From Publishers Weekly
This sequel ot Jennie About to Be opens in 1809 with the tenacious young Englishwoman sailing toward Maddox, Maine, accompanied by her late husband Nigel's cousin, Alick Gilchrist. The two had fled from the Scottish Highlands afer Alick accidentally killed Nigel in a scuffle, for they feared being prosecuted for murder. Temporarily masquerading as Mr. and Mrs. Glenroy, the couple ensconce themselves at General Colin MacKenzie's residence, where Jennie intends to tutor the MacKenzie youngsters until she can travel home. Exigent situations delay her journey, however. Jennie discovers that she is carrying Nigel's child even while her amiable relationship with Alick deepens into love. Interesting glimpses of quaint rural life do not compensate for the meandering plot, or the confusion which may arise for those unfamiliar with this book's precursor. 20,000 first printing; $20,000 ad/promo. December 9
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From Library Journal
Readers who met Jennie Hawthorne Gilchrist in Jennie About To Be will not want to miss this sequel. Jennie, now a widow, is carrying her dead husband's child, while posing as Alick Gilroy's wife in order to help him escape Scotland and the executioner's noose. This historical romance follows her journey to America and her adventures during her first year in the new land. Jennie must come to terms with her unwanted pregnancy, the realization that she will not return to England, and her growing love for Alick. Enlivened by a multitude of appealing characters speaking in their lilting Highland dialect, this novel provides a charming portrait of life in a New England coastal town at the beginning of the 19th century. Devoted Ogilvie fans will be clamoring for another sequel. Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
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