"Exciting intrigue on the border"
In 1375 Borderlands, the Scottish Kirallen Clan
captures English neighbor Lord Haddon Darnley when he tries
to pilfer some of their cattle. Haddon's father negotiates
for the release of his son. However, the English border
lord laughs at the last Scottish requirement that Lord
Kirallen's son Jemmy marry the daughter of Lord Darnley so
after several generations of feuding peace will finally
arrive. Though agreeing to all the Scottish terms, Lord Darnley
refuses to send his legitimate daughter Maude so he
dispatches his other female child, Alyson, born on the
wrong side of the sheets. He uses her brother as a
prisoner-pawn to insure that Alyson adheres to his demands
of masquerading as Maude and spying on his enemies. As
Alyson and Jemmy fall in love, she worries about the future
once her beloved learns the truth of her deception. Though a typical borders romance, THE BORDER BRIDE will
delight historical romance readers. The story line
furnishes the audience with a feel for the intrigue of the
fourteenth century through a strong cast especially the
heroine. Energetic Elizabeth English demonstrates to her
her audience that if her debut is any indication, she has
quite a long career ahead of her. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted October 22, 2001
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