THE WITCH AND THE WARRIOR
Karyn Monk
Bantam, Historical Romance 5/1998
ISBN No. 0-553-57760-3
Five Thistles -
Outstanding, Highly Recommended Read
Reviewed by Lynne Remick, (c) 2001
Accused of murdering her own father by her own clan and bound to a stake in the center of town, condemned witch Gwendolyn MacSween is destined to meet the same horrid end as her mother did---death by burning. Just as the torches near the hem of her gown, a terrible commotion breaks out in the square, led by a braw Highlander named Mad Alex MacDunn.
Swept up and into the strong arms of the fearsome Laird and spirited to the woods, Gwendolyn escapes her terrible fate. But why? At first, she believes the Mad MacDunn wishes to use her for her bodily charms. But MacDunn seeks not her beauty, but her alleged power---her magic is the last hope in saving the life of his ill, little boy.
Confined against her will in the heart of the MacDunn stronghold, Gwendolyn encounters the same vicious threats and accusations that she had been saved from. In spite of wanting so much to be loved and feel like she belongs somewhere, Gwendolyn keeps up the pretense of being a witch. As long as MacDunn believes she has power to heal his son, she will live.
Yet, there are powers even stronger than witchcraft, and when Gwendolyn’s Clan seeks her out to return her to her village and ultimate demise, Gwendolyn realizes that she has the greatest power of all---love.
THE WITCH AND THE WARRIOR is a spell-binding read, full of Medieval charm and history. Through her fascinating fiction, Karyn Monk provides an intriguing insight into witchcraft in thirteenth century Scotland. With witchcraft, well-written
characters and plausible plot, this book will prove to be a favorite among readers who favor Scottish Historical Romances and “Witch” fiction.
After witnessing Karyn Monk’s highland magic first hand, ONCE A WARRIOR is next on my reading list!
Lynne Remick,
UnderCoverReader@aol.com
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