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In 1715, Lady Blythe Hedley's father is declared an enemy of the British crown because of his Jacobite sympathies, forcing her to flee her home in northern England. Secreted to the tower of Wedderburn Castle in Scotland, Lady Blythe awaits who will ultimately be crowned king. But in a house with seven sons and numerous servants, her presence soon becomes known.

No sooner has Everard Hume lost his father, Lord Wedderburn, than Lady Hedley arrives with the clothes on her back and her mistress in tow. He has his own problems--a volatile brother with dangerous political leanings, an estate to manage, and a very young brother in need of comfort and direction in the wake of losing his father. It would be best for everyone if he could send this misfit heiress on her way as soon as possible.

Drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue, shifting alliances, and ambitions, Lady Blythe must be careful whom she trusts. Her fortune, her future, and her very life are at stake. Those who appear to be adversaries may turn out to be allies--and those who pretend friendship may be enemies.

 
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ADVANCE PRAISE

• “A masterful achievement of historical complexity and scintillating romance sure to thrill readers with its saga of love under siege.”— Booklist, starred review

• “A deeply atmospheric story of faith, love, and sacrifice that is as captivating as it is enthralling.”— Sarah E. Ladd, bestselling author of The Cornwall Novels

• “Marked by majestic Scottish scenery and a memorable trip to Edinburg, The Rose and the Thistle is a delightful historical romance set during a tumultuous time.”— Forward Reviews

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Christy Award-winning author, Laura Frantz, is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century, and writes her manuscripts in longhand first. Her stories often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying in the years 1748-1750. Proud of her heritage, she is also a Daughter of the American Revolution. When not at home in Kentucky, she and her husband live in Washington State.

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My Thoughts

The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz is a story of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715 in Scotland. When Lady Blythe Hedley finds herself in shaky circumstances due to her father being declared an enemy of the English Crown. 

Lady Blythe finds herself at the mercy of Everard Hume, Lord Wedderburn. Everard's father, deceased, and his late mother were godparents to Lady Blythe and had promised her safe haven, unbeknown to Everard. She comes to him with the clothes on her back and her companion.

He doesn't actually welcome her with open arms and hides her away in the castle's tower. He eventually comes to know her and soon feelings start to creep into their relationship.

A brother to Everard, Davie, has Jacobite sympathies which causes unrest between the brothers, Everard has a young brother also, about 8, who steals Lady Blythe's heart. So along with an estate to run after his father's death and his obligation to his brother's and Lady Blythe, Everard is hard pressed to want anything to do with the current politics.

I found this book to be very interesting, the time period a must read and the gentle love story that develops between Lady Blythe and Everard to be very readable. The research is impeccable, I found it interesting once I finished the book and read the part by the author on how she was related to the Humes. It is always fun to see why an author writes what they do, especially if they are related to the characters.

I really recommend this book if you love historical fiction as I do. I give it 5 stars of course!

I received a copy of the book for review purposes only.