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Flora MacDonald: 'The Bright and Particular Star'

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4698
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Flora MacDonald lived through the glory days and hard times. In 1745, she became a legend in her native Scotland by helping the pretender to the Scottish throne, Prince Charles, escape after he was defeated at the Battle of Culloden. Later she and her husband came to North Carolina, hoping for a better life. Their decision to remain loyal to England during the Revolution angered many and forced their return to Scotland, where they lived the reminder of their lives.
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