Lady's Rock

I find the idea of giving women in history a well-deserved voice quite important. Sadly, in my opinion, that and the descriptions of nature are the only two things I liked about this book. The main character, Catherine, is very ignorant and self-centered. Apart from Lorna and maybe Archibald I did n......more

I bought this book having just visited Duart Castle at the Isle of Mull, where this story is based. I was fascinated to learn about the story of Lady's Rock where Lachlan Maclean left his wife to die and the dramatic reveal of her survival when he went to pay respects to her family. So I was really......more

This story was interesting in that it offered up some explanation on the rivalling clans of Scotland at the time, and how marriages were arranged to pertain kinship amongst neighbouring clan. The story itself wasn’t wholly formed enough for me to rate it any higher. Catherine, our protagonist whilst......more

Based on a Scottish legend, "Lady's Rock" is the story of Catherine Campbell, a young woman whose arranged marriage goes very wrong. Catherine is married, very much against her will, to Lachlan MacClain and sent to live at Duart Castle. She misses her family at Inverary Castle, and also misses the ma......more

I liked this book a lot. Apart from well writte descriptions of Scottish life, castles, alliances, and marriages, Catherine Campbell was an intriguing character. She comes across as spoiled, entitled, and difficult but really can't be blamed for her behavior. Married to a despicable man, who does eve......more