The Tacksman's Daughter

Review
"The Tacksman's Daughter is a fascinating read, at the heart of which is a truly horrifying historical massacre. The author brings the times alive in vivid detail, skillfully (and often humorously) weaving in ancient Gaelic language. Readers will be riveted!"—KD Alden, author of A Mother's Promise
". . . it's a gripping read, and the author has a real skill for keeping the reader turning pages." --SS, Penguin RH
"[Scott] does an excellent job of transporting her reader back to the seventeenth century Highlands. The dialogue felt so authentic, and the characters and Scottish landscape really jumped off the page." -KK, Simon and Schuster
"You know when you love an author and their writing so much that you don't even have to read the description of their novel to know that you are going to buy it immediately and love it? That's Donna Scott for me! The Tacksman's Daughter is just as amazing as her previous two releases."--Passages to the Past
"Richly detailed with expertly developed three dimensional characters."—Gwendalyn's Books
"In The Tacksman's Daughter, author Donna Scott delivers a tale of intrigue, revenge, and love. True to the time period, the dialog is peppered with Scottish terminology . . . that enhances the impact of the story."—Novels Alive
"Anyone who has read Donna Scott's books will know what an incredible author she is. Her writing is impeccable and atmospheric, she has this magical way with words that beautifully entwines fact with fiction so seamlessly, and the story is a compelling and immersive tale of love, betrayal, loyalty, patriotic duty, secrets and heartache."--Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
"I absolutely loved this book! I sat down to read it and the next thing I knew I was done! The writing in this book is captivating and the descriptions are amazing!"--The Page Ladies
"This had me hooked from the first page!"--The Running Bookworm
"What a fast-paced historical novel with lots of twists and turns . . . The author has definitely done her research on this book."--Bookworm
"This is a romantic, high-stakes adventure of revenge, betrayal and political intrigue."—Historical Novel Review
"Occasionally a book has it all for me. To this happy list I add Donna Scott's marvelously crafted The Tacksman's Daughter . . . a satisfying read for fans of Outlander, lovers of all things Scottish, and the general devotee of historical fiction. I highly recommend this engrossing novel."—Discovering Diamonds (Jeffrey K. Walker, Author of the Sweet Wine of Youth trilogy)
Scotland, 1692. To escape a brutal winter storm, King William’s regiments descend on the small village of Glencoe. Caitriona Cameron, the tacksman’s daughter, cannot forget her unpleasant encounter the last time English troops appeared. She senses the army’s arrival might not be as innocent as it seems, but her warnings go unheeded. Not even MacIain, the MacDonald clan chief, listens. After twelve days of billeting in the villagers’ homes, the soldiers attack, committing one of the greatest atrocities in Highland history.
Cait escapes the assault with the help of Sergeant Edward Gage who is accused of being a traitor for not taking up arms against the MacDonalds. Edward is hunted by his debauched half-brother, Alexander, who stands to lose everything if King William attaints their father for his treasonous past deeds. With bad blood between them, Alexander sets out to capture Edward to prove his loyalty and save himself from ruin.
Cait and Edward travel to Edinburgh to confront the men they suspect are behind the attack, unaware that Alexander is headed there as well. Although Cait is convinced the chief of Clan Campbell is responsible, Edward suspects something much more sinister—that the orders came from higher up, possibly even from the king himself.
As accusations of betrayal, deceit, and treason abound, they are all trapped in a web of intrigue and danger, but not everyone will escape.