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Frederick's Queen (2000)

by Suzan Tisdale(Favorite Author)

4.35 of 5 Votes: 4

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Romance

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Clan Graham

review 1: I have give this book a 3 and 1/2 star rating. I wanted to rate it higher but I just couldn't because of some of the inconsistencies before all that though let me say I love a story with an evil villain. This book definitely fit the bill. Aggie life fell apart ten years before this story takes place. Her mother tried to help put it back together but then passed away 4 years later. She is living with her father who shows her no affection.I'd like to say that is all to that story but it gets worse. Her father is the clan leader but there is no respect given to her by him or any member of the clan. Still it gets worse. She is forbidden to talk to anyone. Her only friend is named Rose and a she cares for a bastard boy that her mother had brought home. She cares for him as a br... moreother. The plan her father has in store is to marry her off to any man who will take her. That is what makes him appear at the Macintosh keep. Fredrick Macintosh bares witness to the cruelty and insults Aggie endures. You may have already figured out that before a word between the two are spoken Fredrick offers for her.Whether it is in sympathy or just because he knows it is time is unclear but the contract is drawn and signed. Aggies father is ecstatic to have reached such a prospect. It is because he has heard rumors the Macintosh clan are ruthless men and the idea of his daughter being broken brings a smile to his face. This still does not give you the full picture of how evil this man is. It brings you closer to the truth but it is not until after the wedding takes place. Fredrick feels as though Aggie purposely is trying to embarrass him and so he confronts her on their wedding night.My eyes watered as I felt the pain Aggie was going through. This misunderstanding was horrible. The next day we see what you will suspect but it was still hard to read. The love that begins to develop is slow but believable and enjoyable to read IMO. I loved the additional relationship that develops between Rose and Fredrick's brother Ian as well. The problems I found began with a miscommunication between H/h. She gives him permission to take what is his and he is mortified because it makes him feel lecherous. It was a misspoken phrase that went on far too long to be believable for me.The inconsistencies were started at the beginning when Fredrick is introduced to Airig (the bastard brother). He tells him he has five sisters and three brothers. Later you meet Seamus, Comnell, Andrew, Edmund, James, counting himself and Ian that made 7.There is only one sister who is introduced. There are four younger siblings after Fredrick. Which confused me because there is an earlier declaration he is 7 out of 9. I feel ST must have got confused at one point and lost track and this plus my earlier complaint took away some stars for me. I will tell you though there is another neighboring clan called the Bowie and they are very ruthless. It is a member of the clan that had a part in Aggies misery. He is given the opportunity to ruin everything Aggie holds dear, but it is how Aggie takes control over the situation that is totally awesome! **************SPOILER**************The best part of the story was when Aggie kills the SOB. Oh the description is so great and I loved every minute of it. I really wish we could have enjoyed the same with her father because he was one evil tyrant. The love scenes are brief and left to the imagination. There is also another minor villain named Clair and to me she was a complete waste. After the main sleaze bucket was killed the story drug on a bit for me and with the other problems I found leaves this story with a 3 and half star rating. It was a step in the right direction for this talented author. Wee Williams story made me stop with the series but I am intrigued now. She would really benefit from an editor to put her books over the top. Enjoy!!
review 2: Suzan's Best Yet...what is wonderful about her books are always the relationship that comes through trials and heartache into the big red bow. However, the story in this book... the heroine who arises from the depths of despair (that you feel so vividly yourself) into a courageous and proud woman is a sight to behold that you can clearly imagine and root for. The brave 2nd in command, who yearns to lead like his amazing father and takes on his greatest battle yet, gives hope when all is lost. The wonderful cast of supporting characters that enrich the story line are colorful and endearing. I don't remember the last time I was so drawn into a story, into the wee hours night after night, tears and laughs, smiles and frowns in this grand tale.I especially found the topic of faith refreshing and uplifting throughout. An award worthy effort from this gifted author. I canna wait for the audio version to enjoy again! less

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