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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML: Glen of Loch Trool. Spring 1808. Davina McKie is a bonny lass of seventeen, as clever as they come and a gifted musician. Unable to speak since childhood, she is doted on by her belligerent younger brothers, Will and Sandy, who vow to protect their silent sister. When the lads are forced to depart the glen, Jamie McKie intends to brighten his daughter�??s summer by escorting Davina to the Isle of Arran. Her cousins make her welcome at the manse, and the parish delights in hearing their talented fiddler. But when she catches the eye of a handsome young Highlander on Midsummer Eve, sheltered Davina is unprepared for the shocking events that follow. A timeless story of passion and revenge, of lost innocence and shattered dreams, Grace in Thine Eyes explores the sorrow of unspeakable shame and the gift of immeasurable grace. A Reader�??s Guide and Scottish Glossary Are Include… (more)
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Davina, the daughter of Jamie and Leah McKie of 19th century Scotland. She is saddened when her father decides to send her younger brothers, twins Sandy and Will off to school in Edinburough. Sensing that his daughter
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The story shifts from one character to another. Davina's point of view is especially interesting as her muteness prevents her from talking to the other characters, though she communicates a lot with gestures and by writing on her sketchpad. Her character is the most intriguing, though Somerland's is also interesting as he makes the shift from lustful rogue to love-sick gentleman. In my opinion he never seemed completely trustworthy, though Davina was ready to forgive him completely. Forgiveness is the major theme of this story, not only between Davina and Somerland, but also between Jamie and his sons.
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The historical detail transports the reader to another time and place, where they experience an powerful and heart story story of misplaced trust and forgiveness. I heartily suggest it to fans of historicals, historical romance, and family sagas.
When Davina's brothers are sent away to further their education her folks decide to send her to the Isle of Arran to brighten her summer without her brothers. There she will delight the parish with her fiddle and catch the eye of a young Highlander. But what takes place after a performance on Midsummer Eve will change the life of Davina and her family forever. The events that follow are sad, but yet to see the forgiveness and love this young lady has was wonderful. The author does an excellent job of bringing history alive and weaving a tale that won't quickly be forgotten.