I enjoyed the journey through the Great Britain terrain as I invested my time in Blythe and Everard’s lives. I enjoyed reading Laura Fraztz’s The Rose and the Thistle. In the early 1700s, the political scene was in disaccord. A duke’s daughter and a Scottish laird are thrust into living arrangement, which brings about discontentment on both sides. 

Frantz weaves a touching tale of wealth and position in uncertain days. 

She entices the reader to turn the pages by developing both the main and minor characters’ identities. While Blythe’s family’s behavior caused me to root for her survival, I found myself desiring to learn how Everard’s greedy and unruly brother’s actions would affect his family. 

I am not well versed in the governing aspects of this time period in Great Britain. The crucial setting of this novel required me to explore the era and the colloquialisms. Thus, slowing down the adventure at times. 

Laura Frantz’s descriptive words bring to life the countryside, costumes, and castles as well as  the deep emotions of the character’s grief for loved ones, loyalty to family, and fears of the future. I found myself transported in time, wanting to discover Blythe and Everard’s destiny. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing through the Revell Read blogger program. The opinions expressed are my own.