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Stonewycke Trilogy #2
Flight from Stonewycke
Book Two in the Stonewycke Trilogy continues the sweeping, panoramic saga of three generations in the lives of an aristocratic Scottish family. After Maggie and Ian's secret marriage, they flee their beloved Stonewycke in peril of their lives.
The young, robust new country across the ocean represents a whole new life for them. What will it mean? Will they truly be able to leave the past behind? Will Ian be cleared of the criminal charge against him?
The young, robust new country across the ocean represents a whole new life for them. What will it mean? Will they truly be able to leave the past behind? Will Ian be cleared of the criminal charge against him?
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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Michael R. Phillips
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Michael Phillips has been writing in the Christian marketplace for 30 years. All told, he has written, co-written, and edited some 110 books. Phillips and his wife live in the U.S., and make their second home in Scotland.
Michael Phillips has been writing in the Christian marketplace for 30 years. All told, he has written, co-written, and edited some 110 books. Phillips and his wife live in the U.S., and make their second home in Scotland.
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August 25, 2019
I'll keep this short and sweet: Anyone who enjoyed The Heather Hills of Stonewycke should definitely read this sequel.
October 2, 2021
Admittedly, I stuck with this book because I'm curious to find out what happens in the overall saga, not because I necessarily enjoyed the read.
That is, I enjoyed some parts, and there's one character I like. But I feel he's settling for the short end of the stick (almost like a distant, inevitable turn in the saga is just using him for now) and that it'll get worse for him before it gets better, if he appears in the next book.
As for the rest of the leading characters, the overdramatic and unnatural feel to them still keeps me from connecting with them. Besides that, much or most of this story is full of tragedy and depression, with a whole lot of sermonizing added in.
Still, my overall love for historical sagas persists, and I'm wondering where all of this is headed.
So, yeah. The series has got me interested enough to keep going.
That is, I enjoyed some parts, and there's one character I like. But I feel he's settling for the short end of the stick (almost like a distant, inevitable turn in the saga is just using him for now) and that it'll get worse for him before it gets better, if he appears in the next book.
As for the rest of the leading characters, the overdramatic and unnatural feel to them still keeps me from connecting with them. Besides that, much or most of this story is full of tragedy and depression, with a whole lot of sermonizing added in.
Still, my overall love for historical sagas persists, and I'm wondering where all of this is headed.
So, yeah. The series has got me interested enough to keep going.
January 11, 2013
I thought this book was better than the first one. The characters were engaging and things moved along quickly. This was,however, a very Christian book with the characters spending a lot of time discussing God-which did get to be a little much at times.
October 20, 2017
I wavered between two and a half stars and three, but only because the story just tore at my heart so much. Especially at the end when everyone thinks everyone is dead. Besides that fact, another enjoyable book in this Christian Scottish Downton-Abbey type series.
October 18, 2018
Follow the legacy and tragedies of the Duncan family, heirs to the estate of Stonewycke in Scotland. When Lady Margaret Duncan is betrayed by her father, she vows never to forgive him. At 17, she is a dashing, beautiful young woman who, unbeknownst to her, is a part of her father's plan for expansion of the estate. But when Lady Maggie does not go along with her father's plans their beautiful world of Stonewycke is in danger of crashing down around them. Follow Maggie and her family on a three-volume journey from the heather hills of Scotland to the rugged American West in the tale of romance, mystery, betrayal, and family loyalty.
This really was a great series! Read all 3 books in one week. I believe there is a follow up series that I may just have to look into!
This really was a great series! Read all 3 books in one week. I believe there is a follow up series that I may just have to look into!
November 10, 2017
This middle book of the Stonewycke series starts off with intense action, and the events of the opening are problematically unreasonable. But I suppose we are to believe that young people act impetuously by boarding ships to America in the nineteeth century. From there, the plot slows.
The American experience is weakly drawn. Imposition on the Makinaws and the Civil War give the story a juvenile feel (oh wait! It's 1861 and the Civil War is on! Add a few paragraphs about that), but the events of the wagon train and the many perplexing challenges that settlers faced, were dealt with well, including the resolution of the fates of the wagon train. I also appreciated the confusion of communication inherent to the time, as people aspired to communicate over longer distances, and yet the new technology was not reliable. Being a middle book, the story ends with a continuation.
