![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As a descendent of the McDonalds myself, I really liked this part of the book, but it's a great story all in all, one you'll think about for a long time after reading it. The mercy killing is the impetus for them to explore what's wrong and make adjustments.It was intriguing how the author integrated the Scots clan laws and customs into their current society. Picoult does a fine job exploring the intricacies of these two marriages: Jamie adored his wife, maybe too much when he does her bidding to kill her, and Cam and Allie who have something missing in their marriage. Cam's wife Allie does her best to help Jamie, not knowing that Cam is embarking on an affair with her new assistant at her flower shop.Ms. Mercy Jodi Picoult Penguin, Fiction - 509 pages 40 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified From 1 New York Times. Cam arrests him but also secretly hires a lawyer for him in his guise as clan chief. She was dying of cancer and begged him to relieve her pain. Cam McDonald is the one his cousin Jamie turns to after he kills his wife in a mercy killing. The clan chief is also the local police chief. They were transported here after Culloden and have kept a lot of their clan rules. I'm sorry I waited so long to read it as it's an excellent story.A small town in western Massachusetts is basically a Scottish clan's home away from the highlands. Picoult's older books that's been on my reader for a while. ![]()
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