Sackier fills in the basic outline of the situation for readers. I know some things, but not a lot of things, about this period in British history, and I didn’t feel that the book really clued me in. Count me in for all kinds of adventure and romance, headed by a spunky fiery-haired protagonist! Unfortunately, I felt the book’s execution was overall simply okay, and if I had to pick one word to describe the novel, it would be “light.” The Freemason’s Daughter has an excellent premise: early eighteenth century Scottish political intrigue. Suddenly she finds herself torn between supporting her clan’s role in the Jacobian rebellion and protecting her unexpected new friends, including the Duke’s charming son, Lord Pembroke. When Jenna’s clan goes undercover in England to build a garrison on the Duke of Keswick’s estate, she is shocked to discover her family’s treason goes beyond sending money to fund James’s ascension claims. Yet Jenna never imagined she would need to make the sacrifice of leaving her home in Scotland. Jenna MacDuff and her family have always been willing to die for their king-the exiled James Stuart whom they hope one day to put back on the English throne.
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