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The Last Jacobite Heroine
SCOTLAND’S FORGOTTEN HEROINE…
Daughter of The Chief of Clan Farquharson, young Anne was the envy of her peers... until she made the mistake of marrying for love!
Her new husband was Angus Mackintosh—22nd Chief of Clan Mackintosh and one of the most powerful men in the Scottish Highlands. At first, Anne was blissfully happy. But trouble quickly brewed as Bonnie Prince Charlie made his way to Scotland to reclaim the Scottish crown.
Angus Mackintosh was a serving officer with the British Army and joined the brutal ranks of troops hunting the young prince down. Anne, a believer in Bonnie Prince Charlie as the true heir to the Scottish throne, saw her life being torn apart before her own eyes. Her husband believed one thing, she another. Anne had to choose between her husband and her country.
She raised a regiment of 500 men and joined the prince to fight King George II’s army. This young woman, with little experience of combat, led her men into battle against regiments of the British Army led by “Butcher” Cumberland. As her clansmen fought their way through the fog at Dornoch, “Colonel” Anne Mackintosh suddenly came face-to-to face with her husband.
Anne’s thrilling adventures across the Scottish Highlands weave through the last Jacobite Rebellion. As she wages her own private battle between her two loves, her broadsword leads armies and downs men. As the dawn of the tragic Battle of Culloden looms, Anne realizes that everything she had done in life came down to love. With chaos and gun smoke erupting there is little she can do but follow her heart.
Daughter of The Chief of Clan Farquharson, young Anne was the envy of her peers... until she made the mistake of marrying for love!
Her new husband was Angus Mackintosh—22nd Chief of Clan Mackintosh and one of the most powerful men in the Scottish Highlands. At first, Anne was blissfully happy. But trouble quickly brewed as Bonnie Prince Charlie made his way to Scotland to reclaim the Scottish crown.
Angus Mackintosh was a serving officer with the British Army and joined the brutal ranks of troops hunting the young prince down. Anne, a believer in Bonnie Prince Charlie as the true heir to the Scottish throne, saw her life being torn apart before her own eyes. Her husband believed one thing, she another. Anne had to choose between her husband and her country.
She raised a regiment of 500 men and joined the prince to fight King George II’s army. This young woman, with little experience of combat, led her men into battle against regiments of the British Army led by “Butcher” Cumberland. As her clansmen fought their way through the fog at Dornoch, “Colonel” Anne Mackintosh suddenly came face-to-to face with her husband.
Anne’s thrilling adventures across the Scottish Highlands weave through the last Jacobite Rebellion. As she wages her own private battle between her two loves, her broadsword leads armies and downs men. As the dawn of the tragic Battle of Culloden looms, Anne realizes that everything she had done in life came down to love. With chaos and gun smoke erupting there is little she can do but follow her heart.
391 pages, Paperback
First published May 24, 2018
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December 7, 2020
Anne Mackintosh is the true Jacobite female leader that Charles needed in his army, but not in his bed come on
July 19, 2019
I could tell that I liked Anne more from the conversations she had with Peggy at the start of the book. What is there not to like about Anne? The good girl was a concerned friend, sharp, displayed her strengths and showed how wise she was through her decisions most of the time. Anne had her weak moments but that did not stop her from being awesome. Peggy, James, Alasdair MacLean, Lain Roy were amazing characters too. Enter Angus Mackintosh and the story moves from being a little plain to more thrilling. The reader is taken through the adventures of Anne, a girl who sometimes bit off more than she could chew, but was abundantly skilled.
Anne is a royal in her own way. She is the daughter of the Chief of Clan Farquharson. The lady seems to have everything she wants. Friends envy all that she possesses as the universe works in her favor. Anne lived her usual wonderful life until her romantic feelings for Angus Mackintosh came in the way. Angus Mackintosh seemed like a good choice for her as he was the 22nd Chief of Clan Mackintosh and one of the few men in Scottish highlands who had a command and influence. Angus was feared and respected in equal measure. Angus and Anne had a happy marriage until something happened and Anne was made to either choose the man she loved or be a patriot. I like how the author transformed Anne’s character. The sweet girl the reader knew at the beginning of the book changed to be one fierce lady who went for anything she wanted.
Reading about Anne as she led the army of 500 men to go fight regiments of the British Army under the leadership of Butcher was a great experience. Reading about the battle and how the soldiers prepared was one of my favorite parts in the book. It was such a relief when Anne got to see the love of her life later after the battle. Their reunion may not have been a happy one but I enjoyed reading about it. Anne is more than the protagonist in the book. She displays a strong character that is to be admired by many, seeing that she was a woman going against the norms. Anne is an iron lady, a leader, a beckon of hope and a heroine in the story.
