Legacy of Luck by Christy Nicholas
Legacy of Luck
by Christy Nicholas
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GENRE: Historical Fantasy
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BLURB:
Irish
Traveler Éamonn loves gambling, women, and drinking, not necessarily in that
order. But he’s entangled in a true mess when he falls for fiery redhead,
Katie. When she’s married to a Scottish Traveler, Éamonn travels to Scotland to
find her, with the help of Katie’s sister and cousin, and the magical brooch
gifted by his father. Their quest takes them across the Irish Sea to the Isle
of Skye, encountering war, betrayal, death. In the end, Éamonn must make his
own luck.
Excerpt :
Éamonn paced the stall, digging a trench in the mud with his
anxious footsteps. What could he offer? His family had some wealth, but a horse
remained an expensive commodity. They had two work mares to pull the wagons,
but nowhere near the same class as the grey stallion. Ciaran had a beautifully
tooled saddle, a piece they put out in front of the booth to draw customers in.
But what use would it be to a man who had no horse?
He went to find his father.
After a speedy explanation, Turlough shook his head.
“I don’t know, son. Our wealth is our music, not our coin. I
don’t suppose the fact you love the girl has much weight with her father?”
“She says no. He doesn’t seem to have much affection for
either girl, from what I’ve seen.”
“How about arranging a deal with the MacCrimmon lad?
Convince him to back out of the deal? After all, who wants to marry a girl
whose heart is already given to someone else? It is just the heart, is it not?”
Turlough narrowed his eyes at his son, knowing full well his reputation with
the ladies.
“Yes, Da. We’ve not even kissed yet. I swear. Da, she doesn’t
even know which brother it is! If it’s Lochlann, there may be a chance. He
seems a decent sort, despite all. But Donald—”
“This is a right fine mess, no doubt. Here, let’s go
approach Lochlann.”
“Can… I don’t think I’ll be much help with him after that
night at the dice ring—”
“No, I’ll not do this for you. Perhaps it will make you
realize your actions have consequences. I will come with you, though.”
As much a historical novel as a romance, this is a true adventure read.
Starting out at a faire or festival, we learn about the Travelers and traders in Ireland.
It is the young people who are at the center of this adventure.
One common trade made at these festivals are arranged marriages. The fiery tempered Kate is already past marriageable age but has vetoed each match her father has suggested. Her more social younger sister Deirdre unabashedly seeks out male companionship and does not take rejection well.
There is a lot of jealousy and relationship turmoil in this story, not just between a man and a woman. There is also magic and war and other dangers, a clear reflection of the times in which it is set.
It is a chase and rescue story that appears doomed from the start.
Well crafted with the historical aspects woven expertly into the tale.
I read this as a stand alone.
As much a historical novel as a romance, this is a true adventure read.
Starting out at a faire or festival, we learn about the Travelers and traders in Ireland.
It is the young people who are at the center of this adventure.
One common trade made at these festivals are arranged marriages. The fiery tempered Kate is already past marriageable age but has vetoed each match her father has suggested. Her more social younger sister Deirdre unabashedly seeks out male companionship and does not take rejection well.
There is a lot of jealousy and relationship turmoil in this story, not just between a man and a woman. There is also magic and war and other dangers, a clear reflection of the times in which it is set.
It is a chase and rescue story that appears doomed from the start.
Well crafted with the historical aspects woven expertly into the tale.
I read this as a stand alone.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
My name is Christy Nicholas, also known as Green Dragon. I do many
things, including digital art, beaded jewelry, writing and photography. In real
life I'm a CPA, but having grown up with art and around me (my mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother are/were all artists), it sort of infected
me, as it were. I love to draw and to create things. It's more of an
obsession than a hobby. I like looking up into the sky and seeing a beautiful
sunset, or a fragrant blossom, a dramatic seaside. I then wish to take a
picture or create a piece of jewelry to share this serenity, this joy, this
beauty with others. Sometimes this sharing requires explanation – and
thus I write. Combine this love of
beauty with a bit of financial sense and you get an art business. I do local
art and craft shows, as well as sending my art to various science fiction
conventions throughout the country and abroad.
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