This narrative depicts Bonnie Prince Charlie through the eyes of his followers during the ill-fated 1745 Jacobite uprising. It traces his journey through pivotal battles, revealing a capable yet flawed leader stretched beyond his abilities. Spotlighting his relationships and conflicts, the book offers a humanizing portrait of the young prince at the center of this seminal moment in British history. Researchers and military history buffs will love this meticulously researched and detailed book. It focuses on facts more than storytelling.
NetGalley, Andrea Romance

"This is a fine and well-priced work covering an interesting area of the country."
West Somerset Railway Association

This book consists of a selection taken between 1977 and 2019, all in colour, on the author’s regular visits to Scotland. Most of them feature trains in action with the Highland scenery making them really attractive. The author has been careful to select good vantage points. Three sections cover the main line, Kyle line and Far North line with many featuring locomotive hauled trains. Locomotive hauled trains feature prominently, even in more recent years when they have been confined to special workings. A good record of the changing railway scene over the last 45 years and recommended for anyone interested in that.
The Highland Railway Society Journal

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars ‘These resolute medical women would become renowned internationally as the Edinburgh Seven.’ I did not expect to love this as much as I did! It was truly fascinating. I am forever grateful that I was able to go to school and college and learn without being judged, picked on or faced with difficult challenges due to being female. It was inspiring to read about these ladies especially with it being set in edinburgh (my home town) ‘From the early thirteenth century until 1870, women were, in effect, controlled in every respect by their husbands.’ I’m also graceful for the century I was born in! But even to this day, it is difficult for some women and girls to get an education, work and make their own choices. ‘Such sentiments, namely that women should not lead in society as God had designed them to ‘obey’ were defiantly part of the problem for the Seven.’ Oh my goodness! This boils my blood. A must read if you want to be inspired.
NetGalley, Georgi B

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars An accomplished biography of one of England’s most complicated monarchs to really understand. >From his very difficult childhood to his still controversial demise, the author manages with brio to paint a compelling and intimate portrait of King James especially through his social and emotional interactions. A fascinating psychological portrait of a very complex man and a brilliant look at a pivotal reign in English history. Highly recommended and to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever!
NetGalley, jean luc estrella