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Faulkener Family #1
The Angel Knight
Lady Christian, a Scottish renegade, has been declared an outlaw by England's King Edward I. Already seriously ill and facing a royal death sentence, she prays for a miracle. The answer to her prayer comes in the form of a mysterious English knight, who has both a healing touch—and the key to her heart.
376 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1996
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Susan King
64 books110 followersSusan King, née Longhi, is a multi-published, bestselling, award-winning author and a former art history lecturer. She holds a B.A. in art and an M.A. and most of a Ph.D. in art history, with postgraduate work in medieval studies. Her books are widely praised for historical detail and a lyrical writing style, and she has won multiple honors and awards for her novels written as Susan King, Sarah Gabriel, and Susan Fraser King. Susan visits Scotland as often as possible for research and relaxation, and lives in Maryland with her family.
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I loved this one! It shows the horrible deeds of "the hammer of the scots" king Edward i. Seeing the h dying in a cage the H risks everything to save her. He is most definitely her angel knight. This is a sweet story of a brave woman and a strong,kind knight.
I loved this one! It shows the horrible deeds of "the hammer of the scots" king Edward i. Seeing the h dying in a cage the H risks everything to save her. He is most definitely her angel knight. This is a sweet story of a brave woman and a strong,kind knight.
September 6, 2018
4’5 Estrellas. ¡Qué maravilla de libro! ¡Qué bonito! Me ha encantado, hacía mucho que no disfrutaba de una novela medieval de esta manera. No porque tenga nada especial, si no que me ha parecido que ha habido un perfecto equilibrio en todo momento y he sentido que todo estaba perfectamente planificado.
No voy a negar que la historia cae en algunos tópicos de las novelas románticas medievales, pero creo que el truco para que te convenzan son los personajes, el argumento, y cómo esté escrito. En todo momento me ha parecido impecable la pluma de la autora, con la salvedad de que estamos ante una pura novela medieval, ha tenido sus toques de magia respecto a la leyenda que guarda el castillo de Kinglassie.
La novela empieza cuando la protagonista, Christian, dueña del castillo escocés de Kinglassie, prende fuego a su hogar para que el rey inglés Eduardo I, no consiga hacerse con la leyenda, o el tesoro desaparecido, del que nadie sabe realmente nada; pues según dice la leyenda, su tesoro sostendrá al rey de Escocia frente a los enemigos, y dicho tesoro nunca ha sido hallado. Mientras huye con el resto de las mujeres de Robert Bruce, estas son apresadas por los soldados ingleses.
Si habéis leído “La Guardia de los Highlanders” de Monica McCarty, probablemente os sonará mucho éste último argumento. Las mujeres de Robert Bruce fueron apresadas en un convento; su esposa, hija y hermanas, algunas estuvieron encarceladas en Inglaterra, y otras fueron confinadas en jaulas a la intemperie. Así es como acabó Christian, enjaulada en el castillo de Carlisle, con el fin de que el perro faldero del rey, Oliver Hastings consiguiera sonsacarle la ubicación del tesoro, pero tras varios meses en ésa particular cárcel, ahora está debilitada y enferma.
El protagonista, Gavin, ve a Christian por primera vez cuando está enjaulada, y le parece una salvajada lo que han hecho con ella. Gavin es un soldado inglés, y escocés por parte de madre. Juró lealtad al rey Eduardo, pero diez años atrás fue tachado de traidor y exiliado a Francia por sus convicciones. Sosegado y generoso, Gavin es un caballero honrado que actuó como embajador mientras estuvo en Francia. Ahora es cuando Eduardo le ha dado una segunda oportunidad, en su momento le despojó de sus tierras y fortuna, pero el rey le ha dado un voto de confianza, le dará el castillo de Kinglassie, y la mano de su dueña, si ésta consigue sobrevivir, a cambio de que comande un destacamento de soldados ingleses, revuelva piedra a piedra el castillo hasta encontrar el tesoro, e igualmente, interceptar al huido rey Robert Bruce.
