Review: Novella with a little mystery and passion
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 3, 2013
Anne Stuart has written a dark mysterious novella about a nun who finds love with a temperamental sheriff.  With overtures of Robin Hood, the High Sheriff of Huntington is an engrossing story. Alistair, The Sheriff of Huntington is perceived as an evil tempered man, whose mother is branded a witch.  He is married by proxy to a nun and he has decided he will not change his ways one iota for his new bride.  He is an unrepentant libertine.Lady Elspeth never wanted to leave the convent but is forced into a marriage.  When she arrives at Alastair's keep she is left alone for days but she becomes very determined to meet her bridegroom.  Elspeth is bold, funny and resourceful and Alistair is surprised by his reaction to his willowy bride.This tale is has a prophecy that guides some of the actions of the characters.  The leads have chemistry and even though this is an abbreviated story, I felt like I knew the protagonists well enough to understand their actions and motivations.