This is a great story! I loved it from the very first page. It is a wonderful historical romance with much suspense and excitement. The plotline is convoluted with many little surprises. It also calls for a box of tissues at hand, as there is some definite sadness ladled into the adventure, along with a sprinkle of laugh-out-loud moments.
Saving the Marquise's Granddaughter, a tender narrative of love--full of tension, misunderstandings, self-doubt and expressions of affection--begins in France during the persecution of the Huguenots in the mid-eighteenth century and spills into the American colonies. This time in France was filled with secrets, deceptions, and cruel retaliations that often ended in death for those who chose to join the Protestant faith. The colonies were a stew of people with divergent backgrounds and prejudices. I appreciated the authenticity of the historic settings, as the author imparts the sounds, sights, smells and feel of each scene.
The main characters are multi-dimensional and there is quite a cast of interesting secondary characters. It would be fun to read more about the characters and where their lives take them. One aspect of the novel that I particularly enjoyed is the integrity and grit of both Johan and Suzanne. Despite their completely different backgrounds, they both are able to draw upon inner strength and their faith in God to do whatever it takes to survive and move forward.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy historical romance, particularly during the reign of Louis XV in France and the Colonial period of the United States.
Disclosure: I received a PDF version of this book from the author for my honest review.
Saving the Marquise's Granddaughter, a tender narrative of love--full of tension, misunderstandings, self-doubt and expressions of affection--begins in France during the persecution of the Huguenots in the mid-eighteenth century and spills into the American colonies. This time in France was filled with secrets, deceptions, and cruel retaliations that often ended in death for those who chose to join the Protestant faith. The colonies were a stew of people with divergent backgrounds and prejudices. I appreciated the authenticity of the historic settings, as the author imparts the sounds, sights, smells and feel of each scene.
The main characters are multi-dimensional and there is quite a cast of interesting secondary characters. It would be fun to read more about the characters and where their lives take them. One aspect of the novel that I particularly enjoyed is the integrity and grit of both Johan and Suzanne. Despite their completely different backgrounds, they both are able to draw upon inner strength and their faith in God to do whatever it takes to survive and move forward.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy historical romance, particularly during the reign of Louis XV in France and the Colonial period of the United States.
Disclosure: I received a PDF version of this book from the author for my honest review.
