The Freemason's Daughter

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Saying good-bye to Scotland is the hardest thing that Jenna MacDuff has had to dountil she met Lord Pembroke. Jennas small clan has risked their lives traveling the countryside as masons, secretly drumming up support and arms at every stop for the exiled King James Stuart so that he may retake the British throne. But their next job brings them into enemy territory: England.

Jennas father repeatedly warns her to trust no one, but when the Duke of Keswick hires the clan to build a garrison on his estate, it seems she cannot hide her capable mind from the dukes inquisitive son, Lord Alex Pembrokenor mask her growing attraction to him.

But theres a covert plan behind the building of the garrison--a secret that cannot be revealed. Will Jenna hide her familys mutinous plot and assist her clans cause, or protect the life of the young noble shes falling for

In Shelley Sackiers lush, vivid historical debut, someone will pay a deadly price no matter what Jenna chooses.

Reviews

"An intriguing exploration of the intersection of politics, religion, and customs of the period--historical fiction at its best." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Teens looking for a solid historical romance will not be disappointed in The Freemason's Daughter... This well-written debut will be enjoyed by readers of Renee Ahdieh's Rose and the Dagger series." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Fans of Scottish history and subterfuge will be intrigued." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Bio

Shelley Sackier is the author of DEAR OPL and THE FREEMASON'S DAUGHTER. She blogs at ShelleySackier.com about food, family and the folly that is life while living atop a mountain in the Blue Ridge. She also gives school presentations to illuminate the merits of embracing failure (just like NASA) and to further her campaign to erect monuments to all librarians. Find her on Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook.