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Out of Innocence
A 15-yr old Scottish beauty immigrates to Idaho with her brother in 1914 to find a better life only to encounter death, evil men and Mother Nature lining up to stop her finding true love and realizing her dreams.
Like a mashup of “Brooklyn” meets “A River Runs Through It”— our female protagonist shows how a complex feminine lead can take the audience on as much of an adventurous ride as any man. This screenplay is pregnant with romance, lust, and love and littered with plenty of fistfights and shootouts that might leave us believing that only a woman who conquers the West is worthy of being described as having, ‘True Grit’.
Like a mashup of “Brooklyn” meets “A River Runs Through It”— our female protagonist shows how a complex feminine lead can take the audience on as much of an adventurous ride as any man. This screenplay is pregnant with romance, lust, and love and littered with plenty of fistfights and shootouts that might leave us believing that only a woman who conquers the West is worthy of being described as having, ‘True Grit’.
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Published December 25, 2016
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Blurb:
A 15-yr old Scottish beauty immigrates to Idaho with her brother in 1914 to find a better life only to encounter death, evil men and Mother Nature lining up to stop her finding true love and realizing her dreams.
Like a mashup of “Brooklyn” meets “A River Runs Through It”— our female protagonist shows how a complex feminine lead can take the audience on as much of an adventurous ride as any man. This screenplay is pregnant with romance, lust, and love and littered with plenty of fistfights and shootouts that might leave us believing that only a woman who conquers the West is worthy of being described as having, ‘True Grit’.
Blurb:
A 15-yr old Scottish beauty immigrates to Idaho with her brother in 1914 to find a better life only to encounter death, evil men and Mother Nature lining up to stop her finding true love and realizing her dreams.
Like a mashup of “Brooklyn” meets “A River Runs Through It”— our female protagonist shows how a complex feminine lead can take the audience on as much of an adventurous ride as any man. This screenplay is pregnant with romance, lust, and love and littered with plenty of fistfights and shootouts that might leave us believing that only a woman who conquers the West is worthy of being described as having, ‘True Grit’.
December 17, 2018
5/13/1914, Aberfddy, Perthsrure, Scotland. Isabelle “Belle” Mackay (14, daughter/sister) & her fellow classmates were out of school for the summer at Breadalbane Academy.
Thomas “Tommy” Angus Mackay (16, son/brother), & Belle would leave from Glasgow, Scotland & board The Caledonian (ship) headed for America. The girls would miss him.
Other Presbyterian family members are: Angus Mackay (widower dad), Elizabeth Mackay (mother, maid, died), Meg Mackay (older daughter/sister), Norman Mackay (son/brother, 42nd Regiment of the Black Watch Royal Highlanders), Ian Mackay (son/brother, military), Tina Mackay, Nan Mackay & Mary Mackay.
Dr. Ellsworth had finally come to see what was ailing Tommy Mackay (son/brother) died in-route.
4 more had died of the epidemic.
Captain McDonald had the bodies buried at sea.
NYC. Ellis Island. Belle did not have to go through immigration.
Mme. Annette Du Cartier had offered her a job tutoring their 2 sons: Jacque (10), & Henri (11).
Chicago, IL. The help are: Mr. Tiddings (butler), Bitsy house (maid), & Mme. Deauville (chef de cuisine).
Belle finally got to meet Monsieur Henri Du Cartier (husband/father).
It turned out like Bitsy had warned Belle about Henri.
Belle met Flo Cummins & they were aboard the train.
Cheyenne, WY. Silver Slipper Saloon/bordello.
Dan O’Reilly wasn’t expecting 2 women.
Flo was hired to fill the men’s needs/urges. Belle was hired to dance /entertain with Horatio (negro, piano player).
With reluctance Pastor Thomas baptized Thomas Jacob “TJ” Pruett.
Colleen O’Donnell (wife, Gracie’s sister), Gracie Roarke, & Mrs. Ada Prichard were helping take care of the baby.
Yrs. later Hannah Pruett (daughter/sister) was born.
Cheyenne, WY. H. T. Ballard (attorney) had wired Bell & wanted her to come see him.
There was a whole cattle car of Aberdeen (Black) Angus for her.
Blue (horse), Whiskey (border collie), & Brandy (border collie) came with the deal also.
Sheriff Allen (Horseshoe Bend) had found Harlow Pruett’s (alcoholic) frozen body?
Reverend Thomas gave the eulogy.
