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The Noble Highlands #2
A Noble Treason
FAMILY, LOYALTY, HONOR. PASSION.
Scotland, 1456 – The traitorous Earl of Douglas has fled to England, leaving his clansmen to die in his place on the battlefield of Arkinholm. Two Douglas lords are captured and await execution, their families stripped of all title and hunted. Many flee. One rebellious daughter remains behind.
Find her. Protect her. That is the mission entrusted to Sir Dougall MacFadyen by his master. Find Eleanor Douglas and learn if she hides in the Highlands to free her father, the much maligned Lord Albermarle. What Dougall discovers is a woman taken refuge with outlaws, a woman as far from her genteel beginnings as possible, who is sweeter and more alive than ever. Courageous, clever, and determined, she is all Dougall desires—and a possible traitor to the Crown. But for Eleanor, he would give more than the heart she’s already stolen. He would give everything.
Scotland, 1456 – The traitorous Earl of Douglas has fled to England, leaving his clansmen to die in his place on the battlefield of Arkinholm. Two Douglas lords are captured and await execution, their families stripped of all title and hunted. Many flee. One rebellious daughter remains behind.
Find her. Protect her. That is the mission entrusted to Sir Dougall MacFadyen by his master. Find Eleanor Douglas and learn if she hides in the Highlands to free her father, the much maligned Lord Albermarle. What Dougall discovers is a woman taken refuge with outlaws, a woman as far from her genteel beginnings as possible, who is sweeter and more alive than ever. Courageous, clever, and determined, she is all Dougall desires—and a possible traitor to the Crown. But for Eleanor, he would give more than the heart she’s already stolen. He would give everything.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2016
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Veronica Bale
12 books65 followersVeronica Bale has written several novellas, short stories, and news articles as a freelance writer. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, young son and two spoiled cats. When she's not writing she's an avid hockey mom, a running enthusiast, or she's reading. Visit Veronica online at www.veronicabale.com for what she's currently up to.
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May 2, 2020
Excellent!
I was in love with this story! A great heroine, a galant hero, romance, and clandestine plotting. I was sad to see it end.
I was in love with this story! A great heroine, a galant hero, romance, and clandestine plotting. I was sad to see it end.
September 30, 2016
This book feels a little like time travel. Bale does an excellent job immersing you in the personal and political landscape of 14th century Scotland without it feeling like a history lesson. With a backdrop in actual events in history, it sucks you from the very first. It was great fun to read, especially if you enjoy history (and perhaps more so if you enjoy Scots history specifically).
The hero and heroine meet in a tumble and it’s all uphill from there. The heroine of the book, Eleanor is young, gutsy, and full of vinegar. In short, she’s a lot of fun to read about. Dougall is no slouch himself and you can't help but like him from the moment you meet him. It's nice to get to actually like them both.
Bale strikes an excellent balance between setting a rich, detailed backdrop and building a story intriguing enough to pull you in and not let go until you’re finished. If you like historicals, romances, or better, both together, you’ll enjoy this book.
Editing to add: Bale does some really great and realistic work with the dialects of her characters and how it differs by not just location but social class.
The hero and heroine meet in a tumble and it’s all uphill from there. The heroine of the book, Eleanor is young, gutsy, and full of vinegar. In short, she’s a lot of fun to read about. Dougall is no slouch himself and you can't help but like him from the moment you meet him. It's nice to get to actually like them both.
Bale strikes an excellent balance between setting a rich, detailed backdrop and building a story intriguing enough to pull you in and not let go until you’re finished. If you like historicals, romances, or better, both together, you’ll enjoy this book.
Editing to add: Bale does some really great and realistic work with the dialects of her characters and how it differs by not just location but social class.
October 4, 2016
A Noble Treason is a very enjoyable read. If you like historicals, particularly Scottish historicals, you'll love this story. Well-written and fast-paced, I really enjoyed the heroine who defies conventions to do what she believes is right. Throw in a hero who is more than a match for her, and you've got a book you won't want to put down.
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