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Blood of Roses

Blood of Roses

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Immerse yourself in the richness of Marsha's writing.....
Review: I love historical romance, but have never read any so well written. The details of the land, the battles, the politics, the love-making are so rich! The end at Culloden tears your heart out and makes you weep for this fierce, proud people. I am anxiously awaiting the upcoming 3rd book to this story. You won't be dissapointed

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Cried my way through the end!
Review: I LOVED this book. I've been waiting for it's release and was not disapointed. There are simply no words( not mine anyway) to explain how real this book seems. I found myself cought up with the side story of who the infultrater in the Scot side was, I was talking to myself . When the battle of Culloden began I knew I would need tissues. Marsha Canham takes you through it in a way that you believe you are there, and feel like you have lost your best friend when they are killed. I kept the memory of these characters for days after I finished The Blood of Roses.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Read Pride of Lions first
Review: I read Blood of Roses not knowing it was the sequel to Pride of Lions. I think I would have understood the storyline better if I had known about and read Pride first. This is the continuation of that story as it is about the same two characters. I enjoyed the story fine but I think they focused a little too much on the fighting and not on the love story. So much blood shed and death. Not a favorite of mine but enjoyable nonetheless.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wow! Much better then the first book...
Review: I'm going to start out by saying that I only rated the first book in this series 3 stars because I was bored of the battle talk & preparations (I felt it was lacking in the romance department) therefore I was very hesitant to start this book. Boy am I glad I went on to this book. I'm not one that typically likes reading about battles & such in history & that's the main reason I wasn't big on the first book but in The Blood of the Roses I felt like I was pulled right into the book & right there fighting with these people. I didn't mind it at all & was surprised to admit that I actually liked it. There was much more romance & adventure in this book then there was in Pride of the Lions. Alexander Cameron is #1 on my list of my all time favorite Hero's in books. He is one that you won't forget (or want to) for a very long time. The last 75-100 pages of this book had me crying several times & I usually don't do that but boy this is an emotional book. I just grabbed the last book in the series Midnight Honor & read the back & was a little disappointed to see that it's not going to continue on with who you are expecting it to carry on with but I'm open & I'm going to give it a try. I HIGHLY recommend this book.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Very special
Review: In 1745, Scottish rebel Alexander Cameron leaves his beloved English aristocratic spouse Catherine Ashbrooke in the safety of her family in their Derby, England home. He then joins the Scottish army, led by Bonnie Prince Charles, that is invading England. Not too long after that, The Scottish forces successfully occupy Derby and Catherine's family home. Catherine and Alexander enjoy a pleasant respite, but soon the Scots flee northward, knowing that they cannot continue to battle against the overwhelming English forces.

L However, as Scotland battles for its independence, Catherine is forced to flee her English haven for the protection of her husband. Still, Catherine is captured by Alexander's sworn enemy English Captain Hamilton Garner. With a great battle coming soon at Culloden, Alexander realizes that he will have to fight Hamilton to the death in order to insure the future safety of Catherine.

Historical romance fan favorite Marsha Canham provides a refreshing sequel to her extremely popular ??. THE BLOOD OF ROSES stars two popular figures from the previous novel, whose star-crossed love for each other adds to the era. However, it is the genuine feel of Scottish and English history prior to and during Culloden that makes this a wonderful eighteen century romance.

Harriet Klausner

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: This Sequel is Better Than the First Book
Review: In my opinion, of course. The Blood of Roses picks up neatly where The Pride of Lions leaves off. Alexander Cameron has sent his new bride, Catherine Ashbrooke, back to her family home in England in an effort to keep her safe from the pending danger of war in the Highlands. This book has all the ingredients to make it an exciting read: passion, drama, mystery, treachery, bloody battles, tragedy, and the truth of history. I love novels that have ficticious characters interacting with real-life historic persons. Canham brings to life many historic figures in a manner that makes readers consider how they actually may have thought and felt during this time of war and rebellion. Prince Charles Stuart, The Duke of Cumberland, and Colonel Anne Mackintosh are portrayed believably enough, in a way that brings them to life for readers. The battles leading up to and including Culloden are described in brutal honesty, a fact I personally admire in historic novels. No sugar coating here.
I could almost hear the cries of the wounded and dying as I envisioned the blood soaked field at Culloden.

If you've already read The Pride of Lions, there is no way you can miss reading this book! It would be like watching a moive half way through and calling it quits.

The Blood of Roses is an awesome conclusion to the story that began in The Pride of Lions. There are a score of fascinating secondary characters, both real and ficticious, that move the plot along to it's conclusion. One character in particular, Count Fanducci, emerges a tarnished hero in a manner that effects Catherine personally.

All in all, this book is a must read.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: This Sequel is Better Than the First Book
Review: In my opinion, of course. The Blood of Roses picks up neatly where The Pride of Lions leaves off. Alexander Cameron has sent his new bride, Catherine Ashbrooke, back to her family home in England in an effort to keep her safe from the pending danger of war in the Highlands. This book has all the ingredients to make it an exciting read: passion, drama, mystery, treachery, bloody battles, tragedy, and the truth of history. I love novels that have ficticious characters interacting with real-life historic persons. Canham brings to life many historic figures in a manner that makes readers consider how they actually may have thought and felt during this time of war and rebellion. Prince Charles Stuart, The Duke of Cumberland, and Colonel Anne Mackintosh are portrayed believably enough, in a way that brings them to life for readers. The battles leading up to and including Culloden are described in brutal honesty, a fact I personally admire in historic novels. No sugar coating here.
I could almost hear the cries of the wounded and dying as I envisioned the blood soaked field at Culloden.

If you've already read The Pride of Lions, there is no way you can miss reading this book! It would be like watching a moive half way through and calling it quits.

The Blood of Roses is an awesome conclusion to the story that began in The Pride of Lions. There are a score of fascinating secondary characters, both real and ficticious, that move the plot along to it's conclusion. One character in particular, Count Fanducci, emerges a tarnished hero in a manner that effects Catherine personally.

All in all, this book is a must read.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Read Pride of Lions first
Review: Marsha Canham is a wonderful writer. I read this book a few years back, having been captivated by Alexander Cameron in The Pride Of Lions. Marsh really knows how to put her characters into the story of the history, not the just story of love and conquest. If you want a good read, and exciting ride through history, packed with intrigue and danger with a tale of romance that will keep you up until all hours of the night, read The Blood Of Roses. And I suggest you pick up a copy of Midnight Honor as soon as possible. Get swept away with Marsha Canham as often as you can.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Blood Of Roses will steal you away.
Review: Marsha Canham is a wonderful writer. I read this book a few years back, having been captivated by Alexander Cameron in The Pride Of Lions. Marsh really knows how to put her characters into the story of the history, not the just story of love and conquest. If you want a good read, and exciting ride through history, packed with intrigue and danger with a tale of romance that will keep you up until all hours of the night, read The Blood Of Roses. And I suggest you pick up a copy of Midnight Honor as soon as possible. Get swept away with Marsha Canham as often as you can.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Truly breathtaking story-telling.
Review: Marsha Canham pens a beautiful historical romance. Her accuracy to historical detail is unmatched. You'll love Pride of Lions, and the sequel, Blood of Roses. She writes more than a romance; she weaves a slate of characters that will live on in your memory for a long time.


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