‘The Last Jacobite Heroine’ is a one-of-a-kind military historical fiction that every avid reader will love. The author’s imagination fused with his creativity made the book a fantastic read. The plot starts slow and gets to be electric as one progresses. The sentence structure and flow of the story are excellent. The narrative about the military and how the army goes for war was brilliantly written. Other than Anne, the author created other characters who were heroes in different ways. The villains were present too, balancing the story. The book is a beautiful piece of war fiction that is both educative and entertaining.
Anne is a royal in her own way. She is the daughter of the Chief of Clan Farquharson. The lady seems to have everything she wants. Friends envy all that she possesses as the universe works in her favor. Anne lived her usual wonderful life until her romantic feelings for Angus Mackintosh came in the way. Angus Mackintosh seemed like a good choice for her as he was the 22nd Chief of Clan Mackintosh and one of the few men in Scottish highlands who had a command and influence. Angus was feared and respected in equal measure. Angus and Anne had a happy marriage until something happened and Anne was made to either choose the man she loved or be a patriot. I like how the author transformed Anne’s character. The sweet girl the reader knew at the beginning of the book changed to be one fierce lady who went for anything she wanted.
Reading about Anne as she led the army of 500 men to go fight regiments of the British Army under the leadership of Butcher was a great experience. Reading about the battle and how the soldiers prepared was one of my favorite parts in the book. It was such a relief when Anne got to see the love of her life later after the battle. Their reunion may not have been a happy one but I enjoyed reading about it. Anne is more than the protagonist in the book. She displays a strong character that is to be admired by many, seeing that she was a woman going against the norms. Anne is an iron lady, a leader, a beckon of hope and a heroine in the story.
‘The Last Jacobite Heroine’ is a one-of-a-kind military historical fiction that every avid reader will love. The author’s imagination fused with his creativity made the book a fantastic read. The plot starts slow and gets to be electric as one progresses. The sentence structure and flow of the story are excellent. The narrative about the military and how the army goes for war was brilliantly written. Other than Anne, the author created other characters who were heroes in different ways. The villains were present too, balancing the story. The book is a beautiful piece of war fiction that is both educative and entertaining.
July 20, 2019
The Last Jacobite Heroine, written by Euan MacPherson, is a story of love, loyalty, betrayal, and war. Anne is a courageous woman fighting for a cause that she believes in, but her world is suddenly turned upside down when she’s captured by Angus Mackintosh. Angus keeps Anne as his prisoner but doesn’t treat her as if she is one and soon Anne and Angus find themselves falling in love with each other. Can the love that Anne and Angus share defy the odds as they battle against each other in the coming war or will the war not only kill those involved, but also their love for each other? After a hard betrayal will one save the other when they become a prisoner of war or will they watch them hang with no remorse?
In the beginning, I was really interested in the characters and storyline, but as the story went on it was hard to read. The storyline itself is captivating and I loved both Anne and Angus, but the scenes blurred together. The author would be focusing on Anne and whoever she was with at the time, but then in the middle of their dialogue it would turn to Angus and whoever he was with at the time making it seem like they were in the same room, but they were actually in separate towns doing their own things. This happens multiple times throughout the story so it is kind of hard to follow. Sometimes there’s no hint of who said what so you kind of have to reread and figure out who the character is that’s speaking. I also feel like some scenes are missing or could have been added in. Anne gets married and then a few sentences later she’s standing at a white cross marking the grave of the baby that she had lost, but the author never said anything about Anne being pregnant. I also feel like Anne and Angus fell in love way too quickly, but it’s believable I suppose. With all of that being said, I did enjoy the story very much.
I found Anne’s character to be brave, fearless and witty. Angus was intelligent, charming and not the best at showing emotions, but that added a bit to his charm. I 100 percent would have given this novel five stars had the scenes and dialogue been easier to follow because it is such an intense novel. It shows you the ugliness of war as well as the ugliness of love. It shows you that making irrational decisions based on the anger you’re currently feeling can lead to devastating casualties. This novel has a lot of death in it so don’t get attached to too many characters, but that’s what happens during war so don’t be surprised. The author did a great job of making your heart race during fight scenes and making you feel sad when a character was killed. Aside from the scenes and dialogue running together I have no issues with this novel.
