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Whence Came a Prince (Lowlands of Scotland #3)
A Prodigal Hero…A Perilous Journey Home
The Scottish Lowlands, Summer 1790
Jamie McKie is determined to return to his ancestral home in Glen Trool and claim his inheritance—a harrowing journey that will test the depth of his courage and the strength of his sword. Haunted by a shameful past and wrestling with an uncertain future, Jamie must outwit his devious Uncle Lachlan an...more
The Scottish Lowlands, Summer 1790
Jamie McKie is determined to return to his ancestral home in Glen Trool and claim his inheritance—a harrowing journey that will test the depth of his courage and the strength of his sword. Haunted by a shameful past and wrestling with an uncertain future, Jamie must outwit his devious Uncle Lachlan an...more
Paperback, 560 pages
Published
March 15th 2005
by WaterBrook Press
(first published 2005)
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I could not help but shake my head and fists in frustration over these books. The fact that ANYONE would overlook how manipulative and simply heartless Rose was, was just so unbelievable! Rose was, simply put, a wholly unlikable character. I did not find her "love" to be true at all; she was obsessed with Leana (whom I keep calling as Leah...) and Jamie and set-out to make Leana as unhappy as possible and win Jamie, despite knowing he and Leana belonged together. Why, when she saw Jamie happy, s...more
I have completed reading all three books in this series of historical novels which take place in the Scottish Lowlands late 1700's.
Book 1 - "Thorn in My Heart" (I should have gotten a clue when I read the title!!) I found myself thrown into an emotional upheaval...what was this author doing to my mind and emotions?? Twist, twist, twist...rip, rip, rip...angst, angst, angst!! I hate feeling manipulated!! I gave the book 3 stars...but then, of course I HAD to find out what would happen next...on...more
Book 1 - "Thorn in My Heart" (I should have gotten a clue when I read the title!!) I found myself thrown into an emotional upheaval...what was this author doing to my mind and emotions?? Twist, twist, twist...rip, rip, rip...angst, angst, angst!! I hate feeling manipulated!! I gave the book 3 stars...but then, of course I HAD to find out what would happen next...on...more
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2.5 stars
Interesting Scottish twist on the story of Jacob and Leah and Rachel. The story compelled me to keep reading as quickly as possible to determine how the author would portray some of the Biblical details. Unfortunately, while I enjoyed the book if setting aside my knowledge of the Biblical story, I was disappointed in the resolution. I can't really elaborate without huge spoilers so I will just say that this story took a huge turn from the Biblical events after the first half.
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Interesting Scottish twist on the story of Jacob and Leah and Rachel. The story compelled me to keep reading as quickly as possible to determine how the author would portray some of the Biblical details. Unfortunately, while I enjoyed the book if setting aside my knowledge of the Biblical story, I was disappointed in the resolution. I can't really elaborate without huge spoilers so I will just say that this story took a huge turn from the Biblical events after the first half.
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I loved this book! The portrayal of the characters gave me a new perspective on the Bible characters Jacob, Rachel and Leah...and I've always thought of Leah as the bad girl who interfered with Jacob and Rachel's romance, but, after reading this book, I understood the complexity of the situation much better.
I can't wait to read the other books in the series.
I can't wait to read the other books in the series.
LOVED this book. It pretty much concludes the story of the 3 main characters, even though there is a 4th book in the series(that one focuses on the next generation). I was so reluctant to read these after the first few chapters of Thorn in My Heart. I know the Bible story of Jacob/Leah/Rachel-it's not a happy story, so I wasn't sure I wanted to read a fictional retelling, let alone one contained in 4 volumes! It wasn't until I hit the halfway point of the first book(Thorn in My Heart), that I kn...more
I have to admit that when I began this book I was already a little frustrated because of some things that had happened in the previous books. I am not saying that the author frustrated me at all just the twist and turn of the story. When I started this book the first little bit of it was slow for me only because there were things that were carried over from the previous book that I wanted to develop and my patience wasnt the greatest as I waited for everything to unfold. However, that being said...more
Shame on Christian authors who re-write the Bible...
So what's next from this author? Joseph goes to Egypt, has a passionate affair with Potipher's wife, and starves his family to death for sinning against him?
