The Scottish Thistle By Cindy Vallar

 

 

A heart-touching and well-crafted love story. Clearly well researched, the novel successfully conveys not only the history, but also brings alive the many rituals and beliefs of the Highland clans. Strong characterisation abounds. Fictional characters and actual historical characters become living and breathing identities through Ms. Vallar's confident storytelling, a writer gifted in conveying the Scottish voice and way of 'being.' A story to move the hearts of readers and be enjoyed by all lovers of Scottish history.

 

Cindy Vallar writes historical novels intertwined with love stories. Scotland’s Rising of 1745 unfolds in her debut novel, The Scottish Thistle, and reviewers applaud her ability to weave history with fiction. She has led workshops on Highland culture and maritime piracy for RWA’s Hearts through History Chapter. She pens a monthly column, Pirates and Privateers, for Suite101.com. Cindy is also a book reviewer, an editor and copy-editor for Wings Press, and has her own critiquing service. She has a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts in education from Towson University.