“To see her is to love her, and love but her forever; for Nature made her what she is, and never made another.”
Highland Jewel is the 2nd book in the Royal Highlander Series. This story is about Maisie Murray, a female activist for women’s and civil rights, and Niall Campbell, a former Lieutenant in the Royal Highlanders regiment. I love this book ❤️, perhaps more than book 1, but I’d suggest you start there to get to know all the characters and historical settings. It also provides a nice complementary view in Maisie’s voice for many events happening in book 1. And I feel more romance element is depicted in this book 🥰 (a best friend’s brother trope 😆!)
Maisie is such an intriguing character. She led a double life: a shy dull girl to her family, and a fierce compassionate activist to the world. Co-founding Female Reform Society, Edinburgh chapter, with Niall’s sister, she used her written words to fight against unjust treatments to the Scottish people, and for the voice of women in society. She had this quiet strength that surprised many people, even her own family. Her spirits and convictions were what attracted Niall the most, on top of her stunning beauty 😆.
Niall was an honorable, tough, and intimidating man, but he was all “custardy” inside, a feminist at heart, who would roll on the floor to role play with his nieces, write to them poems and stories about strong heroines 🥰... He saw Maisie for who she really was, admired her passion and intelligence, at the same time, he was concerned for her and his sister’s safety. He was hoping to build a future with her, away from danger and violent protests, but then his plan was upended overnight when he was thrown into a nasty game of politics...
I love the strong bonds developed among the three women. Unlike Isabella, who progressed into an activist during the course of book 1, Maisie had always been one from the beginning, her fighting spirit was not dampened by any forces, one way or another she continued to fight the battle. I’ve enjoyed learning more about the political unrest during this period, from a point of view of an activist, how people had fought, violently suppressed or killed. The book is beautifully written and insightful, it’s sweet, emotional, yet captivating and thrilling that will keep you reading till the end ❤️!
Definitely a 5⭐️ read for me!
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