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by Vickie McDonough
Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: The Price of Freedom
Author: Carol Umberger
Publisher: Integrity Publishers
ISBN: 1-591-45006-3
Genre: Inspirational/Historical/Romance
When Kathryn de Lindsay's father dies, he
leaves her and their family estate at the mercy of the King of England, as
well as the man she most despises, Rodney Carleton, an English
nobleman-the very man who once betrayed her loving heart. Rodney swore
he'd marry Kathryn someday, and now it seems he'll have his way. But
Kathryn has a vital secret she is desperate to keep from Rodney, and she
begs God to send her a champion to protect her. Kathryn is shocked when
her prayer is answered in the form of possibly the only man she fears more
than Rodney-the dreaded Black Bryan.
One of Scotland's fiercest warriors, Bryan Mackintosh, serves only his
king, Robert the Bruce. Knowing how the king suffered when his family was
captured, Bryan vows never to take a wife until Scotland is free. Now he
has been thrown together with Kathryn, a feisty woman as determined to
protect all that is hers as he is to see Scotland free. Bryan agrees to be
Kathryn's protector, but unusual and unexpected orders from his king
leaves Bryan struggling to obey for the first time in his life.
Scotland faces what could possibly be her final step to freedom from
England. Though vastly out-numbered, the brave Scots will not run from
this fight. When Kathryn realizes Bryan could die, she must decide what is
most important to her. She's developed feelings for the ferocious, stoic
knight,
but can she truly trust the man with everything she holds dear? Can Bryan,
who's never opened up and trusted a woman, have faith that Kathryn and her
God will not betray him?
The Price of Freedom is an awesome story set in 14th century
Scotland, shortly after the tragic death of William Wallace. Carol
Umberger creates such wonderful heroes and heroines that it's almost
impossible to believe this is only her second novel. Bryan Mackintosh is
to die for. A brave,
stoic knight not afraid to give his life for his country or his king.
Throw in a stubborn heroine who needs his protection but bucks him every
chance she gets, and you have a fabulous story that will hold you captive
for hours.
The Price of Freedom is loaded with fascinating, historic detail
that doesn't bog down the reader. Even the book's cover is awesome-one of
the best I've ever seen. The ragged edges of the pages give the book an
antique look, completing the atmosphere of something ancient. Circle of
Honor, the first
book in The Scottish Crown Series, won RWAs 2001 Golden Heart Award, and
I'm certain The Price of Freedom is sure to win awards, as well. I
can't wait for the next book in the series. I highly recommend book two in
The Scottish Crown Series, The Price of Freedom-an absolute must
for your next book purchase.
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