Gavin acepta el mandato del rey, pero se regirá por sus propias reglas, a pesar de que éste le haya dado una posesión en Escocia, ahora Kinglassie es suyo, y podrá tener un hogar. Que la dueña de Kinglassie sobreviva es otra historia, pero Gavin en lo único que piensa es en rescatar a Christian de su situación e intentar salvarla. Una vez que Gavin y su tío John consiguen salvar a Christian, huyen rápidamente a la frontera con Escocia para que la ira del rey no caiga sobre ella, pero Christian sobrevive milagrosamente, y Gavin se desposa con ella, tal y como el rey había ordenado al principio.
El inicio de este matrimonio no es fácil, Gavin no esperaba que Christian sobreviviera, y Christian, en su delirio y enfermedad no recuerda haberse unido a éste hombre de apariencia angelical que la ha salvado, pero del que más tarde descubre, es un enemigo, es su enemigo, un inglés. Christian juró que Kinglassie y su ficticio tesoro no volverían a estar en manos de los ingleses, querría odiar a su nuevo esposo, pero ¿cómo puede hacerlo cuando él no ha mostrado más que ternura y amabilidad hacia ella?
Esto es lo que más me ha gustado, la relación de los protagonistas, y por supuesto el personaje de Gavin, es un hombre bueno y tierno, no es el típico protagonista bruto y machista, si no que respeta a Christian, y lo más importante, la quiere. Para ella no es fácil su nueva situación, ya estuvo casada con un caballero inglés que la despreció, los ingleses son sus enemigos ¿cómo puede haber caído de nuevo en esta trampa? Quizás gracias a la paciencia y perseverancia de Gavin su relación pueda mejorar, y Christian quiere realmente confiar en él, pero tiene un gran dilema, quiere conservar su hogar, quiere que su hogar siga siendo escocés y no caiga en manos de los ingleses, pero ella es prima de Robert Bruce y es totalmente leal a él ¿Cómo puede ser también leal a su esposo inglés que no la ha demostrado más que bondad? Todo esto me ha encantado.
El resto de personajes también han conseguido que el libro me guste mucho más, el tío de Gavin, y Dominy, la nueva doncella de Christian, Will el hijo de Dominy, Michaelmas la hija adoptiva de Christian, Fergus y sus niños, ¡lo que habré podido reírme con los niños y sus aventuras en el interior del castillo! En fin, que ha sido una novela bastante redondita, aunque no perfecta, pues me parece que algunas cosas se han alargado mucho, no es precisamente corta y quizás le sobraban algunas páginas, pero la autora lo compensa con su buena ambientación, y el trabajo de investigación histórica.
Sin duda volveré a leer a Susan King, y no tardaré en leer el siguiente libro, pues estoy deseando saber mucho más del don de Michaelmas y de todos los Faulkener, que la verdad, me lo venía oliendo desde el inicio.
No voy a negar que la historia cae en algunos tópicos de las novelas románticas medievales, pero creo que el truco para que te convenzan son los personajes, el argumento, y cómo esté escrito. En todo momento me ha parecido impecable la pluma de la autora, con la salvedad de que estamos ante una pura novela medieval, ha tenido sus toques de magia respecto a la leyenda que guarda el castillo de Kinglassie.
La novela empieza cuando la protagonista, Christian, dueña del castillo escocés de Kinglassie, prende fuego a su hogar para que el rey inglés Eduardo I, no consiga hacerse con la leyenda, o el tesoro desaparecido, del que nadie sabe realmente nada; pues según dice la leyenda, su tesoro sostendrá al rey de Escocia frente a los enemigos, y dicho tesoro nunca ha sido hallado. Mientras huye con el resto de las mujeres de Robert Bruce, estas son apresadas por los soldados ingleses.
Si habéis leído “La Guardia de los Highlanders” de Monica McCarty, probablemente os sonará mucho éste último argumento. Las mujeres de Robert Bruce fueron apresadas en un convento; su esposa, hija y hermanas, algunas estuvieron encarceladas en Inglaterra, y otras fueron confinadas en jaulas a la intemperie. Así es como acabó Christian, enjaulada en el castillo de Carlisle, con el fin de que el perro faldero del rey, Oliver Hastings consiguiera sonsacarle la ubicación del tesoro, pero tras varios meses en ésa particular cárcel, ahora está debilitada y enferma.
