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The Hostage of Glenorchy

A Highland Romance of Tudor Scotland (The Highland Ballad Series, Book 1)

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The Hostage of Glenorchy

By: Kristin Gleeson
Narrated by: Linda McDade
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Scotland 1556. No one can know her true identity, and the castle's mysterious hostage is irresistible, but will it bring betrayal - or even death?

After overhearing a plot to kill Mary Queen of Scots, Abby Gordon is sent from Paris to the Laird of Glenorchy’s home at Kilchurn Castle for safety. Disguised as a boy, she becomes a lute player among the household musicians where she encounters the laird’s hostage, the attractive Iain MacGregor, a pawn in the laird’s struggle for power in Scotland’s turbulent politics. But is Iain really a hostage to fortune or is he playing his own dangerous game? As Abby’s feelings intensify for this Glenorchy hostage she is caught in the web of intrigue that permeates the household and is drawn deeper and deeper into danger.

With spice, wit, and action-packed plotting, Kristin Gleeson’s Highland Ballad Series is as compelling as Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander novels.

©2016 Kristin Gleeson (P)2021 Kristin Gleeson Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Highlander Scotland

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Set in 16th century Scotland, Gleeson has created a compelling romance set amidst a dangerous political backdrop. McDade's narration was perfect and really brought the story to life.

A thrilling romance with enjoyable twists

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I got this audiobook via a promo code and this is my voluntary review.

Abbey tries to flee the turbulent world of politics and scheming with her precious lute in Kilchurn Castle in Scotland when she overhears a plot to assassinate the young queen. The historical and political background is more than fascinating and the attention to well researched detail and the scene setting are wonderfully brought to life by the fantastic narration by Linda McDade. Life at court and the life of musicians at the time feel very authentic and the book is enlightening and enjoyable.

I really liked this book and would be 5 stars if I could only rate book 2, 'The Mists of Glen Strae' as this does end prematurely on a cliffhanger.

4.5 stars for a fast-paced, dramatic novel

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Abby Gordon 18yrs is a musician and plays the lute, her father being the best lute player around and plays for Queen Mary of Scotland, but he is also a womaniser and Abby hears a plot to assassinate Queen Mary and flees France disguised as a boy musician and ends up playing for the laird of Kilchum castle, and falls for a hostage at the castle but the hostage is not in the dungeons but in a locked room is he in fact a hostage ? or there for other, reasons, these are dangerous times and Abby herself is in danger as she is caught wandering the castle in the night with no reasonable explanation Abby herself has to get away in what turns out to be the ending but the title states book 1 so more to follow. I did find a few faults with the story and the narrator did have a beautiful Scottish accent but I did find it a very hard struggle to understand and kept going back over the dialogue to make sure I heard right, which did put me off eventually but did manage to finish it. I don't think I would bother with the other audio's in the series as it was hard work to listen to.

A Ballard

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listening to this book. looking out for book 2
would recommend this book thumps up.

thank you for this free book throughly enjoyed.

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I wondered at the beginning of the story where it was going but as it went on it became very exciting and I found myself rooting for the character! would love to read book 2.
the narrator was brilliant!

a very good read!

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A story that is defiantly a background book in the best way as in a story that you can listen to and still be able to do other things at the same time. The story flows well throughout but needs to continue past this book.

A Highland Romance of Tudor Scotland

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I thought Linda McDade, was perfect for this book. She bought the characters and story to life.

The plot and story are intriguing and add great suspense, the characters are likeable .

I found the book enlightening and enjoyable.

Enjoyed

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