Oh wait, we can't have a Joseph, because Joseph's character is miscarried in her series. In the Bible, God blesses and speaks to Rachel's (Rose's) children, not Leah's. It seems to me that in God's eyes, Rachel was Jacob's intended. Yet in this novel, Leah is God's intended and Jacob's true...more
So what's next from this author? Joseph goes to Egypt, has a passionate affair with Potipher's wife, and starves his family to death for sinning against him?
Oh wait, we can't have a Joseph, because Joseph's character is miscarried in her series. In the Bible, God blesses and speaks to Rachel's (Rose's) children, not Leah's. It seems to me that in God's eyes, Rachel was Jacob's intended. Yet in this novel, Leah is God's intended and Jacob's true...more
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Okay...Higgs is a great author. She is clean, with a GREAT knowledge of all things Scotland. Love the place and having been there, LOVE to read the story and not have to imagine. BUT, if I did...Higgs is right there to make it all come ALIVE.
This story upset me for awhile. It made me think life was cruel and unfair, especially to a character as humble and lovely as Leana. However, as you do get your "happy ending"...I will say that more than that, you get to meet a character that inspires you....more
This story upset me for awhile. It made me think life was cruel and unfair, especially to a character as humble and lovely as Leana. However, as you do get your "happy ending"...I will say that more than that, you get to meet a character that inspires you....more
I started reading this book, and after the first 3 chapters (when I realized what it was about) I put it down. Its about an interesting subject, and I highly reccomend you don't read this book. Its very strange.
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I love this book. My heart broke for Leana her strength was inspiring. Rose and Jaime flaunting their relationship in her face. Rose was Rose conniving with no apology. Jaime pathetic. Leana deserves so much more than cousin Jaime. But in the end Leana had the final laugh.
Now I have to read the 1st 2 books because I had no clue this was a series let along book 3.
Finished book 2 on 1-22-11. What the hell Jaime confessing how much he loves Rose in this book when its revealed she is thief, liar an...more
Now I have to read the 1st 2 books because I had no clue this was a series let along book 3.
Finished book 2 on 1-22-11. What the hell Jaime confessing how much he loves Rose in this book when its revealed she is thief, liar an...more
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This final book was worth the frustrated, eagerness of the last two. It winds up all the loose ends and became one of the best books i've ever read! If you where angry or emotional in the last two book's please finish the series with this one and I promise it will have been worth it. Never have i been more emotionally invested in a book series as i was in the characters of Rose, Leana and Jamie!! The author veers away from the biblical tale it's "based" on. I am glad because no one can rewrite t...more
This book finished the series nicely. I have to admit Jamie was not my favorite up until the last 100 pages of this book. This series really made me think a lot about how we can love, and how deeply we love. I loved the characters and the author paints a beautiful picture of 18th century Scotland. It is important however to remember that when reading Christian Historical Fiction, that it is just that. The story is loosely based upon Jacob-Rachel-Leah from the Bible. I came out of reading this bo...more
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I've seen Liz Curtis Higgs speak at a conference and never would have guessed how hilariously funny she is. This is one of the best books, though not funny I couldn't put it down. The language is so real, you feel like you are going to start talking with an accent...the story is such an great story...I like a lot of depth to a story and this has it. I did read this book before "Fair Is the Rose" and though they can still be read out of order, I wish I had known and read "Fair Is The Rose" first....more
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higgs continues her series set in 19th century scotland and loosely based on the story of jacob and his multiple wives from the bible. in this installment jamie is married to rose, the sister of leanah his former wife. rose is raising leah's son and has just found out she is expecting one of her own. leah decides that it is time for her to return home--thinking that rose and jamie have left--and her return causes much upheaval in this most unusual household. meanwhile, jamie's father-lachlan-has...more
What can I say about this novel? As the Jacob-Rachel-Leah triangle closes with the series, you will find twists and turns that you may never have expected. Once again, Liz Curtis Higgs transports you to 17th century Scotland as she brings the story of well known Biblical figures to life through gripping characters and a heart-wrenching plot. You will not be able to put down this book without holding a tissue in the other hand. You will enjoy this powerful conclusion to her Scottish Highlands tri...more
After reading #2 in this series, I jumped over books which I shoud have read first, because I just could not wait to see the final story of Leana, Jamie and Rose. This too will tug at your heartstrings, and cause you to wonder-"could I be so brave?" I do not think I could, and it has to have a tragedy happen in order to have a happy ending. These three books are all highly recommended. A must read for lovers of Scottish Historical fiction.