In the beginning, I was really interested in the characters and storyline, but as the story went on it was hard to read. The storyline itself is captivating and I loved both Anne and Angus, but the scenes blurred together. The author would be focusing on Anne and whoever she was with at the time, but then in the middle of their dialogue it would turn to Angus and whoever he was with at the time making it seem like they were in the same room, but they were actually in separate towns doing their own things. This happens multiple times throughout the story so it is kind of hard to follow. Sometimes there’s no hint of who said what so you kind of have to reread and figure out who the character is that’s speaking. I also feel like some scenes are missing or could have been added in. Anne gets married and then a few sentences later she’s standing at a white cross marking the grave of the baby that she had lost, but the author never said anything about Anne being pregnant. I also feel like Anne and Angus fell in love way too quickly, but it’s believable I suppose. With all of that being said, I did enjoy the story very much.
I found Anne’s character to be brave, fearless and witty. Angus was intelligent, charming and not the best at showing emotions, but that added a bit to his charm. I 100 percent would have given this novel five stars had the scenes and dialogue been easier to follow because it is such an intense novel. It shows you the ugliness of war as well as the ugliness of love. It shows you that making irrational decisions based on the anger you’re currently feeling can lead to devastating casualties. This novel has a lot of death in it so don’t get attached to too many characters, but that’s what happens during war so don’t be surprised. The author did a great job of making your heart race during fight scenes and making you feel sad when a character was killed. Aside from the scenes and dialogue running together I have no issues with this novel.
July 23, 2019
Heart-racing adventures abound in the story of The Last Jacobite Heroine by Euan MacPherson. This is a tale of a strong woman who made nearly impossible decisions for love. For her love of her husband, her family and her country. She is none other than Anne Mackintosh: a fierce woman that one would not tangle with easily. She commanded soldiers and fought valiantly for her beliefs. But what will she sacrifice in order to achieve her goals? If you like strong female leads, this tale is for you.
This is a story that is loosely based on an actual person. At the beginning of the book the author states that the story itself is fictionalised, but that doesn’t make it any less engaging and thrilling to read. Anne was a real woman who commanded real soldiers on the battlefield. The parts of the story that are most likely fictionalised are those that delve deep into her personal life. She lived it the end of the 1700s so it’s only logical to assume that the reality of her love-life might be different than what is presented in these pages.
That doesn’t make this any less of an interesting read, however. It is clear that MacPherson did research into the history of Anne to make the story as believable as possible. Her portrayal as a strong woman in a land where the patriarchy typically reigns supreme is inspiring and hopeful. MacPherson is a skilled writer and makes it easy for readers to lose themselves in the pages as we hungrily read on for more.
There are some downsides to the inspiring story, however. At the heart of Anne’s issues are men: her husband and Prince Charles. For one she gives her heart and for the other she gives her sword. The issue here is that these two are in conflict with each other and Anne needs to sacrifice for her greater good.
Despite the very minimal shortcomings, which are common for stories of this theme, The Last Jacobite Heroine by Euan MacPherson is an exciting read. Readers will find themselves engrossed as they eagerly push on to find out the outcome of Anne’s battles. Will she have to give up her life built for love; her husband, her family, her people, in order to secure a life built on honour? It’s up to readers to dive in and see for themselves just how formidable Anne truly is.
This is a story that is loosely based on an actual person. At the beginning of the book the author states that the story itself is fictionalised, but that doesn’t make it any less engaging and thrilling to read. Anne was a real woman who commanded real soldiers on the battlefield. The parts of the story that are most likely fictionalised are those that delve deep into her personal life. She lived it the end of the 1700s so it’s only logical to assume that the reality of her love-life might be different than what is presented in these pages.
That doesn’t make this any less of an interesting read, however. It is clear that MacPherson did research into the history of Anne to make the story as believable as possible. Her portrayal as a strong woman in a land where the patriarchy typically reigns supreme is inspiring and hopeful. MacPherson is a skilled writer and makes it easy for readers to lose themselves in the pages as we hungrily read on for more.
There are some downsides to the inspiring story, however. At the heart of Anne’s issues are men: her husband and Prince Charles. For one she gives her heart and for the other she gives her sword. The issue here is that these two are in conflict with each other and Anne needs to sacrifice for her greater good.
Despite the very minimal shortcomings, which are common for stories of this theme, The Last Jacobite Heroine by Euan MacPherson is an exciting read. Readers will find themselves engrossed as they eagerly push on to find out the outcome of Anne’s battles. Will she have to give up her life built for love; her husband, her family, her people, in order to secure a life built on honour? It’s up to readers to dive in and see for themselves just how formidable Anne truly is.
July 23, 2019
The Last Jacobite Heroine is a piece of historical fiction by Euan Macpherson. This book takes place in Scotland in the 18th century. Anne Farquharson is the daughter of the Chief of their clan. We meet Anne as a young woman and watch her as she grows into a woman with the great ability to lead fearlessly. This was a tumultuous time in Scottish history. The British government had its fingers in Scotland but the Jacobites held firmly to their beliefs that James VII of Scotland was the rightful owner of the throne. These were violent times and Anne takes a position of leadership over soldiers to defend her cause. Her true story is awe-inspiring! She was truly an original and displayed the abilities that women have! Macpherson took on an historical figure and brought her to life quite effectively.
