Antonia Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore: A Rebellious Romantic Comedy
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1632990385 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fun story but not for me Obtained an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.For a rebellious romantic comedy, it was fine. I expected this to be a historical fiction romance, so I found myself utterly bewildered and annoyed until I finally realized the book was being like this ON PURPOSE. Then I was all ooooh. Ok. It's kind of like "Knight's Tale," it's suppose to be historical-ish b. "Antonia rides and shoots like a man but would never be mistaken as one" according to Angel Hatfield. Antonia rides and shoots like a man but would never be mistaken as one as she is beautiful. Antonia has three brothers but refuses to settle down with anyone local. Then she meets highlander Breck Claymore. But just as things warm up Antonio discovers a secret and rides off to find her real mother Mary Queen OF Scots. But then Antonia is kidnapped by a villain. Although c. "This book was a fun and enjoyable read" according to Rebecca Goss. This book was a fun and enjoyable read. I was confused for a bit, expecting it to be a regency type romance. Then the characters speak about Prada and designer clothes that would not have been available during that time frame. It mixes the modern with the old delightfully. Antonia was a bright, extremely articulate and engaging female lead character who interestingly did
Readers of historical romance will enjoy the feisty heroine, her outrageous adventures, and the humorous take on a well-loved genre.. In 1586, Antonía Barclay embarks on a quest to find her real mother, Mary Queen of Scots, as well as the long-lost Scottish Royal Sceptre. A wild and wily ride.Antonía Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore is an unconventional historical romance that hums with energy, wordplay, swordplay, and a touch of melodrama. Along the way, Sir Basil Throckmorton, a well-known villain and alchemist, kidnaps the beautiful Antonía and schemes to use her to pave his way to the English throne. If Breck Claymore, Antonía’s partner in love, does not find her soon, she will be forced to wed Sir Basil, and both Scotland and England will fall under his control
Antonia Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore is her debut novel. Jane Carter Barrett is a graduate of Duke University and lives in Austin, Texas. Mary, Queen of Scots and Jane Austen have been lifelong subjects of fascination for her. Better now than never.
About the Author Jane Carter Barrett is a graduate of Duke University and lives in Austin, Texas. Mary, Queen of Scots and Jane Austen have been lifelong subjects of fascination for her. Antonia Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore is her debut novel. . Better now than never