My Brother's Keeper

by Lorrieann Russell

My Brother's Keeper is a fast-paced page-turner, historical fiction thriller set in 1607 Scotland that chronicles one man's attempt to bring reason to an unreasonable world. William Fylbrigge is a young idealist who finds himself in a position to bring a voice of reason to an otherwise unreasonable world, when he is named heir to his foster father's Dukedom. Having survived a traumatizing childhood in the cruel care of his older brother and his wife, who used the witch hysteria to their advantage, William takes on the mantel of 'defender' to the wrongly accused, gaining a the reputation of 'hero' among the country folk, and 'heretic' among the clergy. Upon his marriage to the duke's daughter, William soon discovers the treacheries of life among nobles. His jealous brother, Thomas, wishing to wrest William of his inheritance, uses his outspoken reputation against him, accusing William of joining in a demonic pact, and using witchcraft, and has him arrested. William struggles to survive the tortures long enough to prove his innocence, while fighting the demons in his own mind, and leftover scars of his childhood, but the cost of victory may be far greater than anyone could have imagined.

538 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

About the author

Lorrieann Russell’s writing credits include the novels My Brother’s Keeper, and In the Wake of Ashes, both independently published. By Right of Will marks her first novel with Lachesis Publishing. Ms. Russell has also written several short stories for the Writers Post Journal. She is a contributing author and artist to The Writers Post Journal.


She is a professional illustrator, and design artist and photographer. Her illustrations have appeared on book covers, magazines and calendars. An avid hiker, she takes much of her inspiration from nature, and the bulk of her photographic work is in landscape and natural settings. As an artist, her medium of choice is digital.

Reviews

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lorrieann Russell has successfully woven an intricate tale possibly retold in hushed whispers over the fires of time.

Full review in February 2013 issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lorrieann pens "My Brother's Keeper" in an original plot set in Scotland filled with magick and romance. Her characters are interesting and will hook you in and keep you turning the pages. A must read for all magickal, romance, adventure fans.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author which was provided for an honest review.

[Misfit · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought I would be all over this book about 17C Scotland based upon the glowing reviews. Wrong! I gave up at 50 pages, there was no sense of time and place and the characters were too 20th C, as was their "witty" dialogue. And what Scot gets married in tunic and hose instead of his Kilt?