The Brides of Alba (book 3)
By Linda Windsor
David C. Cook Publisher
June 2012
ISBN 978-1-4347-6476-8
With
Merlin dead, the succession undecided, and the Celtic church on the
defensive from Rome, intrigue sweeps the court of the High King Arthur.
But it's all battlefield news that consumes Queen Gwenhyfar's young
scribe, Kella O'Toole: her fiance is dead and her father gone missing.
Determined to find him at all costs, Kella defies the queen's orders and
sets out for Pictish territory. Her foster brother Alyn, a
disillusioned priest who questions his calling, agrees to help her. The
journey itself is perilous. But it's their secrets that land Kella and
Alyn in a viper's nest of treachery that threatens both their lives and
the future of Albion.
Like a big slab of chocolate cake tops off a great
meal, REBEL is a satisfying end to this fast-paced historical trilogy.
Author Linda Windsor weaves her facts seamlessly into a story that will
stick with you long after you've closed the cover.
Kella is a feisty heroine, which is quite the
combination with hero Alyn's somewhat laid-back personality. He's no
pushover, however, even though he's a former priest. Their relationship
is as tumultuous as the bickering warlords around them.
I really enjoyed this series. I was hoping for a bit
more of a reunion with the heroes/heroines of the previous 2 books
(HEALER and THIEF), but that didn't happen. Guess I'll just have to
re-read those, eh? Which won't be a problem, because the Brides of Alba
trilogy has earned a spot on my bookshelf.
Reviewed by: Michelle Griep
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