Review: Maggie Mine
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 15, 2012
When her Father and two older brothers went to war for the English King, Maggie worked very hard to keep their home or castle safe. Her father and oldest brother was killed in this war, but she did not know the fate of Brodie her favorite brother. Maggie was betrothed to an English gentleman who was also killed in the war. Nicholas Neville, Lord of Middleham fought with the Durwood chieftain, and they became very close friends. He promised to go to Urquhart and inform Maggie that he has been appointed as her guardian, and she must leave her home and clan and travel to his home until he or the king has chosen another betrothed for her. Both Maggie and Nicholas were so battle weary. She was determined to keep him out of Urquhart, all she could see was English warriors. He had a duty to take her with him and, both being stubborn and strong willed they fought against each other. The English king was determined to to betroth English Lords with Scottish Ladies, or Scottish warriors with English ladies, to combine the two country's more favorably. Although Maggie and Nicholas are both stubborn and butt heads often, they soon grow to respect each other very much. After the betrothed of Nicholas does not come to pass Maggie and Nicholas fall in love themselves. When the king sends a letter stating they should get married they did not fight the request.  They would always butt heads but they were very much in love.It was a great story I have read it over and over. I enjoy it every time I read it.