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The Refuge: An Inspirational Novel of Scotland Kindle Edition

by Regan Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 115
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GOLD MEDAL WINNER 2017 ILLUMINATION AWARDS
"... an enthralling story." - RT Book Reviews

For anyone whose faith has ever faltered...

Scotland 1072

The Norman Conqueror robbed Steinar of Talisand of his noble father and his lands, forcing him to seek refuge in Scotland while still recovering from a devastating wound. At the royal court, Steinar becomes scribe to the unlettered King of Scots while secretly regaining his skill with a sword.

The first time Steinar glimpses the flame-haired maiden, Catrìona of the Vale of Leven, he is drawn to her spirited beauty. She does not fit among the ladies who have come to serve the devout queen. Not pious, not obedient and not given to stitchery, the firebrand flies a falcon!

Catrìona has come to Malcolm's court wounded in spirit from the vicious attack on her home by Northmen who slayed her parents and her people. But that is not all she will suffer. The king has promised her to one of his favored warriors, but she has given her heart to a lowly scribe.

When all is lost, what hope is there for love? Can a broken heart be mended? Can a damaged soul be healed?
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    288 pages
  2. Language
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  4. Publication date
    22 November 2016
  5. File size
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About the Author

Regan Walker is an award-winning, #1 bestselling author of Regency, Georgian and Medieval romances. The Refuge is her first inspirational romance.

A lawyer turned full time writer, she has six times been featured in USA TODAY's HEA column and four times nominated for the prestigious RONE award (her novel, The Red Wolf's Prize won Best Historical Novel for 2015 in the medieval category). Her novels, To Tame the Wind, The Red Wolf's Prize and Rogue Knight have received Readers Favorite's 5-Star Silver Seal. Rebel Warrior received 5 stars and the Crowned Heart from InD'Tale Magazine.

Regan writes historically authentic novels where her readers can experience adventure, as well as love. She lives in San Diego with her Golden Retriever, "Link". Each day she takes walks on a crest high above the ocean enjoying the beauty of God's creation.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M6BAD7U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Regan Walker Publishing (22 November 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2723 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 115

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Regan Walker is an award-winning, #1 Amazon bestselling author of Regency, Georgian and Medieval novels that are historically authentic.

Among the awards she has won are the Gold Medal in the Readers Choice Book Awards, the Gold Medal in the Illumination Awards, 1st place in the Chaucer Awards, the International Book Award for Romance Fiction, the San Diego Book Award for Best Historical Romance, the President's Book Awards of The Florida Authors & Publishers Association, the RONE Award for Best Medieval Novel (twice) and the Kindle Book Award.

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Elizabeth Gayle Fellows
5.0 out of 5 stars The Refuge
Reviewed in Canada on 21 November 2017
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Beautiful story. I enjoyed all the characters and the life trials they went through. The description of the customs was fascinating and makes you understand how difficult life was in those days. The Geographic descriptions brought the reader to Alba.! Excellent read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2018
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The book made history live for me. The characters were very believable. Also I became drawn into their lives. I enjoyed how the story developed. It left me wanting to be able to read more of the characters and there families lives. Scope for a further book!
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Barbara McCarthy
5.0 out of 5 stars A tale of Scotland, loyalty, heartbreak and above all - love.
Reviewed in the United States on 23 March 2017
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This book won the Gold Medal for Romance in the Illumination Awards for 2017, and it's easy to see why. Regan Walker has woven a story form historically correct research and fiction also. The characters draw you to them and make you part of the events that unfold as the story of Catriana of the Vale of Leven begins with her witnessing a terrible and life changing event that propels her out of the life she has always known to one at court with King Malcom and his Queen Margaret. It talks place in the 11th century where Vikings still make raids and William the Conqueror threatens to take Scotland as his own. There is the threat of war and men going off to bloody battles. There are two men at court that Catriana and her cousin Fia, another Lady in Waiting have their eyes and slowing their hearts set on but are not who they seem to be. There is young Geric, an orphan who befriends Catriana and her brother Niall who loves to go with them when she flies her pet Peregine Falcon, something most ladies did not do, nor did other ladies run free in the woods when no one was about like the free spirit she is. But one man has noticed and she stirs him. I don't wish to say more and spoil the read for anyone. It is a tale of loss and pain, of hope and longing, of desire and fulfillment. A wonderful read with wonderfully well rounded characters that I read slowly because I didn't want it to end. I loved it and I believe you will too.
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Amie O.
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story with great purpose...
Reviewed in the United States on 12 September 2017
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I read this book last month over a spell of a couple of weeks and I really enjoyed it. I loved the Irish ruggedness and have always been a big movie fan of medieval storylines. Perhaps it's the horses and sailing ships, but they are so lovely to see, and in this book, to imagine. Steiner was a great character and really carried the story for me. I enjoyed the fact that he was such a gentleman, but not so contained as to allow an opportunity for a kiss to pass! Kat was spunky too, and that's an essential for me in a heroine. But I have to say, I also enjoyed Margaret and the mark she left on the readers, giving them essential truths to live and love by. No matter where you find yourself in life or even what has happened to you, you can start over and find great purpose. You can use your own hurts to heal another's wounds. That's a timeless story ;)
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J. Welling
4.0 out of 5 stars Really lovely historical tale
Reviewed in Canada on 10 August 2019
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I loved the main characters. They were so strong and had both endured much pain in their lives before meeting each other. A wonderful group of well developed supporting characters. The story is full of detail and historical facts that are expertly woven into a tale of fiction. There is no need for extra angst to help move the tale along. The times were difficult enough without adding unnecessary drama. Such a wonderfully well written story. There were moments when the plot dragged a bit but, overall a great read and I would definitely recommend it.
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