The Lady of the Lakes
by
Josi S. Kilpack
Blurb:
"Walter Scott has three passions: Scotland, poetry, and Mina Stuart. Though she is young
and they are from different stations in society, Walter is certain their love is meant to be. For
years, he has courted her through love letters. She is the sunshine of his soul. Though Mina
shares Walter's love of literature and romantic temperament, it's hard for her to know if she
truly loves him or if she has only been dazzled by his flattery. When she meets the handsome
and charming William Forbes, her heart is challenged. Who will she choose? But as every
poet knows, "the course of true love never did run smooth," and on a windy morning in the
lake country, Walter meets Charlotte. At twenty-six, Charlotte Carpenter believes she will
never find love. After all, she is a Catholic-born Frenchwoman living in London with a family
history shadowed by scandal. Though quiet, practical, and determined to live a life of
independence, her heart longs for someone to love her and a place to call home. Passion
and promises collide as Walter, Mina, and Charlotte must each decide the course for their
futures. What are they each willing to risk to find love and be loved in return?"
and they are from different stations in society, Walter is certain their love is meant to be. For
years, he has courted her through love letters. She is the sunshine of his soul. Though Mina
shares Walter's love of literature and romantic temperament, it's hard for her to know if she
truly loves him or if she has only been dazzled by his flattery. When she meets the handsome
and charming William Forbes, her heart is challenged. Who will she choose? But as every
poet knows, "the course of true love never did run smooth," and on a windy morning in the
lake country, Walter meets Charlotte. At twenty-six, Charlotte Carpenter believes she will
never find love. After all, she is a Catholic-born Frenchwoman living in London with a family
history shadowed by scandal. Though quiet, practical, and determined to live a life of
independence, her heart longs for someone to love her and a place to call home. Passion
and promises collide as Walter, Mina, and Charlotte must each decide the course for their
futures. What are they each willing to risk to find love and be loved in return?"
My Review:
I have always enjoyed a sweet love story, and this one is no exception. This story has all the
elements that make a good love story: poetry, romance, dedication, heartbreak, suffering, and
true love. I love that Sir Walter Scott's poetry is written throughout the book. As a reader you
can just picture him writing his poetry for the love of his life, and also to combat his heartbreak.
The characters are well developed and realistic. I especially liked Sir Walter Scott's voice
along with Charlotte's voice. Charlotte was one of my favorite characters. Her need for
independence and her strong voice make for a great character. It was fun to see her grow and
progress throughout the book. There were times when Walter's character was a little irritating;
I just wanted to scream, "Get over it already!!!" Thankfully his brother and friend were there to
help him! The story flows well, and the transitions from person to person are easy to follow.
Josi Kilpack does a great job of describing the scene without overdoing it. Each character
sounds and feels different as you're reading, so you don't need to keep checking the beginning
of the chapter to figure out which character you're reading about. Reading this book definitely
makes me want to go to Scotland and see where it all took place. I thought this was a sweet
love story and I enjoyed it.
elements that make a good love story: poetry, romance, dedication, heartbreak, suffering, and
true love. I love that Sir Walter Scott's poetry is written throughout the book. As a reader you
can just picture him writing his poetry for the love of his life, and also to combat his heartbreak.
The characters are well developed and realistic. I especially liked Sir Walter Scott's voice
along with Charlotte's voice. Charlotte was one of my favorite characters. Her need for
independence and her strong voice make for a great character. It was fun to see her grow and
progress throughout the book. There were times when Walter's character was a little irritating;
I just wanted to scream, "Get over it already!!!" Thankfully his brother and friend were there to
help him! The story flows well, and the transitions from person to person are easy to follow.
Josi Kilpack does a great job of describing the scene without overdoing it. Each character
sounds and feels different as you're reading, so you don't need to keep checking the beginning
of the chapter to figure out which character you're reading about. Reading this book definitely
makes me want to go to Scotland and see where it all took place. I thought this was a sweet
love story and I enjoyed it.
There is no profanity or violence in this book. There isn't any "intimacy" either, except for some
brief kissing and a few romantic moments. I love that it's clean and you don't need to worry about
what the next page may hold! That's definitely a benefit to reading the proper romances!
brief kissing and a few romantic moments. I love that it's clean and you don't need to worry about
what the next page may hold! That's definitely a benefit to reading the proper romances!
Rating: PG (There's no profanity, violence, or "intimacy," except for a few brief kisses and some
romantic moments.
romantic moments.
Recommendation: YA and up (It is YA approved; girls will definitely enjoy it more than boys. My
boys -15 and 13- would not enjoy this book, but girls will love it.)
boys -15 and 13- would not enjoy this book, but girls will love it.)
Disclosure: I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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