El protagonista, Gavin, ve a Christian por primera vez cuando está enjaulada, y le parece una salvajada lo que han hecho con ella. Gavin es un soldado inglés, y escocés por parte de madre. Juró lealtad al rey Eduardo, pero diez años atrás fue tachado de traidor y exiliado a Francia por sus convicciones. Sosegado y generoso, Gavin es un caballero honrado que actuó como embajador mientras estuvo en Francia. Ahora es cuando Eduardo le ha dado una segunda oportunidad, en su momento le despojó de sus tierras y fortuna, pero el rey le ha dado un voto de confianza, le dará el castillo de Kinglassie, y la mano de su dueña, si ésta consigue sobrevivir, a cambio de que comande un destacamento de soldados ingleses, revuelva piedra a piedra el castillo hasta encontrar el tesoro, e igualmente, interceptar al huido rey Robert Bruce.
Gavin acepta el mandato del rey, pero se regirá por sus propias reglas, a pesar de que éste le haya dado una posesión en Escocia, ahora Kinglassie es suyo, y podrá tener un hogar. Que la dueña de Kinglassie sobreviva es otra historia, pero Gavin en lo único que piensa es en rescatar a Christian de su situación e intentar salvarla. Una vez que Gavin y su tío John consiguen salvar a Christian, huyen rápidamente a la frontera con Escocia para que la ira del rey no caiga sobre ella, pero Christian sobrevive milagrosamente, y Gavin se desposa con ella, tal y como el rey había ordenado al principio.
El inicio de este matrimonio no es fácil, Gavin no esperaba que Christian sobreviviera, y Christian, en su delirio y enfermedad no recuerda haberse unido a éste hombre de apariencia angelical que la ha salvado, pero del que más tarde descubre, es un enemigo, es su enemigo, un inglés. Christian juró que Kinglassie y su ficticio tesoro no volverían a estar en manos de los ingleses, querría odiar a su nuevo esposo, pero ¿cómo puede hacerlo cuando él no ha mostrado más que ternura y amabilidad hacia ella?
Esto es lo que más me ha gustado, la relación de los protagonistas, y por supuesto el personaje de Gavin, es un hombre bueno y tierno, no es el típico protagonista bruto y machista, si no que respeta a Christian, y lo más importante, la quiere. Para ella no es fácil su nueva situación, ya estuvo casada con un caballero inglés que la despreció, los ingleses son sus enemigos ¿cómo puede haber caído de nuevo en esta trampa? Quizás gracias a la paciencia y perseverancia de Gavin su relación pueda mejorar, y Christian quiere realmente confiar en él, pero tiene un gran dilema, quiere conservar su hogar, quiere que su hogar siga siendo escocés y no caiga en manos de los ingleses, pero ella es prima de Robert Bruce y es totalmente leal a él ¿Cómo puede ser también leal a su esposo inglés que no la ha demostrado más que bondad? Todo esto me ha encantado.
El resto de personajes también han conseguido que el libro me guste mucho más, el tío de Gavin, y Dominy, la nueva doncella de Christian, Will el hijo de Dominy, Michaelmas la hija adoptiva de Christian, Fergus y sus niños, ¡lo que habré podido reírme con los niños y sus aventuras en el interior del castillo! En fin, que ha sido una novela bastante redondita, aunque no perfecta, pues me parece que algunas cosas se han alargado mucho, no es precisamente corta y quizás le sobraban algunas páginas, pero la autora lo compensa con su buena ambientación, y el trabajo de investigación histórica.
Sin duda volveré a leer a Susan King, y no tardaré en leer el siguiente libro, pues estoy deseando saber mucho más del don de Michaelmas y de todos los Faulkener, que la verdad, me lo venía oliendo desde el inicio.
