Laura Frantz’
“A Bound Heart” is the story of childhood friends Magnus MacLeish and Lark
MacDougall who grew up together on the charming and beautiful isle of Kerrera (off
the Scottish coast).
Although
they had many of the same opportunities as children, they lead quite different
lives as adults; Magnus is Laird of Castle Kerrera and Lark is the Keeper of
the Bees. Lark has always been quite fond of Magnus and was heartbroken when he
returned a few years ago to the isle with a wife. So, she busies herself taking
care of her elderly Granny and her beloved bees. She also has a flirtatious
friendship with the handsome captain of the Merry
Lass, Rory MacPherson.
The inhabitants
of the isle soon learn that Magnus’ wife, Lady Isla, hates the isle and living
there. She is mean, rude and often physically ill. Furthermore, she does not
like “the help” to be seen (including Lark). Matters only worsen when she is
unable to produce an heir. Lady Isla is desperate to have a child and dies
after ingesting one of Lark’s potions. Lark is soon tried and found guilty or
murder. Lark and Magnus’ trials and tribulations and ensuing love story comprise
the rest of the book.
Both
Magnus and Lark are Christians and Frantz reminds us that it is “better to
dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman” and also that “husbands,
love your wives.” She also reminds us that “the true measure of a man is how he
treats someone who can do him absolutely no good!”
If you
require a lovely historical romance, this is for you! Frantz describes the isle
of Kerrera so beautifully you will feel as if you are there. This book is great
for any age reader.
Hoping
that this may become a series (although the cover did not designate as such). I
would love to read more about their lives after the ending of the book.
#ABoundHeart
#NetGalley
Publication Date: January
1, 2019
Genre: Romance, Historical
Fiction, Christian Fiction, Scottish
Cover: Stunning and
absolutely perfect!
Rating: 5 stars
Source: I received this book from the publisher via
NetGalley in return for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity to read
this great book!