I read this book quickly, not wanting to get bogged down in the bad writing, but continuing my evaluation of whether or not to retain the books. I still don't feel that we KNOW Maggie and Ian, they seem merely characters for a soap opera box of tricks that impact their lives. Atlanta and James, while rather one dimensional, are more clearly articulated. And the lawyer, Dermott Connell, who doesn't even appear until page 99, was the most interesting character of the bunch. Finally, while I appreciate the characters wrestling with their beliefs, the passages about faith seemed tedious.
Was the writing somewhat better?
Did my faster reading speed prevent me from getting bogged down?
Was the lawyer that captivating?
This book seemed slightly better than the first, but I'm still at 2.5 stars. Because there is nothing OBJECTIONABLE, I'm rounding up.
The Lady of Stonewycke, (Stonewycke #3), Phillips & Pella, 1986
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Review of the series:
The Stonewycke Trilogy, Phillips & Pella, 1986
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The American experience is weakly drawn. Imposition on the Makinaws and the Civil War give the story a juvenile feel (oh wait! It's 1861 and the Civil War is on! Add a few paragraphs about that), but the events of the wagon train and the many perplexing challenges that settlers faced, were dealt with well, including the resolution of the fates of the wagon train. I also appreciated the confusion of communication inherent to the time, as people aspired to communicate over longer distances, and yet the new technology was not reliable. Being a middle book, the story ends with a continuation.
I read this book quickly, not wanting to get bogged down in the bad writing, but continuing my evaluation of whether or not to retain the books. I still don't feel that we KNOW Maggie and Ian, they seem merely characters for a soap opera box of tricks that impact their lives. Atlanta and James, while rather one dimensional, are more clearly articulated. And the lawyer, Dermott Connell, who doesn't even appear until page 99, was the most interesting character of the bunch. Finally, while I appreciate the characters wrestling with their beliefs, the passages about faith seemed tedious.
Was the writing somewhat better?
Did my faster reading speed prevent me from getting bogged down?
Was the lawyer that captivating?
This book seemed slightly better than the first, but I'm still at 2.5 stars. Because there is nothing OBJECTIONABLE, I'm rounding up.
The Lady of Stonewycke, (Stonewycke #3), Phillips & Pella, 1986
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review of the series:
The Stonewycke Trilogy, Phillips & Pella, 1986
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
August 3, 2017
I read this book many years ago as either a middle schooler or underclassman in high school. I adored the book and entire series then. This remembered adoration helped me make the decision to skip these books when reading through my collection four years ago. I read many books by both of these authors since then and gradually became aware of the glaringly obvious shortcomings of their authorship. These shortcomings infected every book I read by them. I had no hope that these books would survive a second read. As I supposed, they did not. I read the first book and could barely make my way through the book. None of this series or the other related series made it through.
March 18, 2015
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Some things about this story bother me. She sailed away from everyone and everything she knew, and waited a year to open her mother's letter?
It doesn't change anything, but it also makes no sense.
Still, this book continues the trilogy smoothly and is a wonderful read. I have peaked into the 3rd book, and am dismayed to think that they may have skipped over thirty or forty years of Maggie's life.
That being said, I will read it and I know I will enjoy it.
Some things about this story bother me. She sailed away from everyone and everything she knew, and waited a year to open her mother's letter?
It doesn't change anything, but it also makes no sense.
Still, this book continues the trilogy smoothly and is a wonderful read. I have peaked into the 3rd book, and am dismayed to think that they may have skipped over thirty or forty years of Maggie's life.
That being said, I will read it and I know I will enjoy it.
October 21, 2016
Ian and Maggie are separated by Maggie's father, which made very sad. I thought that her dad should have just been happy for his daughter. When Ian went to jail, that was another sad moment for me. He was accused for something that he didn't do, and I found that wrong. God had his hand on Maggie's life, even though she didn't see it at times.
August 30, 2015
Despite being faster paced and a more adventure filled storyline I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first. It was very Christian with the characters often talking about God, it got to be a bit much. Quite a snore.
July 25, 2017
Enjoyed history and interactions but one major thing was missing: the name of Jesus! It's good God's name and "faith" and "belief" is talked about, but there is no salvation apart from Jesus Christ! Acts 4:10-12; John 14:6
October 8, 2008
great story! it was a good emotional story that didn't get ruined by sex & vulgarity.
