The Freemason's Daughter

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2018

Review

Jenna McDuff has left Scotland to follow her father, a mason, and the rest of her clan to England to build a garrison for the Duke of Keswick. She has been educated in literature and math from a young age, which in 1714 is unheard of. Jenna's clan is part of the Jacobite uprising that is supporting exiled King James Stuart, but building the garrison is only part of the job that her clan has come to do. She finds that she is attracted to the Duke's son, Alex, which is becoming mutual, even though he is soon to betrothed to another. But Alex can't seem to get the fiery Jenna out of his mind and soul.

Strong female character and suspenseful plot giving teens an introduction into the exile of King James Stuart and the historical period in Europe that revolved around the Jacobite uprising. Recommended for grades 7-12.

Overall Book Score: excellent