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As High As The Heavens (2008)

As High as the Heavens (2008)

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0800758161 (ISBN13: 9780800758165)
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English
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fleming h. revell company

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This book just automatically cathes your attention! I mean look at the cover! She's gorgeos, he's even more gorgeos, The castle and hills, the title. And I have to admit, thats why I originally bought it from my favorite book store. I know, I know, dont judge a book by its cover. But I have to say,I think the story far surpasses the cover! Heather Gordon is a woman of sixteenth-century nobility, accostemed to the finer things in life. And yet, she's always longed for something more fullfilling than pretty gowns and a rich husband, something that truely means something. And suddenly, it seems her life might just change....just not how she's always imagined and longed for. As in, going to go live with an extremely cute guy and teach him how to be a courtly gentleman...everyday...togther...in close range. Forget his parents and the fact that they don't exactly get along with each other all that great. Or at all. Duncan Mackenzie is a rugged highlander who is accostemed to living the..well...rugged highlander life. What he's not accustmed to is being told he has a twin brother and their both part of the nobility.Didnt see that one comin'!Oh and did I mention Duncan has to play the role of his brother in a daring plot to save Queen Mary? But Duncan was brought to the highlands as a baby and knows no other way of life but wearing a kilt(not tights), carrying a claymore(not those sissy little things noblemans carry), and being pretty rough around the edges. So Heather, the noblemans daughter,is enlisted to teach him how to act the proper young lord. She's beautifull, feiry, and altogether to frusterating and haughty for the stong-willed Duncan. And so the journey begins....you might want some popcorn for this!!!Unlike so many others, this book grabbed you from the start. It was like I was there with heather, I wanted to slap Duncan one moment and kiss him the next! Obviously, this is pretty romantic, which is my favorite kind of book. With strong and relateable characters, I think anyone would enjoy this book! Exept maybe your brother or boyfriend...I give it five stars for AMAZING-MUST READ!!!! Good job Mrs.Morgan, another awesome novel!!! p.s. This one is frind approved!! (thanks for reading it Mary k!)

Mary, Queen of Scots, needs to be rescued. Heather Gordon's father has a plan that involved her. She is to train Duncan MacKenzie, a Highlander that is the unknown twin of Colin Stewart. She is ready to serve her queen, but will she risk living away from her family and privileges lifestyle?I will thank you, Lord, in front o fall the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. ~ Psalm 57: 9-10Time Period: 1568Location: ScotlandReviewed from a library copy.

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This is a captivating book based upon an attempt to free Mary, Queen of Scots, from captivity in Lochleven Castle. Mary has been forced to abdicate in favor of her young son, and her half-brother now rules as regent. Powerful lords have moved the country to Protestantism, but Mary's Catholic supporters seek to restore her to the throne. The time is January, 1568, and noblewoman, Heather Gordon is enlisted by her father to travel to the Highlands to seek the help of the only man who can get into the castle to rescue the queen. He is the twin of one Colin Stewart, separated as a baby when his father was going into battle and wanted to be sure one of his sons would survive as heir. Colin grew up never knowing he had a brother, as did the brother, thinking he was the son of highlander peasants. Heather must educate this man in the ways of court and nobility, so he can take Colin's place for a rescue planned in May, since Colin has aligned with those currently in power and is on friendly terms with Mary's gaoler.This story is suspenseful from beginning to end. The mystery of children separated at birth and told as adults about their true heritage is emotional to say the least. Characters are bold, believable, and have emotional depth. Not only is this an interesting story, but it is a look at the beauty of Scotland and life of the times told through marvelous descriptive passages. It always amazes me to read how much people were able to accomplish in these long ago times, from traveling through the frigid winter to living off the land in remote, rugged areas. There is just enough Scottish dialogue to make the reader feel you are in Scotland, but not too much to make it difficult to read and enjoy.
—Betty Strohecker

I'm glad I had extra time today because once I got started (again) on this book, I could not put it down. This book embodies every thing I love about the genre. It's fairly well written. The characters (though they're always extremely good-looking but that comes with the territory) are just flawed enough to make them believable and sympathetic. The plot unfolds at a reasonable yet gripping pace.It took me a little while to get into this one, not sure why but once I was in, I was hooked. I loved this book despite all the genre clichés (like the attractiveness of the main characters and the fact that they almost instantly fall in love) and will definitely read it again.
—Jeni Enjaian

I love the setting of the book--the Scottish Highlands--and the fact that the plot was somewhat inspired by a historical event--the attempted rescue of Mary, Queen of the Scots.I enjoyed the read though, at times, the plot was very predictable. The romance between the two main characters, Heather and Duncan, was a mixture of sweetness and annoyance at different times throughout the book (with an over-protective mother to boot).In the end, it is a decent story but it seems to lack spiritual substance. There is mention of Christian beliefs but, to me, it seemed somewhat forced into the scenes.
—Ruth Apollonia

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