December 13, 2025
Thoughtfully mature
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September 2, 2013
In the time of Robert the Bruce, there is a legend of gold…
Set in Scotland n 1306-1307, when Edward I reigned in England and Robert the Bruce would become King of Scotland, this is the story of Lady Christian MacGillean, a Scottish heiress and follower of her cousin the Bruce, and who burned her own castle in Western Scotland to keep the English from getting it.
Sir Gavin Faulkener, an English knight, whose mother was a Scot, encounters Christian when she is a prisoner of Edward, and at death’s door because she is kept in a cold cage. Gavin rescues her and, without her awareness, marries her with permission of the English king. Christian takes his new bride back to Kilglassie Castle, which is now his, only to find ruins and his bride a rebel. The English want the gold believed to be hidden in the castle, but the only gold Christian has is the gold medallion she gave to her adopted daughter to keep when she fled.
King’s story reflects much research into the history as she describes the castle, the environs and the politics of Scotland. There are also some mystical elements, including the legend of Merlin and the prophecy of the gold of Kilglassie Castle. The characters are well developed and the love between Christian and Gavin tenderly portrayed. There is a beautiful scene as King describes the harp that Christian plays. Lovers of romance set in the Highlands will want to read this one. Be prepared for a more leisurely pace, however, as King takes her time developing the story.
Set in Scotland n 1306-1307, when Edward I reigned in England and Robert the Bruce would become King of Scotland, this is the story of Lady Christian MacGillean, a Scottish heiress and follower of her cousin the Bruce, and who burned her own castle in Western Scotland to keep the English from getting it.
Sir Gavin Faulkener, an English knight, whose mother was a Scot, encounters Christian when she is a prisoner of Edward, and at death’s door because she is kept in a cold cage. Gavin rescues her and, without her awareness, marries her with permission of the English king. Christian takes his new bride back to Kilglassie Castle, which is now his, only to find ruins and his bride a rebel. The English want the gold believed to be hidden in the castle, but the only gold Christian has is the gold medallion she gave to her adopted daughter to keep when she fled.
King’s story reflects much research into the history as she describes the castle, the environs and the politics of Scotland. There are also some mystical elements, including the legend of Merlin and the prophecy of the gold of Kilglassie Castle. The characters are well developed and the love between Christian and Gavin tenderly portrayed. There is a beautiful scene as King describes the harp that Christian plays. Lovers of romance set in the Highlands will want to read this one. Be prepared for a more leisurely pace, however, as King takes her time developing the story.
March 3, 2019
2.5 stars
Not bad. The author some historical characters, setting, legend and interesting story but the characters sounded somewhat modern to me. 2 stars.
Not bad. The author some historical characters, setting, legend and interesting story but the characters sounded somewhat modern to me. 2 stars.
April 25, 2022
2.5 Estrellas
Nueva autora que leo, y no ha estado mal esta historia.
Es corta, bien escrita y entretenida.
Más adelante puede que lea más libros de esta autora.
Nueva autora que leo, y no ha estado mal esta historia.
Es corta, bien escrita y entretenida.
Más adelante puede que lea más libros de esta autora.
April 20, 2024
Normally, I love Dave Gillies' narrations. He's awesome at voices and accents. But, for some reason, this time he seemed to be overly concerned with the body of the story, even though the voices were still great. He goes from a normal speaking voice to whispers, and then the dialogue will blast me out of the room! I have to keep adjusting volume which, as you can surmise, really detracts from the story!
Susan King is a new author for me, but I enjoyed her writing immensely.
Susan King is a new author for me, but I enjoyed her writing immensely.
April 20, 2008
Hero saves heroine from imprisonment by the king and has his loyalties divided between Robert The Bruce and the english king
December 28, 2012
What a surprise! I really enjoyed this.
