The beginning of this book is so full of geopolitical flaws. I haven't finished the second chapter, but, can I point out a few bloopers?
1) Lorne is in the west of the Scottish Northern Highlands, in fjiordic country, so NOT in England, therefor English laws and titles do not apply.
2) A man can me a 'marquis', not a 'marquess', the female equivalent being 'lady'.
3) The title 'marquis' has never been used in Scotland, and 'viscount' only once, by an heir-murdering usurper!
4) Lorne being a highland location, it is unlikely that it would be the lairdship of a lowland family - the name 'Ralston', (not Ralestone'), comes from Renfrewshire, where the town of that name is now part of Paisley, on the road to Glasgow.
It would appear that the author has done no research into the ethnicity of British nobility or aristocracy. A sketchy knowledge of English, or other European social structures is not enough. The book has lost any credibility for me. Although I will try to finish it I can give no guarantees, ( I have NEVER left a book unfinished until now!).
Bill Carey’s book reviews
1) Lorne is in the west of the Scottish Northern Highlands, in fjiordic country, so NOT in England, therefor English laws and titles do not apply.
2) A man can me a 'marquis', not a 'marquess', the female equivalent being 'lady'.
3) The title 'marquis' has never been used in Scotland, and 'viscount' only once, by an heir-murdering usurper!
4) Lorne being a highland location, it is unlikely that it would be the lairdship of a lowland family - the name 'Ralston', (not Ralestone'), comes from Renfrewshire, where the town of that name is now part of Paisley, on the road to Glasgow.
It would appear that the author has done no research into the ethnicity of British nobility or aristocracy. A sketchy knowledge of English, or other European social structures is not enough. The book has lost any credibility for me. Although I will try to finish it I can give no guarantees, ( I have NEVER left a book unfinished until now!).