Druid Hill: Book 2

Veil of Time #2

by Claire R. McDougall

In this sequel to Veil Of Time, a seizure-free Maggie has come to accept that her visits to the 8th century world of Prince Fergus have come to an end. More than five years have elapsed, her son is now studying at Oxford, and she has finally entered into a new marriage. Everything feels settled in her world. But while she and her new husband are driving past the ancient village of Scone in Perthshire, she has a sudden flashback. During a late-night visit to the ancient graveyard behind the village, Maggie once again steps out of her own time and back into the arms of Fergus. Far from his native Dunadd, Fergus now lives in Scone with his brother Murdoch and his mother under the aegis of Pictish King Oengus. When the church promises to crown Murdoch king in return for his help in overthrowing Oengus, Maggie and Fergus are forced to flee.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2019

About the author

Claire R. McDougall, a native of Scotland, graduated from Oxford University and lives now in Aspen, Colorado, with her family. After an early start as a newspaper columnist, her career in creative writing moved through the genres of poetry and short stories to settle on Scottish novels.

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This continues Maggie's adventures from the first book though in the beginning of the book, she is trying to get used to being seizure free as well as being in the present while also being pulled to her other life that she would slip into during a seizure.

When she finds herself slipping back into her life with Fergus in Ancient Scotland, she is left with the dilemma as to whether she can stay in this time but also be a part of her son's life in modern day Scotland, how her relationship with her second husband Jim is going to pan out and what would be the right direction to go in.

I really enjoyed this book and I loved getting to see glimpses of life in Ancient Scotland. I also liked that there was a twist and that some of the actions that Maggie partakes in has changed parts of her life in the modern world.

Looking forward to continuing on with the series and seeing what next is in store.

Trigger warnings: seizures, hospital stay, divorce, death, murder, some violence, burning that results in death, being forced to flee homes for safety, accidental drowning, kidnapping

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I’m totally invested in the characters and the story. I love the possibility of an alternate Scottish history. The writing is fluid and engaging. I feel drawn in past the veil of time, anxious to see what happens next. Highly recommend.