Seeking peace between the Scots and the English, Lady Miriam MacDonald, a diplomat from the Queen Anne's court, wins the admiration of two special Scotsmen--the laird of Kidalton Castle and the Border Lord.
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The superheroes had best look out, for there's a new laddie on the block: Border Lord. Like an 18th-century Superman, Duncan Armstrong Kerr, Earl of Kidalton, convinces Lady Miriam MacDonald that he is a mild-mannered, bumbling Scot with thick spectacles and a kilt. But at night he becomes Border Lord, galloping across the countryside, tartan cape flying, to "mete out justice" when English baron Aubrey Townsend or his household ruffians cause trouble. Queen Anne has sent Miriam, "star of her diplomatic corps," to settle the ongoing hostilities. Though Duncan is charming in a bashful sort of way, he's just as unhelpful as Aubrey when it comes to clearing up the dispute. No wonder that Miriam, though ignorant of his true identity, is seduced by Border Lord's straightforward lust in a late-night encounter. Lamb ( The Betrothal ) makes her story so intensely dramatic (and drops so many mentions of men's testicles, or "lady crackers," as they are called here) that it transcends silliness and ends in sheer boredom.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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THIS BOOK IS THE BEST!!! Duncan is hilarious, while Miriam is sweetly befuddled as well as earnestly trying to help, wonderfully, gloriously, swept off her feet by Duncan's "alter ego." Or is his day persona his "alter ego?" A laugh riot a minute, but a word of warning. The entire comprehensive complexity of the humor is capable of being truly, fully appreciated by completing two or three reads. And, yes, this book leaves the reader with a desire to read again and again. So be ready to crack it One More Time! My recommendation? GET THIS BOOK. And watch for the others in the set: Chieftain and The Maiden of Inverness.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It did the things that I love books to do, it made me laugh, shed a tear and sigh whilst reading the wonderful, very nicely written love scenes. It's the first book I have read by Arnette Lamb but it certainly won't be my last!!
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Wonderful book!,
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As if the cover isn't enough to make you fall head over heels for the hero, Arnette Lamb manages a perfect sizzle and pop love story, with humor and sensuality written all over it. Duncan is hillarious, posing as a foppish fool who is fond of peacocks in order to convince Miriam the Diplomat that he's innocent. But at night he's the Border Lord, the handsome and mysterious and most deliciously yummy "ghost." The only tweak in this book is the ending, which is a bit dissapointing and a little contrived. Still, the rest of the book is wonderful and makes up for it in all other aspects. Read this book, of not all of Ms. Lamb's others, because they're absoloutly priceless!
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"Sweet Saint Margaret," Miriam swore, "he'll be a gout-ridden Scotsman with braids in his hair and beer on his breath." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lady crackers, doona ken, tartan cape, lesser hall, spotted cattle, tunnel door, manly parts, castle yard, keeping room Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Border Lord, Lady Miriam, Duncan Kerr, Hadrian's Wall, Kenneth Kerr, Lord Duncan, Mary Elizabeth, Glenlyon Campbells, Lady Alexis, Sweeper's Heath, Alexis Southward, Avery Chilton-Wall, Grand Reiver, Act of Union, Duncan Armstrong Kerr, Rob Roy, Sir Lancelot, Bothly Green, King Ahmed, Adrienne Birmingham, Alexander Lindsay, Aubrey Townsend, Betsy Lindsay, Sweet Saint Ninian New!
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"Sweet Saint Margaret," Miriam swore, "he'll be a gout-ridden Scotsman with braids in his hair and beer on his breath." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lady crackers, doona ken, tartan cape, lesser hall, spotted cattle, tunnel door, manly parts, castle yard, keeping room Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Border Lord, Lady Miriam, Duncan Kerr, Hadrian's Wall, Kenneth Kerr, Lord Duncan, Mary Elizabeth, Glenlyon Campbells, Lady Alexis, Sweeper's Heath, Alexis Southward, Avery Chilton-Wall, Grand Reiver, Act of Union, Duncan Armstrong Kerr, Rob Roy, Sir Lancelot, Bothly Green, King Ahmed, Adrienne Birmingham, Alexander Lindsay, Aubrey Townsend, Betsy Lindsay, Sweet Saint Ninian New!
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- Highland Rogue by Arnette Lamb on 4 pages
- Rob Roy (Penguin Classics) by Walter Scott on 4 pages
- True Heart (Clan MacKenzie Trilogy) by Arnette Lamb on 4 pages
- Saint Ninian (Celtic Saints Series) by Iain Macdonald on page 61, page 66, and page 203
- Maiden of Inverness by Arnette Lamb in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Chieftain by Arnette Lamb in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Highland Rogue by Arnette Lamb in Front Matter
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