A Highland Conquest (Signet Regency Romance)

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Summary: Hoot mon!
Review: Once Napoleon is safely exiled, an American young lady, Lauren Maitland from Boston, is able to travel to London to claim her inheritance. She really didn't want to do such a thing, especially as her fiancé was a casualty in the late war between the United States and Britain, but finds her stay in London to be most enjoyable, in the company of her cousin Hester Kingston, and Hester's husband Alex.

While riding in the park one day, they encounter Rory Ardmore, Earl of Glenvane in Scotland, a long time friend of Alex. Rory's young sister Mary will soon be celebrating her 18th birthday with a large celebration at their home, Castle Glenvane, and an invitation is promptly issued to the Londoners and their guest--and just as promptly accepted. If nothing else, Alex hopes to learn more about his friend's wife, of whom he has previously heard not even a whisper.

Scotland is beautiful, even if some of the inhabitants are not, as Lauren discovers to her dismay. Lady Isabel Maxby has made up her mind to be Rory's second wife, and makes her plans completely clear to the upstart American.

As with all the books from this very gifted author, there are layers and layers of plot and characters, each more engrossing than the last. No one does nasty females or supercilious males quite so well. And of course, being British and right there on the scene (so to speak) enables her to create a remarkably picturesque setting in which to unfold the action. You'll smell the heather and hear the skirl of the pipes with the turning of each page. Simply superb!

Rating:
Summary: Hoot mon!
Review: Once Napoleon is safely exiled, an American young lady, Lauren Maitland from Boston, is able to travel to London to claim her inheritance. She really didn't want to do such a thing, especially as her fiancé was a casualty in the late war between the United States and Britain, but finds her stay in London to be most enjoyable, in the company of her cousin Hester Kingston, and Hester's husband Alex.

While riding in the park one day, they encounter Rory Ardmore, Earl of Glenvane in Scotland, a long time friend of Alex. Rory's young sister Mary will soon be celebrating her 18th birthday with a large celebration at their home, Castle Glenvane, and an invitation is promptly issued to the Londoners and their guest--and just as promptly accepted. If nothing else, Alex hopes to learn more about his friend's wife, of whom he has previously heard not even a whisper.

Scotland is beautiful, even if some of the inhabitants are not, as Lauren discovers to her dismay. Lady Isabel Maxby has made up her mind to be Rory's second wife, and makes her plans completely clear to the upstart American.

As with all the books from this very gifted author, there are layers and layers of plot and characters, each more engrossing than the last. No one does nasty females or supercilious males quite so well. And of course, being British and right there on the scene (so to speak) enables her to create a remarkably picturesque setting in which to unfold the action. You'll smell the heather and hear the skirl of the pipes with the turning of each page. Simply superb!

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Summary: a delight period romance
Review: Sandra Heath is one of the most talented writers in Regency Romance, with a strong foundation in history and lore. In this story, American born Lauren Matiland leaves Boston to travel to London in order to claim her inheritance. She is not happy about the trip, and is depressed because her fiance died in the war between the States and Britain. Even so, she finds London enchanting, and really comes to enjoy her cousin and cousin-in-law, Hester and Alex Kingston.

A chance encounter while riding in the park brings her to the attention of Rory Ardmore, the Earl of Glenvane. Rory is a long time friend of Alex, so he invites them all to the birthday celebration of his younger sister, Mary. Thus, they travel to Castle Glenvane in Scotland. Rory is looking forward to the Kingstons arriving with their guest, hoping to get to know Lauren better.

Scotland enchants Lauren, though some of the Scots are not so happy to welcome the American lass. The gorgeous Lady Isabel Maxby has set her sights on being Rory's second wife. She soon proves a trial for Lauren. Lauren quickly discovers British society plays by their own set of rules, rules she knows little about. Add to the mix, Jamie, Rory's wickedly handsome younger brother, who has decided he is interested in Lauren. Caught between the two brothers, with Isabel ready to pull her hair out by the roots, Lauren does not know which way to dodge as the house-guests of Glenvane pursue their shocking romantic intrigues.

Sandra Heath is a brilliant writer. Skillfully using Multi-POV (point of view), she enables the reader to fully know all her wonderfully drawn characters and gives you the full fun of this delightful tale.