Book:  The Betrayal Of Maggie Blair by Elizabeth Laird

Release date:  April 18, 2011 from Houghton Mifflin

Summary:
In seventeenth-century Scotland, saying the wrong thing can lead to banishment – or worse. Accused of being a witch, sixteen-year-old Maggie Blair is sentenced to be hanged. She escapes, but instead of finding shelter with her principled, patriotic uncle, she brings disaster to his door. Betrayed by one of her own accusers, Maggie must try to save her uncle and his family from the King’s men, even if she has to risk her own life in the process.

I cannot wait to read this one.  The cover is stunning and I love historicals.  This one sounds like a new twist and I am eager to see if it is as good as it sounds.  =]

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

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Waiting On Wednesday: The Betrayal Of Maggie Blair

October 27, 2010 • waiting on wednesday • 5 Comments

Book:  The Betrayal Of Maggie Blair by Elizabeth Laird

Release date:  April 18, 2011 from Houghton Mifflin

Summary:
In seventeenth-century Scotland, saying the wrong thing can lead to banishment – or worse. Accused of being a witch, sixteen-year-old Maggie Blair is sentenced to be hanged. She escapes, but instead of finding shelter with her principled, patriotic uncle, she brings disaster to his door. Betrayed by one of her own accusers, Maggie must try to save her uncle and his family from the King’s men, even if she has to risk her own life in the process.

I cannot wait to read this one.  The cover is stunning and I love historicals.  This one sounds like a new twist and I am eager to see if it is as good as it sounds.  =]

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

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