As much as she is able to fearlessly lead, she is also a believer of love. Despite the violence in this novel, there is also a lot of love and devotion. It is so interesting how the man she loved and married had very opposing political beliefs but were able to come together in a relationship. The love between Angus and Anne is so genuine and truly passes the test! This was such an interesting novel because while it definitely had many fictional details and characters, there was so much actual history included that it then lead me to search further and learn more. I absolutely love books that pique my interest about a certain time or event but also provide the human side of the history. I enjoyed the many supporting characters like Leslie, Iain Roy, and Loudoun. They filled out the story and brought it to life.
I did find that the author jumped around a little but I was typically able to follow easily. This is a very interesting novel that left me smarter and more informed on this time in history in Europe. I recommend this for adults and young adults who enjoy historical fiction.
As much as she is able to fearlessly lead, she is also a believer of love. Despite the violence in this novel, there is also a lot of love and devotion. It is so interesting how the man she loved and married had very opposing political beliefs but were able to come together in a relationship. The love between Angus and Anne is so genuine and truly passes the test! This was such an interesting novel because while it definitely had many fictional details and characters, there was so much actual history included that it then lead me to search further and learn more. I absolutely love books that pique my interest about a certain time or event but also provide the human side of the history. I enjoyed the many supporting characters like Leslie, Iain Roy, and Loudoun. They filled out the story and brought it to life.
I did find that the author jumped around a little but I was typically able to follow easily. This is a very interesting novel that left me smarter and more informed on this time in history in Europe. I recommend this for adults and young adults who enjoy historical fiction.
February 2, 2021
The Last Jacobite Heroine by Euan Macpherson is a historical-fiction novel placed in Scotland in the 1700s. The book features Anne Farquharson, who is the daughter of the Farquharson clan. She marries the leader of the Mackintosh clan, Angus. When a prince steps foot in the country, war strikes, tearing everyone apart, including wife and husband. Anne, being beyond brave, leads an army of a few against an army of many. In addition to telling the story of Anne and Angus, the book tells the rich history of Scotland through the struggle of two people who fell deeply in love.
This book is addicting. I was hooked from the very beginning, and Anne is one of my favorite female book characters. She is certified tough, commanding, and taking on soldiers. I found her to be a true inspiration for doing anything within your power to get something done. Anne’s life has been a long struggle, but somehow she continues to stay strong and persevere, and continue to keep her fighting spirit. Unlike many people of Anne and Angus’ station, they married for love. But it was a constant question of if love is enough. She continues to fight in this war in any way she can, and everything she does is also fighting for her love, even though it seems as if it is futile.
Historical-fiction is not my go-to genre or even a genre I ever read, but I devoured this book. I think it is because it was not a dry book as some historical fiction is. It was exciting, full of action, and a well-developed story. I think all other historical fiction should live up to this kind of world-building and character development. I do want to warn against some mentions of rape, but there were no details, just the word. I think this book can be for lovers of anything, but especially strong women. I highly recommend it.
This book is addicting. I was hooked from the very beginning, and Anne is one of my favorite female book characters. She is certified tough, commanding, and taking on soldiers. I found her to be a true inspiration for doing anything within your power to get something done. Anne’s life has been a long struggle, but somehow she continues to stay strong and persevere, and continue to keep her fighting spirit. Unlike many people of Anne and Angus’ station, they married for love. But it was a constant question of if love is enough. She continues to fight in this war in any way she can, and everything she does is also fighting for her love, even though it seems as if it is futile.
Historical-fiction is not my go-to genre or even a genre I ever read, but I devoured this book. I think it is because it was not a dry book as some historical fiction is. It was exciting, full of action, and a well-developed story. I think all other historical fiction should live up to this kind of world-building and character development. I do want to warn against some mentions of rape, but there were no details, just the word. I think this book can be for lovers of anything, but especially strong women. I highly recommend it.
July 17, 2021
This was an excellent historical novel about Scotland in 1745 when Bonnie Prince Charlie led the revolution against England. However, instead of just trying to get independence from England for Scotland he tried to take over the kingship of England too and thus he lost in the famous battle of Culloden where all the Scottish warriors were killed. I have been to Scotland and seen the battlefield of Culloden but this description was excellent. I love historical fiction and I highly recommend this book. This is a great way to learn about history.
July 18, 2022
A good read about an unsung heroine. Bit of Romance as well whether true or not we will never know.In my opinion much better than outlander .I recomend it.
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