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A Thimbleful of Honor

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This was a delightful historical fiction, detailing the stories of two cousins Wylie and George, whose fates get irrevocably impacted by the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. Whilst their fathers were lairds in the Scottish Highlands, they are forced to part during the aftermath of the rebellion. Spanning through countries and decades, the story looks at the emotional consequences of political events and how it leaves a lasting scar. The dose on Scottish history and the brilliant vivid narration of the Scottish locales are a treat to the reader. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and my thanks to Graham, and the publishers Repository Press LLC, for gifting me with a copy of this book.

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i really enjoyed reading this book, it was a great story with interesting characters. I enjoyed the romance going on in the book.

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I loved this book. This story takes place in Scotland, a magical and extraordinary land. Before his father offered to host Wylie's two children, nothing could attract Wylie Macpherson back to Scotland. After a long exile that lasted 25 years, his return seems to be even more complicated than what he was anticipating. Wylie encounters a village that longed for his return, but he only wants to retire to his ship. However, Wylie has crucial responsibilities that will not be easy to ignore. Anna Macrae lost someone at sea, so she is a bit cynical of men who chase their dreams across the oceans. She thinks that everything that someone could want or need as family, community, friends can be found in the Highlands. Anna runs her father's business and soon sees that Wylie's children need a parent. Not only that, Anna manages to identify the sorrow and rage that Wylie feels. Maybe, Anna's interaction with Wylie could lead to something more. I liked the details in this book because the author describes various historical elements of the time. Anna is a very tenacious and intelligent young woman. She was my favorite character because of her simple way of seeing things. The Highlanders lived through a tremendously difficult time during the eighteenth century. I think this novel manages to describe their condition of a life well. On the other hand, this was a lovely romance that made this book an enjoyable story. I thank NetGalley and Repository Press LLC for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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I really enjoyed reading this book. I always like getting history and scenery mixed in with the story line.

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The first of a new series. The story is of Wylie MacPherson, the son of a Laird that went into hiding in France in 1745 during the Scottish uprising. Fast forward 25 years later, Wylie was given a pardon and against his better judgment returns home with his two sons. Still grieving the death of his wife, he finds that his father just passed away and he is now the new Laird. Many things have changed in 25 years, but he has not forgiven his cousin George for betraying him to the British. Anne was a little girl at the time and always was in love with Wylie, but Wylie now returns as a bitter man. A man who can’t wait to sell his inheritance and start a new adventure in East Florida.
There are a lot of issues Wylie needs to deal with, and hidden truths that comes to light. If you love the “Outlander” you will enjoy reading this book.
 I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.

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A Thimbleful of Honor is a well written and passionate story about life in the Highlands after the 1745 rebellion. For many it is a hard life and many who had taken any part in the rebellion have lived tough lives.

Anna and Wylie have lost so much and yet somehow they share a bond that brings them a bit of joy and bliss to their lives. As a reader of both historical fiction and romance, as well as an Outlander fan and British history lover, I found this book very interesting and a good read.

Some parts are a bit long and I had to go back a re-read some parts, but thats what books with depth do.

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After reading the Outlander series I developed a deeper interest for Scotland and it’s history. That was one of the reasons I requested a copy of this book on NetGalley.
A Thimbleful of Honor takes place twenty-five years after the Jacobites and the Battle of Culloden, which was the biggest loss in the Scottish history.
Wylie Macpherson comes back to Scotland to leave his sons with his father as he can’t fill this role properly. He soon gets to know that his father is dead and he needs to face his memories and new responsibilities. While Wylie comes to terms with his duties he can’t be a father. Anna can see the missing parent role for the man’s sons and starts to fill that position for them, with that she grows close to Wylie.
A beautifully written historical novel with realistic characters, historical background and some romance.

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A Thimbleful of Honor takes place 25 years after Culloden. Widower Wylie returns to Scotland after years in France to bring his two sons to stay with his father for a while since he feels he is not living up to his late wife’s expectations as a father. Upon arrival he learns his father has died and he now is laird. Wylie only wants to get an accounting of the estate and sell, but in the process gets caught up in family politics and learns that some of his long held opinions about what happened to him in 1745 might need to be reassessed. Linda Lee Graham has written a wonderful story filled with true to life characters and vibrant descriptions. It is family and political drama with a touch of romance. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

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