Legend in Green Velvet

This is my favourite Elizabeth Peters novel. The heroine, Susan, is a romantic young American archaeologist in love with Scotland and all things Scottish. Staying in Edinburgh on her way to join a dig in the Highlands, she is mistaken for somebody else, implicated ina murder, and finds herself going on the run with Jamie, an unromantic young Scot who bears an uncanny resemblance to a Very Important Person. The book abnounds with amusing characters, especially jamie's crazy Scottish nationalist father, and a trio of ancient lady doctors. Funny, exciting and full of details about Scotland and Scottish history. One minor quibble. At one point Susan desc ribes George I as a 'distant' relative of the Stuarts. he wasn't very distant, he was a direct descendent of King jmaes I, and had as much SCottish blood in him as Bonnie Prince Charlie, which is to say not very much. What a pity Elizabeth peters doesn't write contemporary thrillers any more, i like them so much better than her series featuring tiresome Amerlai Peabody.

This is a good one. The story is a fast paced type, of people being chased all over Scotland; they are not sure why. Theres treasure and history and costumes and bad guys and romance, all set against the majestic countryside of Scotland. Its good at the basics of Scottish history, so don't feel intimidated. Ms. Michaels will explain the Battle of Culloden for you, etc.

I'm so happy to see this book back in print. This is a popcorn book. Light and fluffy, to be sure, but very satisfying. Romance, humor and suspense are well blended. It'll leave you smiling.

This book was truly inspired. The imagery and wordplay was fantastic. Though there is a typical, stereotypical villian, he was still credible. Susan and James were excellent protagonists: the chemistry they shared heightened the wit and humor in the story. Every page is wrought of adventure and suspense and I applaud Peters' choice to weave the old Scottish legends into the fabric of her novel.

After the second page, I knew Susan (the heroine) and I were kin at heart. Being American born but of Scot-Irish descent, I immediately related to her romantic lure of Scottish folklore. I could imagine the beautiful terrain and believe the unbelievable adventure she was drawn into. I loved all the characters from the reluctant hero, to the handsome villain and even the indubitable laird Erskine. Peters even threw in a true historical mystery about the Stone of Scone for those of us who love the Scottish heritage