Review: From Scotland's Rugged Shore
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 12, 2014
Inspired by stories from the author's ancestors, I found the book enjoyable. At times I wanted to push the characters to behave as I wanted them to but the author kept to their unique viewpoints. The book has much to recommend it, despite the people who complain of not liking it....my question, why read historical fiction if you don't like the genre? Hewitt writes with eloquence and a deep understanding of the times and her characters, whether in Scotland or Nova Scotia. The conclusion and resolution of multiple conflicts are satisfying.  I look forward to the second in the Emigrant Trilogy.