April 3, 2024
Book:’’ The Falcon Laird” formerly ‘’The Angel Knight”
Author: Susan King
Series: Celtic Hearts, Book #2
Publisher: Dragonblade
Length: 332 Pages
Overall Rating: 5/5 Stars
Blog Rating: 5/5 Saltire Flags
Scotland, 1306
Lady Christian MacGillean, a Scottish heiress and follower of her cousin the Bruce, and who burned her own castle Kilglassie in Western Scotland to keep the English from getting it. Now because of this she is considered an outlaw. Lady Christian has had her entire family wiped out by the English so she has no love for any sassenach! She was forced to wed a hateful English Knight, Henry Faulkner. When he dies she is suspected of murdering him except he was killed by a bow, a weapon she doesn't even know how to use! She has an adopted daughter Michaelmas who she calls Mícheal who was born in a nunnery that she left with her close friend and Celtic Priest and his wife Moira and their many sons to keep her safe from the English. Henry and his English garrison had taken her home, land and murdered innocents Scot’s in the name of the King! Christian swore to Thomas Bruce never again as she went to meet her cousin King Robert the Bruce, The true King of Scotland!
Christian’s deceased husband had only married her for the gold her castle Kilgassie was rumored to have. Even though Christian, nor any of her family members or servants had ever seen any of this gold and everyone had searched for it, most think it is just a fictional legend from long ago. The legend was supposed to have this hidden gold from centuries ago that was given to King Arthor of Camelot that had been blessed by Merlin, the Druid, magician or warlock. Of course none of the English believe her and think she is hiding it and will eventually give it to her cousin, King Robert to support Scotland! Christian and other female family members of Robert the Bruce are put in cages. She had been in a locked cage where she was beaten, starved and blankets were often taken away by the King's first officer Hastings. Her only relief is when one of the English servants who is very kind and thinks it is disgraceful how they are treating this young lass she doesn't care if she is English or scottish no human being should be treated like this. Plus the lass is at death's door and she is still being mistreated. The English serf tries to help her but is denied when asked so she sneaks what she can to feed and keep her warm.
Sir Gavin Faulkener, an English knight, is half English and half Scottish whose mother was a Scot, encounters Christian when she is a prisoner of Edward, and at death’s door because she is kept in a cold cage. He is sick and angry seeing how they are mistreating a woman! Gavin rescues her without full permission thinking she is dying. He is promised an English castle and given Kilglassie not realizing it was in ruins,without her awareness he marries Christian with permission of the English king. Christian at first thinks he is an angel except Gavin feels love for Christian immediately and does everything to save her. As he already lost one young wife from the same illness. Christian thinks Gavin is an angel at first with his golden hair and blue eyes then she assumes he is Scottish hearing his mothers brother's Scottish accents. She is shocked he is an English night, is her dead husband's cousin and married! A wedding she has no memory of she feels so betrayed as she doesn't trust any English Knight especially with the name Faulkner. Though he is kind and seems to have a gift for healing she still feels betrayed! Will she ever trust this angel knight as a man and not let his Englishness get in the way. Read and find out.
Again another heart wrenching story that is absolutely brilliant! Susan King definitely knows how to draw you in and keep a fast moving, awe-inspiring story that any historical reader will absolutely love! It definitely has a bit of everything in this novel, from the ancient celtic stories of King Arthur and Merlin of Camelot, to the iconic true hero Robert the Bruce and his faithful followers. Furthermore this book is filled with faith, magic, myths, folklore, Bruce sympathizers, hatred, torture, love, trust, angels, healing, humorous children, guardian doves, plus a good share of English villains, and a golden haired hero with some other special gifts and a harp playing lass you just hope will survive and get her HEA.
I love historical fiction that has a bit of true history with historical fiction and some iconic true hero’s like Robert the Bruce and the devastating things that he had to deal with during his life, This is a re-read for me and I loved it even more if that is even possible. It is no wonder I have loved this writer for over 25 years! A book that is an absolute must read!
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy and an advance reader copy from Dragonblade publishers. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.
