A Bound Heart

Laura Frantz writes historical fiction that compels the reader into the book and doesn't let the reader go until the book is finished. Any time I see Laura Frantz's name as the author, the book goes into my TBR pile.  So when I saw that A Bound Heart was available to read and review, I applied to get the galley.

Lark was an employee of Magnus as keeper of the bees and the gardens.  She knew the medicinal properties of herbs and was trying to help Magnus' wife conceive and carry a child to term.  Somehow an extra added ingredient got added to the mixture and Isla wandered to the cliffs and fell to her death.  Lark was charged with accessory to murder and when Magnus showed up to defend Lark, he was charged with wearing his kilt.  The sentence for both of them was transportation and indenture.  Lark's term was three years and Magnus' was two.  Magnus was sent to Jamaica and Lark to Virginia.  The real adventure begins when they cross the ocean. 

Laura's writing is impeccable, compelling, engaging, and completely entertaining.  Her descriptions of her settings are inspiring, especially with the heathers covering the countryside and the gardens that Lark tended. Her characters are fully developed to be the fulfillment of Laura's ideas for them.

Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and a tour through the palace gardens. 

My thanks to Revell Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book.