Julia Starkey

Burnbee's Revenge Julia Starkey

Publisher Marketing: Burnbee's Revenge is an adventure romance set in Scotland in the late 1600s. Sir Robert McBee is called to the court of King James to discuss the problem of reavers. These raiders have been stealing supplies and damaging property. Sir Robert takes advantage of this time at court to present his homely daughter for marriage. Mistress Marthea McBee is well-educated, a healer, and a beekeeper. Her adventure at court is full of mishaps and sorrow. She returns to Burnbee to rebuild her broken dreams. After several loads of their honey mead are stolen, she is plagued with problems in keeping her clan and land protected. Martin Underhill, David, and Daniel McIe request her aid with a wounded man at arms. They are on their way to court to ask assistance of King James in their fight against the reavers. This brief encounter sparks a romance between Marthea and David. Follow Marthea, David, and friends as they try to protect their lands and clans from the raiders and find the love that they both seek. From Edinburgh to France and back, follow their fate. Mysterious strangers aid them on their journey. The raiders stay a step ahead as they pursue them to the final confrontation. Will love prevail? Will Marthea be able to save Burnbee? Enjoy this story as you race to its conclusion with David and his men.