Highland Call [Paperback]

Sharon Gillenwater (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

When Great Britain declares war on France, Napoleon orders the arrest of all British men on French soil, including Selena Delaroe's twin brother Nicholas.All attempts to secure his freedom fail. By 1811 he has been detained for eight years. When the French threaten to kill him, Selena agrees to spy for them to keep her brother alive, though she is a Christian and loyal to England. The British government asks Gabriel Macpherson to help them determine whether or not she is working for Napoleon. Soon after Gabriel becomes the manager of her country estate, he falls in love with Selena, believing God has chosen her for him. When he learns she is a French spy, he must choose between his heart and loyalty to his country -- or trust God to turn an impossible situation into one of honor and hope.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Gabriel Macpherson sees Selena Delaroe across a crowded ballroom and falls in love with the great beauty without knowing who she is. One year later, in 1811, he is hired as her estate manager. Unknown to Selena, Gabriel has ulterior motives in taking the position. Selena, whose brother has been imprisoned by the French, is suspected of spying for Napoleon's army in order to gain his freedom. Gabriel, who still loves Selena, has agreed to spy on her in hopes of clearing her name. Gillenwater's latest (after Song of the Highlands, Multnomah, 1997) is highly agreeable, with intriguing if superficial characters, a light Christian message, and heavy doses of adventure and intrigue. It should prove popular with most undemanding readers, especially those who love historical romance. Suitable for larger collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Sharon Gillenwater is the bestselling of the Palisades titles Love Song, Antiques, Song of the Highlands, and Texas Tender, as well as a novella in the Palisades anthology A Christmas Joy. She has also authored several novels for the general market.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Palisades (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590528085
• ISBN-13: 978-1590528082
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,900,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Gillenwater's first novel was released in 1988 by Dorchester. Since then, she has written for Berkley (Sharon Gillenwater and Sharon Harlow), Harlequin Historicals (Sharon Harlow) and in the Christian market for Multnomah, Steeple Hill, Love Inspired, and Revell. Though she has also published six English/Scottish historical romances, the majority of her books are set in small West Texas towns, similar to the farming and ranching community where she grew up.

Sharon's current project is publishing her numerous out of print titles as e-books. Love Song, Book 1 in the Buckley, Texas Series, is currently available on Kindle. Texas Treasure, Book 2 (previously titled Antiques), and Texas Tender, Book 3 will be available soon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as the first!, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Highland Call (Alabaster Books) (Paperback)

I have been awating this book since the first one came out and I wasn't disappointed. Once again Sharon Gillenwater has written characters that are believable. Most secular romances these days are nothing but one sex scene after another and most of the Christian romances are too virtuous to be real. Ms. Gillenwater tells a story involving emotions and passion without all of the lewd descriptions, and God is at the center of the relationship without the characters being portrayed as near-perfect people. Both the characters of Selena and Gabriel have many faults and issues that they must work through, some of which are relevent today as well. Thank you, Ms. Gillenwater for a delightful read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Written!, August 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Highland Call (Alabaster Books) (Paperback)

Highland Call is a spectacular book filled with adventure, romance, and suspense. I have read books of all kinds and I must say this is one that I come back to time and time again. Ms. Gillenwater develops the characters in such a way that you feel like they are your good friends. You care about what happens to each and every one of them. Unlike secular romance, Highland Call enforces good morals; but unlike many other Christian novels, the relationships are not dry and boring. The characters are Christian without being unrealistically good. They struggle with right and wrong just as each of us do. The book is well written so you can follow it easily and you don't get characters mixed up. I highly recommend it for anyone and everyone looking for a great read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great improvement!, June 6, 2005

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This review is from: Highland Call (Alabaster Books) (Paperback)

"Highland Call" is a magnificent improvement over Gillenwater's previous book, "Song of the Highlands"! To be honest, after reading the first novel, I would NOT have even considered reading the second, except for the fact that I had already bought the second before even reading the first (I get a little over-zealous with my book purchasing sometimes ;). Almost immediately after beginning Highland Call, I was totally amazed at what I found - Gillenwater had learned to create true depth in her characters in a way that was lacking before, causing you to really care for them! She had learned to write dialogue and details in a much more realistic and interesting way! The previous book was so cheesy I could hardly stand it, but Highland Call was a book I truly enjoyed reading, and even learning from. After finishing it I found myself thinking about the characters from time to time, and wishing that there was more to read about them - which to me is a definite sign of a good book!