Review: A tale of revenge...and love
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 16, 2012
Historical romance author Debra Glass' latest release, Scarlet Widow, builds on a Tennessean Civil war legend.Molly Barksdale has long been in love with the three Barksdale brothers, Witt, Hardin, and Greer, and though she married Witt, she yet dreams of all three. When war comes, things couldn't possibly be more complicated.Or can they? The Yankees roll through Maury County and kill Witt in the most brutal fashion. Then Colonel Meshach January and his men show up at Molly's plantation, and threaten her household if they don't give up the traitor Hardin. Hardin, who is accused of killing January's men in retribution for his brother's death. When she won't betray him, January's soldiers violate her.When Hardin and Greer find out about the transgression, Hardin goes after the soldiers, knife in hand, while Greer offers to marry Molly. But how can she pick one brother, when she loves both? Or will fate take the choice--and Hardin--out of the equation?What happens? Read Scarlet Widow and find out!In Scarlet Widow, Debra Glass once again builds an intriguing story into the fabric of Civil War. This arrangement of the love triangle is new territory for Debra, but as usual, the love scenes are hot-hot, and the heroes too (I couldn't decide which I liked best, myself ;)). If you love history and romance, do check out The Scarlet Widow--and all Debra's works.