The Diamond King by Patricia Potter

Outstanding, Despite Grammatical Errorsby Anonymous

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February 21, 2005: This is undoubtedly one of the best romance books ever, but there were so many typos it became annoying. Not the author's fault, I'm sure, but I was amazed at the amount of errors. This is an adventurous romance, with Alex and Jenna well-suited and in love. They went through a lot and deserved to live in peace, although I doubt they would have really found it in the place they chose to live.

exciting historical romance novelby harstan

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June 02, 2002: He managed to survive Culloden, but the battle left him with an acrimonious aftertaste following the atrocities of the English. Alex Leslie changed his surname to Malfour and escorted children across the Channel to France. There he found homes for all of his lost sheep except for Meg and Robin who refused to stay with anyone but Alex. Comte de Rochemont offers Alex an opportunity to make money and to take vengeance on the English. The French noble obtains papers for Alex to work as a privateer and outfits a ship the Ami. Alex sets sail across the Atlantic to steal English cargo with ultimately Brazil and its diamonds as his destination.

Alex captures the English vessel Charlotte that contains Lady Jenna Campbell as a passenger. Because of a disfigurement, Jenna has been treated by her family as the ?devil?s child?. She was heading to Barbados to marry before Alex abducted her. Alex detests the Campbells for their betrayal at Culloden, but admires the courage, spunk and nurturing of Jenna. As they fall in love, their perils have just begun.

Though the aftermath of Culloden through star-crossed lovers may be the most frequent theme in historical romance novels, Patricia Potter purveys a fresh look through her strong cast as readers see the impact on children. The story line is loaded with action yet enables the audience to understand what drives both lead characters ands several key secondary players. Fans of the era and anyone who relishes a robust romantic adventure will want to read Peerless Potter?s powerful tale.

Harriet Klausner