The Scots love
Australian-born Mel Gibson, a man they feel is a true Scotsman. When
he brought the tale of William Wallace, one of the most loved
historical stories ever, to the silver screen in "Braveheart" he
captivated the world. In the same tradition, you will find the
following romances are all set in the rugged and mystical country of
Scotland, and are replete with border wars, clan battles, the cry to
war, the keen of the independent woman and the greatest love stories
ever written. Enjoy!
What's The Appeal?
The Scotsman is a most romantic
hero, and it isn't simply the image of the kilted piper playing in
the mist that attracts romance fans. The Scotsman is a rugged
individualist who has been fighting English domination and cruelty
for centuries with wiles, determination and indomitable courage.
The Romans knew the Scots were dangerous–they built
Hadrian's Wall to keep the "savages" out of England! The Romans
feared the blue-faced warriors and their Celtic influences. As
Americans we relate
to the Scots' battle with the English for
independence. And our cowboys and frontiersman in the American west
have also faced the challenge of
a rugged terrain and the
mystical forces of a culture that ruled the land for centuries
before we cultivated it ourselves.
Surrounded by the "civilized,"
the Scots survive in their beautiful, emotionally evocative
landscape. And like the countryside itself, the Scottish people are
mystical, and inspiring. Isn't it fascinating that every word that
describes the landscape of the countryside also describes the
character of the people: rugged, brutal, savage, tempestuous,
captivating and hauntingly beautiful. Scotland is a country where
the primordial forces of nature are as extreme and powerful as the
people who live there.
The clans and their distinct tartan
patterns are tributes to both the independence and fierce national
pride of these warriors. Conquer a Scottish warrior's heart and you
become one with not just a man, but also his country.
All of
which explains why Scots heroes are welcome to be lairds of our
hearts in any century!
-Kate Ryan
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