Blood of Roses (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a very well-written historical romance. Technically, her description is vivid; so many ways to describe the changing colours of the sky, landscape and weather. Historically, this book is rich in history; its accuracy amplifies the tragedy and emotional roller-coaster ride of the characters. Romantically, the love between Catherine and Alex, Deidre and Aluinn, are heart-wrenching. It contains separation, reunion, steamy love-making and courageous determination. Creatively, the plot twists are spellbinding and masterful; giving some examples would spoil the fun.

Words are not enough to praise this book. I was simply transferred into another world. This is a long story, not easy to read in some parts but at the end of it I feel thankful for the experience and sorry that it has ended. That's what a good book is about.

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This is a very well written, dramatic love story and she developed the secondary characters so well that you won't mind the few times she diverges to their stories. Just makes the entire story more real.

But doggone it, Marsha, I could shoot you for that one scene, which I won't ruin for others by divulging. Played me like a fiddle you did. I was so sick & disgusted I actually had to set the book down for an hour. Shame on you. What a talented writer! :-)

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English Lady Catherine Ashbrooke Cameron and her beloved Scottish husband, Alexander Cameron, the "Camshroinaich Dubh," (Black Cameron), met and married in the whirlwind novel "The Pride Of Lions." Now, with a price on his head, wanted by the English and his many enemies, and the target of at least one paid assassin, Alexander takes Catherine to his home in the Highlands while he and his clan plan to wage war on the English and place Prince Charles Edward Stuart, (Bonnie Prince Charlie), on the thrones of Scotland and England.

The story of the rebellion is meticulously researched, as are the conflicts between the clans, the Prince and his general. This is an extraordinary period in history and a tragic one. There is plenty of romance here - between the once spoiled young English noblewoman and Alexander Cameron, the man she gives up her wealth and home for. A second intense and passionate romance comes into play also between Catherine's lady's maid Deidre and Alexander's best friend, Aluinn MacKail.

As usual, Ms. Canham writes with style and captures the 18th century time period, the strife, battles and the intensity of the relationships with realism and passion. Her characters are three dimensional and seem to leap right off the page. It is also difficult not to feel terrible sorrow for the doomed Scots with the foreknowledge of the Battle of Culloden Moor and its horrific aftermath. I highly recommend this page-turner.
JANA

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