Those in attendance were: Belle Pruett (20, widow, 2 children T.J. 5, son/brother, & Hannah 4, daughter/sister), the Mormon brothers; Jacob Pruett, John Pruett, Mark Pruett, Matthew Pruett, Leonard Pruett, Lawrence Pruett, & David Pruett.
They all wanted Harlow’s personal belongings but Belle with rifle in hand laid down the rules, it was all hers.
Aunt Meg Mackay came to visit the Pruett family.
Hank Gallagher (engineer, U of Idaho) had several projects the crew was working on: Smith’s Ferry, Round Valley, & Horseshoe Bend.
Belle (26) elected to let him stay in the bunkhouse. T.J. really liked him.
Where will T.J. (15), & Hannah’s (14) lives take them?
Fast forward would Belle (30), & Hank fall in love & get married.
Warning: This book contains adult content, violence, or sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Scottish historical fiction book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Scottish immigrant movie, or better yet a w mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; EBookStage; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Thomas “Tommy” Angus Mackay (16, son/brother), & Belle would leave from Glasgow, Scotland & board The Caledonian (ship) headed for America. The girls would miss him.
Other Presbyterian family members are: Angus Mackay (widower dad), Elizabeth Mackay (mother, maid, died), Meg Mackay (older daughter/sister), Norman Mackay (son/brother, 42nd Regiment of the Black Watch Royal Highlanders), Ian Mackay (son/brother, military), Tina Mackay, Nan Mackay & Mary Mackay.
Dr. Ellsworth had finally come to see what was ailing Tommy Mackay (son/brother) died in-route.
4 more had died of the epidemic.
Captain McDonald had the bodies buried at sea.
NYC. Ellis Island. Belle did not have to go through immigration.
Mme. Annette Du Cartier had offered her a job tutoring their 2 sons: Jacque (10), & Henri (11).
Chicago, IL. The help are: Mr. Tiddings (butler), Bitsy house (maid), & Mme. Deauville (chef de cuisine).
Belle finally got to meet Monsieur Henri Du Cartier (husband/father).
It turned out like Bitsy had warned Belle about Henri.
Belle met Flo Cummins & they were aboard the train.
Cheyenne, WY. Silver Slipper Saloon/bordello.
Dan O’Reilly wasn’t expecting 2 women.
Flo was hired to fill the men’s needs/urges. Belle was hired to dance /entertain with Horatio (negro, piano player).
With reluctance Pastor Thomas baptized Thomas Jacob “TJ” Pruett.
Colleen O’Donnell (wife, Gracie’s sister), Gracie Roarke, & Mrs. Ada Prichard were helping take care of the baby.
Yrs. later Hannah Pruett (daughter/sister) was born.
Cheyenne, WY. H. T. Ballard (attorney) had wired Bell & wanted her to come see him.
There was a whole cattle car of Aberdeen (Black) Angus for her.
Blue (horse), Whiskey (border collie), & Brandy (border collie) came with the deal also.
Sheriff Allen (Horseshoe Bend) had found Harlow Pruett’s (alcoholic) frozen body?
Reverend Thomas gave the eulogy.
Those in attendance were: Belle Pruett (20, widow, 2 children T.J. 5, son/brother, & Hannah 4, daughter/sister), the Mormon brothers; Jacob Pruett, John Pruett, Mark Pruett, Matthew Pruett, Leonard Pruett, Lawrence Pruett, & David Pruett.
They all wanted Harlow’s personal belongings but Belle with rifle in hand laid down the rules, it was all hers.
Aunt Meg Mackay came to visit the Pruett family.
Hank Gallagher (engineer, U of Idaho) had several projects the crew was working on: Smith’s Ferry, Round Valley, & Horseshoe Bend.
Belle (26) elected to let him stay in the bunkhouse. T.J. really liked him.
Where will T.J. (15), & Hannah’s (14) lives take them?
Fast forward would Belle (30), & Hank fall in love & get married.
Warning: This book contains adult content, violence, or sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Scottish historical fiction book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Scottish immigrant movie, or better yet a w mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; EBookStage; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
April 17, 2018
I started this book on a whim. The old saying..."Don't judge a book by its cover" -- so I opened it and waked into a familiar world, not of my own, but perhaps that of my ancestors in a voice that was much different. The historical aspects of this story in which events build and twists and turns ensue captivated me, as the avid reader. I wanted to know more, I could feel Belle's life before, now, then, here, there. It painted a vivid picture, as if I were sitting beside her on the train, meeting Harlow with her, perhaps a shadow in the darkness. Belle's character was so brave, so grown up, mature. I had to remember her age, note the year so that I would keep place. Her struggles did not define her, showing her old soul time and time again. She would just roll over. She drew on her sorrows and let that build her into a strong person. I loved how she felt when she arrived at Harlow's "Rainbow Ranch" and I felt as if I were seeing exactly what she was seeing.
