"Antonia Barclay and Her Scottish Claymore" is an unconventional historical romance that hums with energy, wordplay, swordplay, and a touch of melodrama. In 1586, Antonia Barclay embarks on a quest to find her real mother, Mary Queen of Scots, as well as the long-lost Scottish Royal Sceptre. Along the way, Sir Basil Throckmorton, a well-known villain and alchemist, kidnaps the beautiful Antonia and schemes to use her to pave his way to the English throne. If Breck Claymore, Antonia's partner in love, does not find her soon, she will be forced to wed Sir Basil, and...