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Book Reviews of By Fire and by Sword (Graham, Bk 3)

By Fire and by Sword (Graham, Bk 3)
By Fire and by Sword - Graham, Bk 3
Author: Elaine Coffman
ISBN-13: 9780778322887
ISBN-10: 0778322882
Publication Date: 4/1/2006
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 44 ratings
Publisher: Mira Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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reviewed By Fire and by Sword (Graham, Bk 3) on + 3389 more book reviews
In 1746 Lady Kenna Lennox needs to flee the Highlands before she is murdered by her family enemy Lord Walter, who killed her brothers and tortured her sister. She pleads with American privateer Captain Colin Montgomery to take her to America, but he refuses. Instead she sails to France on the Danish vessel Aethelred II.

Kenna becomes a student of a master swordsman Monsieur Le Comte. Meanwhile feeling guilt and desire Colin journeys to France on his ship Dancing Water to insure Kenna is okay. When tragedy strikes, Colin escorts her back to Scotland where she must ignore her need for the handsome colonist as diverting her from her objective to challenge, defeat and kill Walter in a sword duel.

Kenna is the focus of this fine eighteenth century romance in which vengeance is what keeps her breathing. The story line is character driven as she flees to Calais and then Paris to learn how to fight before retuning to challenge her greedy adversary. Though Walter never fully comes across as more than an avaricious SOB, fans will enjoy this fine tale starring an intrepid champion trying to ignore love as a detractor to her life's goal, but Colin refuses to go away
reviewed By Fire and by Sword (Graham, Bk 3) on + 1217 more book reviews
The story line could have been interesting, but I couldn't find any character development, or motivation behind the characters. Why did the heroine have to kill the monstrously evil bad guy herself, without any help? Why did the hero fall in love with her? - I couldn't figure it out; maybe you can.
reviewed By Fire and by Sword (Graham, Bk 3) on + 75 more book reviews
A lady with a sword, and a man that is a american privateer these two clash and come together in a wonderful story full of history and intrigue.
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Scottish romance
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With her sword for protection, Lady Kenna Lennox of Scotland defies social convention and reopens her family's ancient distillery. This feat of wit and daring captures the attention of the sadistic Lord Walter--the Englishman who nearly destroyed her beloved older sister, a man who is determined to bring Lady Lennox to heel.
When Colin Montgomery, and American privateer, appears on the scene Kenna is instantly wary, yet highly attracted to this man among men. Filled with fear that she will be betrayed by her longing heart, Kenna struggles between the love she feels, the independence she craves and the danger she must face alone.
As vengeful, vicious plots unfold around her, Kenna must take up her sword to face her enemy, and fight for her life and her newfound love.
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