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"In
My Heart's in the Lowlands: Ten Days in Bonny Scotland, Liz takes us on a journey through the spectacular setting of her historical novels and lets us view the beauty of the land, its history, and its people through her eyes. What a way to travel: with an author whose love affair with Scotland has given us some of the finest historical fiction to be found anywhere. This may well be the only trip I'll ever take to
Scotland—and to Liz's credit, I enjoyed the journey!" "An absolutely delightful armchair travel book. Liz Curtis Higgs lovingly portrays the beauty and ruggedness of South West Scotland by her adept use of the vernacular of the region, the appropriate quotations by Robert Burns, and the references from her earlier books, all the while thoroughly enticing readers to discover this charming, offbeat part of Scotland for themselves. The enchanting original sketches by Simon
Dawdry, scattered throughout, add immense flavor. As one whose ancestors hailed from Galloway, I found that Mrs. Higgs certainly tugged at my heartstrings with her descriptions of sites well-known to me. Aye, and I
canna wait to return!"
"Oh, how I wish I had read this exquisite book before my first bungling trip to Scotland—or better yet—had the effervescent Liz for my guide! Her eye for detail never fails, and her heart is even more true than her sight. With loving care, Liz shares it all with her reader in a wonderful you-are-there, conversational style." "My Heart's In the Lowlands took me breathlessly away to bonny Scotland. Liz's signature style of
writing—descriptive, loving, and generous—warms every page and every place, as if, indeed, God made her to write about this very spot of his good earth. This is a beautifully written book, and if it doesn't make you yearn to stroll among the verdant hills, wander into ancient churches and castles, and yes, drink pots and pots of hot tea, it isn't the fault of the writer.
My Heart's In the Lowlands is the most delightful read I've had in many years. Liz's love of Scotland and her people shines like stained glass through every word."
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