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Quest for a Maid
Published in Hardcover by Farrar Straus & Giroux (Juv) (1990)
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This book surprised me and drew me in from the opening line, "When I was nine years old, I hid under the table and heard my sister kill a king." How could anyone resist an opening like that? Quest for a Maid follows its own guidelines about how a fantasy should be written. The evil villainess in this book is also the main character's idol. Our heroine has no magical powers or battle skills, only her wits and courage. Much of the book describes Meg's childhood, which lends the book a kind of innocence to contrast against the elder sister's intrigues. Meg, Davie, and Peem form an adventuresome and loyal trio. You may even find yourself liking the evil villain, though we see little of what she does. Much of this book is written phonetically, but after you get used to it, you'll find yourself thinking in a Scottish accent. This book will make you think twice about love, sin, and redemption. A rare book. Read and enjoy.

Reading this a age 11 changed my life. I was forever obsessed with the middle ages, and this filled every craving for my infatuation with Scotland, leaving me only desiring a sequel. Quest for a Maid is my favorite book, and I have read it over thirteen times, never tiring of it. I'm on the edge of my seat every time, and can never put it down once started. Words cannot express the wonder and magic of this book, with its quirky characters and hauntingly beautiful storyline full of humanity and suspense. More than a masterpiece, this book is comfort food for the soul.

The '45 Rising: the Diary of Euphemia Grant, Scotland 1745-1746 (My Story)
Published in Paperback by Scholastic Ltd (16 November, 2001)
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Atlantis
Published in Paperback by Oxford University Press (31 July, 1997)
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Bonnie Prince Charlie and the '45
Published in Paperback by Canongate Books Ltd ()
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Chandra
Published in Paperback by Oxford University Press (08 May, 1997)
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The Clearances
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The Jackdaw: Quest for a Queen (Kelpie)
Published in Paperback by Canongate Pub Ltd (1994)
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Quest for a Queen - the Falcon (Kelpies)
Published in Paperback by Floris Books (1989)
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I definatly reccommend this book to anyone interested in medieval times or Scotland, or someone who just likes a good story with adventure and a bit a romance. Though, if you are a reader who only likes really fast-paced books, it might not be for you, since while it does have exciting adventure parts, some parts are slower.