The Mark of Salvation (The Scottish Crown Series, Book 3) [Paperback]

Carol Umberger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 2003

Author Carol Umberger combines her love of history, romance, and God in a quartet of powerful stories set in 14th-century Scotland during the reign of Robert the Bruce, Scotland's great hero king.

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What do you do when your captor becomes more than a friend?
When asking for help means risking a man’s very life?
When love simply cannot happen . . . and you know it already has?

Countess Orelia Radbourne came north with her husband, expecting to claim a new estate once the English army trounced the rebel Scots. But her beloved is now dead, the Scots have won the day, and she is at the enemy’s mercy, guarded by a scowling soldier named Ceallach--a haunted and hunted man whose emotional scars are even worse than his physical ones. Yet he is also loyal and patient, and his steadiness soothes Orelia’s grief in ways she never expected.

Almost against their wills they forge a bond, though a long-ago vow forbids their love. Besides, her future is in England . . . and Orelia must return home to claim an inheritance. Ceallach promises to come if she ever needs him, though she knows she will never ask. But when the countess realizes her greedy in-laws will stop at nothing—even murder—to keep the inheritance from being passed on, she realizes she has only one place to turn.

About the Author

Carol Umberger is author of Circle of Honor, winner of the 2001 Golden Heart Award from the Romance Writers of America, and The Price of Freedom, the second book in the Scottish Crown series. A twelve-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Carol lives with her husband, Tom, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591450071
• ISBN-13: 978-1591450078
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Crafted..., November 3, 2003

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mrsd (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mark of Salvation (The Scottish Crown Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

The Mark of The Lion continues the Scottish Crown Series(no.3). You can read any of the books alone, but I think it helps to read them in the right order, if possible, because there are characters that spill over from one story into the next. I enjoyed this book because it has romance (love, love, love), drama (attempted kidnappings,sword fights), intrigue (why is he so scarred and bitter?), spiritual insights (God is faithful and good even when our world doesn't make sense), and historical facts(Scotland 1300's, lassies, weaving, lamb shearing). All elements that make a good story go (and keeps me turning the pages). The main reason I liked it, however, was because she tells a logical story. There are reasons that each character acts the way they do, and it makes sense. Have you ever read a book and wondered, "why is the character saying this or doing that?" Well, with this book, you won't be. If you want a well crafted book, read this. :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book, June 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mark of Salvation (The Scottish Crown Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

The Mark of Salvation is an amazing read, taking an indepth look at the character and life of the former Templar Knight Ceallach. Umberger lives up to her amazing and riveting standard in fiction, having the novel joined in style and content to the series yet keeping the plot from becoming much like either of the first two books (which in my opinion have a very similiar plot). I loved the book, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed her earlier works, or enjoys historical fiction.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical, October 19, 2006

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Barbara Warren - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mark of Salvation (The Scottish Crown Series, Book 3) (Paperback)

Another great historical from Carol Umberger. Robert the Bruce is determined to drive Prince Edward of England's troops out of Scotland. The English are confident and well equipped. Countess Orelia Radbourne accompanied her husband, the Earl of Radbourne, expecting they would be victorious. Instead her husband is dead, Edwards troops were defeated, and Orelia is a captive of Robert the Bruce and the hated Scots. Cealloch, Robert the Bruce's foster brother is charged with guarding her. Cealloch has lost everything. He is not safe anywhere, but he has put himself at risk to serve his brother. In spite of themselves, Orelia and Cealloch begin to trust each other and form a bond neither wanted.
Carol Umberger knows her history and she weaves the story into a rich tapestry full of color and pagentry. I highly recommend this one.