Lochinvar: A Novel

"Lochinvar: A Novel" by S. R. Crockett is a historical fiction that tells the tale of Walter Gordon, the laird of Lochinvar, as he navigates love, honor, and peril in Scotland during times of political unrest. The story looks closely at the conflicts between love and duty as Wat deals with both his romantic feelings and challenges that come from society and family. The book includes complex female characters such as Kate McGhie. The story begins with a vibrant introduction of the McGhie household, where Kate interacts with Wat while he hides his true feelings for her. Their young interactions foreshadow the conflicts to come as Wat's personal emotions are mixed with historical conflict.