19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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Best Book I've Read, Next to Outlander, June 13, 2001
By A Customer
This is one of the BEST, most accurate depictions of the Battle of Culloden and the events leading up to the battle that I have read. Ms. Canham has definitely done her research. She uses real-life characters and real-life events, and weaves her heart-wrenching love story into history with a tale that will leave you looking for additional pages at the end of the book. This book is one of the best Scottish historical romances that I've read and definitely rates right up there with Outlander. The only discrepancy that I've found is with the character of "John MacGillivray". His actual name was Alexander MacGillivray and he was apparently ever bit as much a hero as Ms. Canham has illustrated in this book. If you are interested in Scotland, the battles and events leading up to Culloden, the sad, tragic tale of the Battle of '76 and the heroic people of Scotland, along with a truly breath-taking romantic love story, then buy this book!
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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A True Standout from the Norm, May 14, 2001
I've always liked Marsha Canham's writing, so I make an exception to buy all of her books. You can imagine how delighted I was when I found her latest novel on the supermarket shelf.
I wasn't expecting more out of Midnight Honour than any of her other books, but in truth, Midnight Honour was one of the best books I have read in a long time. The plot was different, and there were wonderful characters.
The plot was brilliant, and it was not at all what I was expecting. It begins with the heroine, Lady Anne Moy, already having been married to her husband (the hero, Angus Moy) for four years. That may seem rather odd for a romance novel, but it was a much longed for breath of fresh air. There were no silly "ripping through the maidenhead" scenes and it was nice to see a couple already comfortable with each other but still not perfect.
Have you ever noticed that there are very rairly decent male characters other than the hero in romance novels? Again Ms. Canham's book throughs normality aside. I found myself more in love with Anne's old flame, the dashing John MacGillivray, than I was with scholarly Angus. It was interesting because Anne was really in love with both men, and both men were in love with her. Oh those glourius torn loyalties. The book certainly kept my attention.
Ms. Canham also did not fall victem to the tenancy to add too much historical detail. Her battle scenes were emotional, true to fact, and blessedly short. The heroine, Lady Anne, was a warrior. Ms. Canham is the only author I have ever read who has been able to pull that off. Most the time the warrior heroine is spoiled, ridicoulosly stubborn and obscenely stupid. Lady Anne is none of these, she seems very real throughout the entire story.
Midnight Honour is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and I finished reading it wishing it would never end. Marsha Canham has written a book that steps completaly outside the bounds of ordinary romance novels and comes off wonderfully.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Remember to exhale, May 8, 2001
By A Customer
I inhaled this book, getting caught up in all the facets of the passions from early on. The passions of husband/wife, other man/other woman, family/clan, clan/coutry, honor/survival. The historical detail magnifies the emotional and ethical struggles in a period of dark humanity. Bringing "Colonel" Anne MacIntosh and her clan affiliates to vivid life, Ms. Canham has graphically portrayed the conflicts inherent in personal responsibility and accountability.
Well researched, extremely well written. Ms. Canham is always a joy to read. This book especially so. Particularly for any Clan Chattan member or descendent. Remember to exhale. But never forget.
P.S. - Nearly a year later, these characters still haunt me. This book has a permanent place on my shelf and in my heart.
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