Celtic Hearts
Book 1 - The Hawk Laird
Book 2 - The Falcon Laird
Book 3 - The Swan Laird coming April 26, 2024
Author: Susan King
Series: Celtic Hearts, Book #2
Publisher: Dragonblade
Length: 332 Pages
Overall Rating: 5/5 Stars
Blog Rating: 5/5 Saltire Flags
Scotland, 1306
Lady Christian MacGillean, a Scottish heiress and follower of her cousin the Bruce, and who burned her own castle Kilglassie in Western Scotland to keep the English from getting it. Now because of this she is considered an outlaw. Lady Christian has had her entire family wiped out by the English so she has no love for any sassenach! She was forced to wed a hateful English Knight, Henry Faulkner. When he dies she is suspected of murdering him except he was killed by a bow, a weapon she doesn't even know how to use! She has an adopted daughter Michaelmas who she calls Mícheal who was born in a nunnery that she left with her close friend and Celtic Priest and his wife Moira and their many sons to keep her safe from the English. Henry and his English garrison had taken her home, land and murdered innocents Scot’s in the name of the King! Christian swore to Thomas Bruce never again as she went to meet her cousin King Robert the Bruce, The true King of Scotland!
Christian’s deceased husband had only married her for the gold her castle Kilgassie was rumored to have. Even though Christian, nor any of her family members or servants had ever seen any of this gold and everyone had searched for it, most think it is just a fictional legend from long ago. The legend was supposed to have this hidden gold from centuries ago that was given to King Arthor of Camelot that had been blessed by Merlin, the Druid, magician or warlock. Of course none of the English believe her and think she is hiding it and will eventually give it to her cousin, King Robert to support Scotland! Christian and other female family members of Robert the Bruce are put in cages. She had been in a locked cage where she was beaten, starved and blankets were often taken away by the King's first officer Hastings. Her only relief is when one of the English servants who is very kind and thinks it is disgraceful how they are treating this young lass she doesn't care if she is English or scottish no human being should be treated like this. Plus the lass is at death's door and she is still being mistreated. The English serf tries to help her but is denied when asked so she sneaks what she can to feed and keep her warm.
Sir Gavin Faulkener, an English knight, is half English and half Scottish whose mother was a Scot, encounters Christian when she is a prisoner of Edward, and at death’s door because she is kept in a cold cage. He is sick and angry seeing how they are mistreating a woman! Gavin rescues her without full permission thinking she is dying. He is promised an English castle and given Kilglassie not realizing it was in ruins,without her awareness he marries Christian with permission of the English king. Christian at first thinks he is an angel except Gavin feels love for Christian immediately and does everything to save her. As he already lost one young wife from the same illness. Christian thinks Gavin is an angel at first with his golden hair and blue eyes then she assumes he is Scottish hearing his mothers brother's Scottish accents. She is shocked he is an English night, is her dead husband's cousin and married! A wedding she has no memory of she feels so betrayed as she doesn't trust any English Knight especially with the name Faulkner. Though he is kind and seems to have a gift for healing she still feels betrayed! Will she ever trust this angel knight as a man and not let his Englishness get in the way. Read and find out.
Again another heart wrenching story that is absolutely brilliant! Susan King definitely knows how to draw you in and keep a fast moving, awe-inspiring story that any historical reader will absolutely love! It definitely has a bit of everything in this novel, from the ancient celtic stories of King Arthur and Merlin of Camelot, to the iconic true hero Robert the Bruce and his faithful followers. Furthermore this book is filled with faith, magic, myths, folklore, Bruce sympathizers, hatred, torture, love, trust, angels, healing, humorous children, guardian doves, plus a good share of English villains, and a golden haired hero with some other special gifts and a harp playing lass you just hope will survive and get her HEA.
I love historical fiction that has a bit of true history with historical fiction and some iconic true hero’s like Robert the Bruce and the devastating things that he had to deal with during his life, This is a re-read for me and I loved it even more if that is even possible. It is no wonder I have loved this writer for over 25 years! A book that is an absolute must read!
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy and an advance reader copy from Dragonblade publishers. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.
Celtic Hearts
Book 1 - The Hawk Laird
Book 2 - The Falcon Laird
Book 3 - The Swan Laird coming April 26, 2024
June 21, 2021
Lady Christian MacGillan was the widow of an English knight, she had been declared a traitor and an outlaw by King Edward of England, who had dispossessed her of her Scottish lands. Sir Gavin Faulkener has his own secrets. He is loyal to King Edward but at the same time not exactly a sworn enemy to the Scottish cause. Two troubled souls looking for healing, redemption and a second chance at happiness.