This was the third book in a series by this author. The stories loosely follow the story of Jacob and Esau and Rachel and Leah. This third book was so moving. I loved it. I know the story of Leah and Rachel, but for some reason I was still caught unawares about 3/4ths of the way through the book and just sat at my kitchen table bawling. This rarely happens to me as I read, so I had to give this one 5 stars.
The last book in this series and it was good to see how Liz was going to wrap things up with Jamie, Leana, and Rose with the liberties she took to the books biblical parallel with Jacob/Leah/ and Rachel. Liz showed so well that we are strongest when we are @ our weakest.... Jamie, Rose and Leana learned how our Faithful God met their needs above & beyond and empowered them to do the call HE had on their lives.
I liked it...but I was also loath to finish it. It seemed to drag on forever. It truly is an epic read. However, the way Higgs writes engrains the lives of the characters (their personalities, settings around them, feelings, emotions) into your mind and you are forever left with feeling like you've met someone new and lived with them for a while. If I could, I've give it 3.5 stars.
Borrowed from public library. Adult fiction.
I don't remember this book, and it was only last year...This is what I wrote:
Good, not my favorite. 1790s Scotland romance, not so much history, lots of Scripture, strong element of faith and leaning on God for guidance. Complicated plot, more plot than character in the first half, but by the end I was IN it.
I don't remember this book, and it was only last year...This is what I wrote:
Good, not my favorite. 1790s Scotland romance, not so much history, lots of Scripture, strong element of faith and leaning on God for guidance. Complicated plot, more plot than character in the first half, but by the end I was IN it.
More of the same. If you read the first two books in this series, this one was exactly like them with a few small twists and turns. It was good enough to read, but nothing to get all excited about. The author's skill with the Scottish dialect was more impressive to me than the actual story itself, but it was still a decent read.
541 pages in less than 24 hours. The first book drew me in, the second book hooked me. I had to wait several days for this one to arrive (I ordered a used copy while reading Fair is the Rose because I realized I wasn't going to want to wait but since I finished it in about 24 hours I had a to wait a few days...impatiently!). When this one arrived, I devoured all but 40 of the 500+ pages the first day. I desperately wanted to finish it that night, but couldn't keep my eyes open! I just couldn't f...more
I have definite mixed feelings about this series. I didn't even finish reading the second book in the series because I was so mad about the turn of events. The third book ties up all the loose endings, but I am not sure how I feel about it. I loved all the wonderful descriptions of Scotland though.
Amazingly, Liz Curtis Higgs brings the story of Rose, Leana and Jamie to a place you where can accept the character's decisions and be content with the outcome , even though it was an emotional ride along the way. This was a wonderful story told over the span of three books - all great reads!
Wow...I liked "Thorn in my Heart." I didn't really like "Fair is the Rose" until the end and then rushed to check out this one, #3. I loved this book! I was crying with joy and sadness. Leana is definitely my favorite character. I was so concerned about her! I kept reading to check on her! I'm glad there was also justice in the story too. Take that, Lachlan!
Great conclusion to the three books. I loved it. It was exciting to see what the characters learned from their experiences and how it helped their characters to grow and progress. I loved the strength of character of Leanna and Jamie. And that Lachlan got his just due.
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In her series of best-selling Bad Girls of the Bible books, workbooks, and videos, Liz Curtis Higgs breathes new life into ancient tales about the most infamous—and intriguing—women in scriptural history, from Jezebel to Mary Magdalene. Biblically sound and cutting-edge fresh, these popular titles have helped more than one million women around the world experience...more
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In her series of best-selling Bad Girls of the Bible books, workbooks, and videos, Liz Curtis Higgs breathes new life into ancient tales about the most infamous—and intriguing—women in scriptural history, from Jezebel to Mary Magdalene. Biblically sound and cutting-edge fresh, these popular titles have helped more than one million women around the world experience...more
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