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Hi Heather, It's unique, the name you chose for a book called, "The Lairds Vow (Sons of Scottland)" My husband's ancestors are Lairds and have a romantic story of one who married a Native woman called Cloud Flower of the Chemehuevi Tribe. His ancestry takes him all the way back to the 1700's in Scottland. I can't wait to hear how this book looks at the Lairds. How do you do your research?

Heather Grothaus Hi, Regina!
I research all of my novels through a variety of resources--mostly historical accounts by authors and university professors who specialize in medieval history. My favorite research books are the more encyclopedic-types that pick up on a specific aspect of the time period I'm writing (Highland clans, battles of the Crusades, food, church teachings of the medieval underworld, etc.). For my Sons of Scotland series, I've had a great time researching Scottish land/title holders, as well as how the Highland clans lived (there are some great sites in Scotland that have preserved and recreated blackhouses). The idea for the entire series was actually sparked by a newspaper clipping I discovered tucked inside my 1839 copy of Lodge's Peerage. Your husband's ancestry sounds like a fascinating tale!
Thanks for your question! I hope you enjoy The Laird's Vow!
~Heather

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