The King's Mercy

By Lori Benton

Book Overview

For readers of Sara Donati and Diana Gabaldon, this epic historical romance tells of fateful love between an indentured Scotsman and a daughter of the 18th century colonial south. When captured rebel Scotsman Alex MacKinnon is granted the king's mercy--exile to the Colony of North Carolina--he's indentured to Englishman Edmund Carey as a blacksmith. Against his will Alex is drawn into the struggles of Carey's slaves--and those of his stepdaughter, Joanna Carey. A mistress with a servant's heart, Joanna is expected to wed her father's overseer, Phineas Reeves, but finds herself drawn instead to the new blacksmith. As their unlikely relationship deepens, successive tragedies strike the Careys. When blame falls unfairly upon Alex he flees to the distant mountains where he encounters Reverend Pauling, itinerate preacher and friend of the Careys, now a prisoner of the Cherokees. Haunted by his abandoning of Joanna, Alex tries to settle into life with the Cherokees, until circumstances thwart yet another attempt to forge his freedom and he's faced with the choice that's long hounded him- continue down his rebellious path or embrace the faith of a man like Pauling, whose freedom in Christ no man can steal. But the price of such mercy is total surrender, and perhaps Alex's very life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601429967
• ISBN13: 9781601429964
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

A Story Sure To Sweep You Away!

Without fail, Benton's novels promise to be an immersive experience through a gritty and relatable world that simply builds itself around you. Her characters are real, her settings are memorable, and the sagas that they weave are rich, moving, and utterly satisfying. 'The King's Mercy' is no exception. A cast of characters unfolds like a beautiful tapestry, but quickly unravels with each page's turn until you're left holding onto a single thread. Heartache, loss, intrigue, and frustrations abound, but always balanced by the hope, faith, and of course mercy, that shine brighter as darkness closes in. I loved the biblical account woven through this story as well - very creative! This is a tale that is sure to sweep you away! [I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.]