[Whence Came A Prince] can either stand alone or be read as the third in a series consisting of [Thorn In My Heart] and [Fair Is The Rose]. Rose and Leana are still having conflict over their feelings for Jamie McKie, as both were married to him at one time and both are carrying his children.

The most interesting character in this book is Lachlan McBride, Rose and Leana's father. He is a greedy schemer interested in breaking Jamie for gain. Lachlan alone will make you feel like slamming your book against the furniture as you wonder how someone can be so manipulative.

Alot of the book is spent on an emotional and physical journey as Jamie, Rose and Leana all have crosses to bear on the road to Jamie's ancestral home, Glentrool.

One of the neater aspects of this book is that every chapter heading arrives with a famous quote that either forshadows what is to come or speaks of recent chapters.

Finishing this book will make you sorry to part ways with all who reside within its covers. It is an easy read that will rile and tear you up and leave you wishing for more. ( )

Higgs continues her series set in 19th century Scotland and loosely based on the story of Jacob and his multiple wives from the Bible. In this installment Jamie is married to Rose, the sister of Leanah his former wife. Rose is raising Leah's son and has just found out she is expecting one of her own. Leah decides that it is time for her to return home--thinking that Rose and Jamie have left--and her return causes much upheaval in this most unusual household. Meanwhile, Jamie's father-Lachlan-has a scheme to gain more money for himself, by cheating his son-in-law.
Higgs captures the feel of old Scotland beautifully, especially in the way she incorporates the language of the period into the story. She includes a glossary, but most of the time the reader doesn't need it because she makes the meaning clear by the way the word is used. Other details like the clothing and such also bring the period to life. And of course the drama of these relationships and unusual circumstances makes this a real pageturner. I heartily suggest this for fans of historical fiction or romance. ( )