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Seldom have I read a historical romance where the history and romance are so deftly intertwined. There was no "information dump" that many authors fall into nor was it a "pseudo historical" where the basic setting is the only thing historical about it.
Ms. Clare wove real life events into the very fabric of this wonderful romance, educating the reader without one even being aware! Not only that, but she has taken a time period in US History that few ever bother with, or are interested in more than likely, the mid 1700s - before the revolution yet after the pilgrims. "Surrender" falls in the middle of the French and Indian wars. Boring? Nope! Incredibly interesting when played off of the tempestuous relationship between Annie, a Scottish laird's daughter who has been brutally treated, and Iain MacKinnon, a warrior compelled to fight in the war or hang. Iain first finds her as she is about to be raped and murdered by an Indian attack on her home. He cannot bear to witness the atrocity even though orders are never to reveal himself or his men when scouting. His decision sets into motion events that will forever change both their lives.
History has seldom been so much fun to read!
Ms. Clare wove real life events into the very fabric of this wonderful romance, educating the reader without one even being aware! Not only that, but she has taken a time period in US History that few ever bother with, or are interested in more than likely, the mid 1700s - before the revolution yet after the pilgrims. "Surrender" falls in the middle of the French and Indian wars. Boring? Nope! Incredibly interesting when played off of the tempestuous relationship between Annie, a Scottish laird's daughter who has been brutally treated, and Iain MacKinnon, a warrior compelled to fight in the war or hang. Iain first finds her as she is about to be raped and murdered by an Indian attack on her home. He cannot bear to witness the atrocity even though orders are never to reveal himself or his men when scouting. His decision sets into motion events that will forever change both their lives.
History has seldom been so much fun to read!
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