Mark of the Fox
Clan MacInnes, Book 4

by Aila Skye

Clan MacInnes: Accepting the Mark!

Elise and Callum have married and in an effort to build a stronger army, they are preparing to welcome the Pict Leader’s daughter into the MacInnes clan via marriage thus strengthening relationships amongst her people in order to fight the invaders from the North. Preparing for the marriage and Callum’s new role as the leader, Elise has her hands full.

The story that Aila Skye, the author, is weaving is exciting.  Based on historical facts, the creativity that Skye adds to the story of the MacInnes Clan is captivating and intriguing.  The personal touches that show Elise as not only supportive but as a strong and intelligent woman are deliberate and well-executed.  This section of the story is a tearjerker as Elise must help her new husband, Callum assume the role of king.  She has to convince her new husband to obtain the “Mark of the Fox” in order to gain the support and allegiance of the Pict people while also balancing other relationships. 

The narrator, John McNee, performs the book expertly.  His cadence is smooth and his array of voices for each character is well performed.  While most men do not do the female voices well, McNee is the exception.  He never breaks from the voice making the story easy to follow. 

While this is a short installment of the continued tale of the MacInnes Clan, the dialog and storyline are well developed as are the characters.  While I prefer longer performances, the style in which this book is being developed is perfect for the story as it gives the listener time to absorb the story, appreciate the characters and the historical information more solidly.

I look forward to hearing more of the MacInnes Clan and Elise’s life. 

The production and quality of this audiobook are clear and well done.   

 
Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.