An interesting plot, well developed and entertaining. I appreciated the character development of the lead figures and loved the various subcharacters. Sir Gavin was an absolute hero. I liked his mature way of thinking and acting. Especially when taking into consideration the difficult times and the nobility’s precarious standing towards the king. Lady Christian was an absolute worthy female lead character, though she was a bit overshadowed by Sir Gavin. I liked how the main characters gradually felt their way around each other. Although these passages were slowly paced, the author entertained these sections with delicately phrases descriptions, which formed the perfect background for the further plot development.
Initially the storyline kept me riveted and the descriptions fired up my enthusiasm. For me personally, towards the end of the plot the book took a downward slope. I couldn’t make friends with the “paranormal” element regarding Gavin and thought that the last twist in the plot was just too much like a fairytale. In any case, an entertaining enough read.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
An interesting plot, well developed and entertaining. I appreciated the character development of the lead figures and loved the various subcharacters. Sir Gavin was an absolute hero. I liked his mature way of thinking and acting. Especially when taking into consideration the difficult times and the nobility’s precarious standing towards the king. Lady Christian was an absolute worthy female lead character, though she was a bit overshadowed by Sir Gavin. I liked how the main characters gradually felt their way around each other. Although these passages were slowly paced, the author entertained these sections with delicately phrases descriptions, which formed the perfect background for the further plot development.
Initially the storyline kept me riveted and the descriptions fired up my enthusiasm. For me personally, towards the end of the plot the book took a downward slope. I couldn’t make friends with the “paranormal” element regarding Gavin and thought that the last twist in the plot was just too much like a fairytale. In any case, an entertaining enough read.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
July 4, 2021
On the wings of the Angel, the doves do rest.
What is a lady to do when she is facing death from different methods? This is what faces Christian MacGillan a widow and now declared a traitor by King Edward of England. Oh how sad this story started the burning of the castle and given up of her daughter Michaelmas. This was a very powerful story and very well written. The author did a wonderful job of showing the horrible history between the Scots and English. Parts of this book were hard to read and so cruel to think about what had occurred. The characters were splendid Gavin and Cristian's story was touching it balances out horrible parts. I loved at the end when the golden casket was given to the king there is a touch of magic there. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
What is a lady to do when she is facing death from different methods? This is what faces Christian MacGillan a widow and now declared a traitor by King Edward of England. Oh how sad this story started the burning of the castle and given up of her daughter Michaelmas. This was a very powerful story and very well written. The author did a wonderful job of showing the horrible history between the Scots and English. Parts of this book were hard to read and so cruel to think about what had occurred. The characters were splendid Gavin and Cristian's story was touching it balances out horrible parts. I loved at the end when the golden casket was given to the king there is a touch of magic there. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
June 29, 2021
Enchanting, heartwarming story of two people on opposite sides of the war between England's King Edward and Robert the Bruce of Scotland in 1306-7 with a magical thread that these two are destined to be together. It starts when Gavin, an English knight, sees Christian, a Scottish noblewoman, dying in a cage mounted on the outside of a castle during winter. He is compelled to try to save her and she thinks he is Saint Michael come to take her to heaven. Gavin is granted her ruined castle and land and ordered to marry her and get the location of the treasure rumored to be there before she dies. They both try to make their way forward through a tightrope of loyalties, family, rebuilding the castle, and recovering from old deep wounds. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery and this is my voluntary, honest review.
December 19, 2022
There's not much I can say about this book. It was part of my grandmother's book collection and I had some time to get around to reading it.
Mostly, I liked it. It's refreshing from the usual historical novels in some respects. It did get a little odd at times, but otherwise, it's completely serviceable and a decent distraction (even if you felt like offing the king and others, which the book does a good job in making you hate them a Lot.).
I like the bit of background on the Hero and how it worked to intertwine with the Heroine's life.
Mostly, I liked it. It's refreshing from the usual historical novels in some respects. It did get a little odd at times, but otherwise, it's completely serviceable and a decent distraction (even if you felt like offing the king and others, which the book does a good job in making you hate them a Lot.).