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September 13, 2010
The second book in the stonewycke trilogy. Also, a great light Christian read. Probably my least favorite of the trilogy, but still great.
December 27, 2010
EXCELLENT--well woven, twisting plot, very realistic-not "fairy tailish"
September 10, 2012
This was the second book in a series. It wasn't as good as the first one, but I look forward to the last book.
June 9, 2013
There are Indians in this book! Bad ones.
May 2, 2015
I read this before, worth reading again. Kind of a variation of romeo & Juliet...
June 27, 2015
Heart breaking!!! Yet more questions!
September 13, 2015
The book started out really good but then turned really heavily religious. I have enjoyed some really good Christian books, but this one was distracting in its preachy-ness.
February 14, 2016
I enjoyed rereading this but found myself skimming parts of it.
September 30, 2017
A well-paced novel that kept my attention throughout.
November 23, 2020
At times, events in this story felt exceedingly improbable. But I was quick to remind myself that people react in weird and illogical ways, and real life is often infinitely stranger than fiction. The characters - at least, some of the new characters to the series, like the lawyer Dermott, were engaging enough that I stayed up late reading extra chapters to see what happened next with my favourites. The action is intense and fast-paced.
Maggie is in America and, when she receives the news that Ian has died in a prison fire, decides to stay with the family she's become attached to and, with them, join a wagon train heading west. Meantime Ian has been incarcerated without trial and is being kept in a secret downstairs part of the prison on the orders of the warden who is paid off by his father-in-law. James Duncan tries to tempt Ian to secure his freedom by asking him to sign annulment papers. But Ian refuses. Only when Dermott accidentally encounters him and starts asking questions does any hope exist for him. Dermott travels to Stonewycke, hoping to find evidence that will help Ian.
In the meantime, James Duncan has fallen seriously ill - and, with his deterioration, many secrets are being exposed, as well as many hidden forever.
Maggie is in America and, when she receives the news that Ian has died in a prison fire, decides to stay with the family she's become attached to and, with them, join a wagon train heading west. Meantime Ian has been incarcerated without trial and is being kept in a secret downstairs part of the prison on the orders of the warden who is paid off by his father-in-law. James Duncan tries to tempt Ian to secure his freedom by asking him to sign annulment papers. But Ian refuses. Only when Dermott accidentally encounters him and starts asking questions does any hope exist for him. Dermott travels to Stonewycke, hoping to find evidence that will help Ian.
In the meantime, James Duncan has fallen seriously ill - and, with his deterioration, many secrets are being exposed, as well as many hidden forever.
October 29, 2025
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Schöne Fortsetzung der Geschichte. Die Geschichte war spannend und ich konnte mit den Charakteren mitfiebern. Ich bin gespannt wie es weitergeht.
4,75 ⭐
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A great continuation of the story. The story was exciting, and I was really invested in the characters. I'm eager to see what happens next.
4.75 stars ⭐
Schöne Fortsetzung der Geschichte. Die Geschichte war spannend und ich konnte mit den Charakteren mitfiebern. Ich bin gespannt wie es weitergeht.
4,75 ⭐
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A great continuation of the story. The story was exciting, and I was really invested in the characters. I'm eager to see what happens next.
4.75 stars ⭐
March 18, 2024
This was a page turner for me just as it was when I read it 30 years ago. I enjoy the historical facts being interwoven into an engaging story line. I also like my faith being challenged, which this book does.
December 14, 2025
Mooi vervolg (deel 2) op 'erfgename van Stonewycke' (deel 1). Het is realistisch en boeiend geschreven en ik vind het mooi hoe het geloof erin is verweven. Dit deel (deel 2) is niet te leen bij de openbare bibliotheek, ik kon hem gelukkig van mijn moeder uit de kerkbieb lenen zodat ik de serie toch verder kon lezen
October 22, 2021
Saw parts of this coming but most of it was unexpected
March 12, 2022
Really enjoyed this second book in the trilogy as it was a bit more fast paced than the first book. All in all, both books have been wonderful, now on to book three.
September 11, 2022
A little slow at first, but ended really well!
March 16, 2023
After reading the first in the series in a morning, then this was the afternoon’s focus.
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