A woman nobly planned

by John J. Toffey

Flora MacDonald's 10-day adventure with Bonnie Prince Charlie in June 1746 brought her instant fame and a year of captivity. While in London, she became a darling of society, sitting for portraitists Ramsay, Wilson, Hudson, Robertson, Read, Hogarth, and Highmore. Her popularity was epitomized when Samuel Johnson and James Boswell went out of their way to meet Flora during their tour of the Hebrides, In this exciting new book -- the most comprehensive account of this Scottish heroine's history and heritage -- Toffey examines Flora's portrayals in the various media, paying particular attention to the mingling of face and myth in the telling of Flora's story.In 1774, Flora and some of her family emigrated to North Carolina just in time to be caught up on the losing side in the American Revolution. Remaining loyal to the crown, she and her husband suffered great hardships and long separation before they could return to their native land. As a result, Flora left a deep impression on North C