Title: A Bound HeartAuthor: Laura FrantzPages: 407 (ARC)Year: 2019Publisher: RevellMy rating is 4 out of 5 stars.Lark MacDougall is descended from Scottish aristocracy, but over time her clan has been assimilated or killed so there are few left. While the story is slow in places, it is a satisfying read. The rest of the story becomes their fight to survive and keep tabs on each other while being shipped to different places.If you are a fan of Laura Frantz, or enjoy clean Christian fiction, I encourage you to read A Bound Heart. Both Lark and Magnus are banished as indentured servants. Around the same time, Magnus comes to her trial wearing a kilt, which is the King of England has outlawed. Though Lark is innocent, she becomes the scapegoat for the family of the dead Lady. One day, a dreadful mix up of Lark's tonics, causes the death of Magnus' wife. Her steadfastness to her childhood friends Magnus is sweet.The plot centers around Lark, keeper of the Laird's herbs and bees on the island of Kerrera, in Scotland. Her attachment and loyalty to an orphan baby is commendable. I like the character of Lark she is someone I want to be friends with.

But, overall the characters and settings are good.

A Bound Heart seems to lack the richness I've come to expect from her stories. But I had to review the book, so I dutifully sat down to read it through. I found myself picking other titles to read instead. That said, I had a hard time getting into A Bound Heart. I love how she takes an interesting moment in history, and makes it come to life in the eyes of her characters. Laura Frantz is one of my favorite Christian fiction authors.

A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz