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A review by drakoulis
The Scottish Boy by Alex de Campi
5.0
A beautiful historical romance !
Nineteen year-old squire Harry Lyon is dreaming of chivalrous glory in the war in Scotland, and of the riches he will bring back to help his mother's estate in Devon. Sadly, his mother passes away days before the campaign, and when Harry reaches the battlefield, the battle is over; the English have won, but Harry's mentor, Sir Simon, is dead.
Harry is unexpectedly knighted by the young King Edward III, after the latter is encouraged by the shady Baron Montagu and his vassal, Rabbie. Harry accompanies Montagu's small squad in an undercover mission deep in Scotland, where they abduct an almost-starved young man - and kill the rest.
The wild Scot is given to Harry as a squire - and Harry is both satisfied (because the brutality of the other men sickens him) and apalled. What will he do with someone who doesn't want to be there and will run at every chance he has?
Iain, the seventeen-year old Scot, though, is not what Harry expected. He is educated, he speaks French and Latin, he charms the house staff, and Harry himself. Harry stats being fond of Iaian, and fondness becomes something deeper....
As Harry and Iain navigate their feelings, a political game of spies and deception evolves in England and France, and they get dragged in the middle of it. They'll soon realize what's most important for them and fight for it no matter the consequences.
This book is amazing and I hope more people find it !
If you love a steamy romance and historical fiction in 13th century Britain, it's for you too !!
Nineteen year-old squire Harry Lyon is dreaming of chivalrous glory in the war in Scotland, and of the riches he will bring back to help his mother's estate in Devon. Sadly, his mother passes away days before the campaign, and when Harry reaches the battlefield, the battle is over; the English have won, but Harry's mentor, Sir Simon, is dead.
Harry is unexpectedly knighted by the young King Edward III, after the latter is encouraged by the shady Baron Montagu and his vassal, Rabbie. Harry accompanies Montagu's small squad in an undercover mission deep in Scotland, where they abduct an almost-starved young man - and kill the rest.
The wild Scot is given to Harry as a squire - and Harry is both satisfied (because the brutality of the other men sickens him) and apalled. What will he do with someone who doesn't want to be there and will run at every chance he has?
Iain, the seventeen-year old Scot, though, is not what Harry expected. He is educated, he speaks French and Latin, he charms the house staff, and Harry himself. Harry stats being fond of Iaian, and fondness becomes something deeper....
As Harry and Iain navigate their feelings, a political game of spies and deception evolves in England and France, and they get dragged in the middle of it. They'll soon realize what's most important for them and fight for it no matter the consequences.
Spoiler
What's most important for them is each other, the story has a happy ending :)This book is amazing and I hope more people find it !
If you love a steamy romance and historical fiction in 13th century Britain, it's for you too !!