I like the bit of background on the Hero and how it worked to intertwine with the Heroine's life.
March 30, 2020
Solid both as a romance and historical fiction. I’ve been into Plantagenet England lately, so this was a fun addition to that trend. Plus, the hero here is extremely gentle and woos with gentle strength that is seldom seen in this sort of plot. A slight bit of over exposition and too much keeping to typical plot points that kept this from a higher raising, but enough of a stretch to be one I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre.
October 25, 2018
A healing touch
A knight finds himself torn between his oath to the English king and his maternal connection to Scotland. But it is his love for a young Scottish woman that he gives his trust that decides his fate. Entertaining historical fact and fiction interacting with Robert the Bruce's fight for the throne of Scotland. A compelling love story with a very hot knight.
A knight finds himself torn between his oath to the English king and his maternal connection to Scotland. But it is his love for a young Scottish woman that he gives his trust that decides his fate. Entertaining historical fact and fiction interacting with Robert the Bruce's fight for the throne of Scotland. A compelling love story with a very hot knight.
April 9, 2025
Angels and demons
He was known as the Angel Knight and an English Knight. She was a Scot captured by the English and hung in a wooden cage on the outside of s castle. Gavin sees her, knows she is dying and rescues her. So starts a tale of bitterness, war and greed. This is the first I've read by this author but definitely no the last.
He was known as the Angel Knight and an English Knight. She was a Scot captured by the English and hung in a wooden cage on the outside of s castle. Gavin sees her, knows she is dying and rescues her. So starts a tale of bitterness, war and greed. This is the first I've read by this author but definitely no the last.
March 11, 2019
A wonderful book.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Truly romantic and told with the lure of hidden legend entwined made this a remarkable story. Thank goodness for wonderful books like this. Jack
I really enjoyed reading this book. Truly romantic and told with the lure of hidden legend entwined made this a remarkable story. Thank goodness for wonderful books like this. Jack
March 19, 2020
Learned way more about Scottish history than I expected as a result of reading this book (partially because partway through I decided to spoil myself by looking up what happened in the years of the book in real life in Scotland).
January 29, 2024
Started off interesting … then it got repetitive with her hate toward him and him doing every thing to prove the opposite to her and boring really quick … then I just didn’t care. Last 30% I just didn’t about the ending.
May 22, 2024
second book
After the first book by this author was definitely looking forward to the second and it didn’t disappoint. The characters all blended together, loved the heroes and loved the way history was woven within its pages
After the first book by this author was definitely looking forward to the second and it didn’t disappoint. The characters all blended together, loved the heroes and loved the way history was woven within its pages
April 2, 2025
Hatred to love
Caged for being related to the Scottish king Christian was placed in a cage on top of a tower. When Gaven sees her he knows he must rescue her. Together they learn to love again to fight evil.
Caged for being related to the Scottish king Christian was placed in a cage on top of a tower. When Gaven sees her he knows he must rescue her. Together they learn to love again to fight evil.
April 8, 2025
Highly recommend
This was a Delightful read that kept me coming back. I so enjoyed the 1st book that I Have read the second book and I'm looking forward to more. It's wonderful to hear an in-depth story and characters.
This was a Delightful read that kept me coming back. I so enjoyed the 1st book that I Have read the second book and I'm looking forward to more. It's wonderful to hear an in-depth story and characters.
May 11, 2019
I loved it and I got the next book to read,
August 8, 2020
Totally enjoyable delving into history whether it’s real or imagined.
June 25, 2022
lEANLO GENTE.
Ame esta novela.
y estoy ansiosa por leer la segunda parte aunque se que sera otra pareja
Ame esta novela.
y estoy ansiosa por leer la segunda parte aunque se que sera otra pareja
July 8, 2022
My best novel see till date I love this book so much , good one Susan king
February 12, 2025
I love a good ole enemies to lovers in the sense that their people are enemies (for example: the English versus the Scottish).
July 3, 2025
orig. title Angel.Knight
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