Time moved quickly and the image of Harlow slowly changed with that passing time. I enjoyed the cross road with the arrival of Ben, feeling her love for him, as well as his for her and understood her decision, her vow carrying weight as it should. I felt that was stronger than just the text.
Moving through the story I felt Belle's heart beat and break over and over again and I felt her pick herself up and do what she needed to do to continue with this life. I loved her meeting Hank at the event and I was so sad when he disappeared because that connection between them could be felt indefinitely. When he showed back up years later I knew that this was her one true love.
Moving to the end, although the words were not spoken to a knowing I hope her dream was real and that they found one another, but I also felt like they both could have passed on and it could be their souls reuniting. It is left wide opened so one would never really know.
All in all, this book was touching, it was a great read and one that I would recommend to all. It was full of vivid events and pictures that build the story into a great journey.
Time moved quickly and the image of Harlow slowly changed with that passing time. I enjoyed the cross road with the arrival of Ben, feeling her love for him, as well as his for her and understood her decision, her vow carrying weight as it should. I felt that was stronger than just the text.
Moving through the story I felt Belle's heart beat and break over and over again and I felt her pick herself up and do what she needed to do to continue with this life. I loved her meeting Hank at the event and I was so sad when he disappeared because that connection between them could be felt indefinitely. When he showed back up years later I knew that this was her one true love.
Moving to the end, although the words were not spoken to a knowing I hope her dream was real and that they found one another, but I also felt like they both could have passed on and it could be their souls reuniting. It is left wide opened so one would never really know.
All in all, this book was touching, it was a great read and one that I would recommend to all. It was full of vivid events and pictures that build the story into a great journey.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2018
"Out of Innocence" is a unique story, with an interesting main character and a plotline that is not predictable. Belle is young and intrepid, with a sense of humor. Bad things happen along her life journey, but she doesn't let them get her down. I would have given this book a higher rating, but while it was well written, the storyline was very choppy and there were no indications when a new section ended and another began within a chapter. Some authors use visual markers -- little symbols or a large/dropped capital or something to distinguish time passing, but that sort of cue was left out completely, which frequently drew me out of the story.
April 30, 2018
Can a Scottish girl leave her family and homeland and find a new home in America? Throughout the story, we discover a strong woman who despite personal tragedies, learns to dedicate herself to her family and finally find love. Well-written story. Set in the '20's, we too can experience the hardships of living on a farm. But the heroine knows how to deal with them. A good read.
April 2, 2018
2.5 stars. Poorly edited, many grammatical errors, spelling typos, punctuation and font-change errors. Content shifts without segues. And the author failed to end the story ... just tired of writing? Expected a true victory of Belle's heart and her immigrant spirit, and it did not come through.
May 25, 2018
Only the strong survive
I loved this story of a girl surviving so many bad situations to end with a happily ever after.
She always made the best of bad situations and never gave up hope. The ending is the best.
I loved this story of a girl surviving so many bad situations to end with a happily ever after.
She always made the best of bad situations and never gave up hope. The ending is the best.
June 9, 2018
Not your typical novel
This book has more books and lows than any other modern I've read. It's sadly realistic, yet hopeful and endearing at the same time. The ending was the only component left lacking in my opinion, yet not enough diminish the book in any way.
This book has more books and lows than any other modern I've read. It's sadly realistic, yet hopeful and endearing at the same time. The ending was the only component left lacking in my opinion, yet not enough diminish the book in any way.
April 30, 2018
Touching story
Story had interesting depictions of early immigration into America and about living a hard life but seeing only the good in it.
Story had interesting depictions of early immigration into America and about living a hard life but seeing only the good in it.
May 5, 2018
Pretty good
May 29, 2018
I loved it!
Hardly knew what to expect with this Scottish story but it was wonder filled. So realistic, I can't recommend it more highly, do read it, you'll not be sorry.
Hardly knew what to expect with this Scottish story but it was wonder filled. So realistic, I can't recommend it more highly, do read it, you'll not be sorry.
April 20, 2018
Very slow
A slow and heavy read. The content had potential to be better but it just didn't work. Only finished because I hoped it would put me to sleep. No luck. My brain just churned beside it.
A slow and heavy read. The content had potential to be better but it just didn't work. Only finished because I hoped it would put me to sleep. No luck. My brain just churned beside it.
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