A Time of Testing

by Jim McFarlane, James MacFarlane

The saga continues as pirates attempt to drown Morag, but she is rescued by whales and is able to identify her attackers. This leads to an invasion of the Faroe Islands where Morag suffers the loss of a dear friend in a fight with a fire-breathing dragon.But it is the death of the young Maid of Norway that brings Morag the greatest anguish, and has her face the fires of heresy when she is condemned as a witch.During this time David finds a crystal skull and the Dewar of Glendochart, a Druid Priest, is able to make the skull tell of future events. David and the young Robert the Bruce are sent on a mission to complete the task of two murdered monks. Assassins try for the life of the young heir to the throne.Brother and sister Seton witness the death of Black Angus MacDougall at the Battle of Caskieben.

Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Andrew Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're ok with a large amount of unnecessary wanton rapeage of main characters, this is an otherwise fun book that takes a leisurely trip through a ton of equally plausible and implausible plot points all centered around 1288-1291 Scotland. Truly enjoyed this.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every bit as good as book one. Morag is sold to the Vikings as their new Priestess and works as their new healer and for the most part is highly respected by the people. The Bishop however who is trying to rid the island of Orkney of the old religion has other plans for Morag. David goes on a crusade to the Holy Land in search of the holy grail. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and King Edward Plantagenet are all present in this novel. Once again more fiction than fact, but lots happening and a very fun read.