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My Lady Captor

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Lady Sorcha Hay finds Sir Ruari Kerr injured on the battlefield while she is searching for her brother Dougal. She learns from Ruari that Dougal was taken by the English and will be ransomed back. While she is talking to him, her cousin Margaret finds another survivor, who turns out to be Ruari's cousin Beatham. Sorcha hatches a plan to raise the ransom by holding Ruari and Beatham for ransom. As they navigate through twists and turns, the main characters develop well, and the plot includes elements of love, revenge, and secrets within the Hay clan.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with a strong heroine and an engaging cast of supporting characters.

Writing/Prose:

The style combines humor, irony, and witty dialogue, though some character descriptions can be confusing.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a strong heroine negotiating a ransom, filled with twists and a developing romance amidst conflict.

Setting:

The setting is in historical Scotland, highlighting clan dynamics within the culture.

Pacing:

The pacing has engaging elements but may occasionally feel slow, balancing action and romance.
Sorcha Hay understood her pretty cousin Margaret’s hesitation, one bred of a horror she shared. At the base of the small, windswept hill they stood upon sprawled the men who had fallen in the latest s...

Notes:

The heroine, Sorcha, is strong and smart, negotiating a ransom for her brother.
Ruari, her captor, is captivated by Sorcha's intellect and beauty despite being angered by her tactics.
Sorcha can see and speak to spirits, adding a supernatural element to the story.
The plot includes themes of love, betrayal, and intense attraction between Sorcha and Ruari.
The supporting characters, including Aunt Neil, provide humor and quirky moments throughout the book.
The story features historical Scottish settings and conflicts with the English.
Readers found the love scenes steamy and the dialogue amusing, enhancing the romantic aspect of the tale.
The book combines humor, romance, and drama, yet has moments that feel slightly dragged out for some readers.
It was originally published in 1996 and reissued in 2009.
Fans of Hannah Howell appreciate her blend of humor and drama in storytelling.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include instances of violence, references to captivity, and potential themes of obsession from the antagonist.

Has Romance?

There is a strong romantic presence in the story, marked by notable chemistry and passionate interactions between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

When she takes knight Sir Ruari Kerr captive in hopes of exchanging him for her younger brother, who is being held by English soldiers, Lady Sorcha Hay is distracted from her mission by her attraction to this fierce warrior who vows to make her pay for her treachery.

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