It is officially summer still, so I can now say that I actually finished three novels this summer! It's a pathetic boast, since my summer reading list contained closer to 20 titles than 3 titles, but... I suppose I'll take what I can get. In any case, Saturday mornings are a perfect time to be lazy and read, especially when one has only a few chapters left--which is exactly the situation I was in this morning!
After spending several weeks deliciously engrossed in The Legend of the Celtic Stone by Michael Phillips, I finally finished the final pages this morning. I absolutely loved it. For anyone at all interested in historical fiction, this is a superb read. While I am by no means any sort of expert when it comes to Scottish history, I do believe that the historical accuracy of Mr. Phillips is quite outstanding. I found myself completely absorbed in the legends of Scotland, and I confess that I am more curious than ever to study more Scottish history. There is something very compelling, stirring, and fascinating about the ancient story of Scotland and of Scots. From the grisly and hauntingly horrific story of the Glencoe massacre to the story of Saint Columba and the spread of Christianity, it is a deeply emotional and bittersweet but beautiful history. I want more!!
There is an old quote that goes something like this: "Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly."
Legend of the Celtic Stone definitely falls into the latter category. Highly recommended!
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