gavin proves to be the father of Claire. It is a choice between his conflict of loyalty, and this choice is Scotland. When you do not speak for Claire Alain, pledged to his father to Gavin.
Claire has many reservations about Gavin. Do you have a passion -Hawks, but it is enough to build a base of a marriage of love?
Gifford plot flows well and does not linger. His writing is sharp, but a little 'tight, as they use quick, short sentences. They convey a sense of urgency and anxiety about the reader, capturing the spirit of the times.
Gifford weaves into a hawk analogy / hunting in the story that is interesting. The use of dialogue brings a compelling authenticity of the story. It 's easy for the reader to imagine the setting intheir opinions.
Both Gavin and Claire are dynamic leaders. Gavin feels a duel of nature, half English and Scottish. He does not necessarily fit into any world he is so admirable decision to embrace his Scottish heritage. He suffers from a bad reputation is justified, but bear the stain with courage and nobility. Despite the fear of Claire that he is faithful to her.
Claire, has been promoted in France, has some high ideals of mind, what do you like a woman and beingRitter. Gavin meets none of their expectation of chivalry, but you can not deny that it excites his attention. After their ideals destroyed by the lack of action Claire Alain must learn to reconcile their education, what is the reality.
The novel has several love scenes between Claire and Gavin are sexy. Overall, "Border his wife" is a passionate escape into the past.
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