Back cover synopsis:
As the War of 1812 rages across the newly formed United States, another war rages in Fiona Lanier's heart--one that threatens to tear her family apart.
Fiona can scarcely take in the news of her brother's capture and imprisonment by the British Navy. It is almost as unbelievable as the half-drowned British sailor who is washed ashore on the beach of Navy Cove.
Charlie Kincaid claims to have no memory of his life before being discovered by Fiona, but in a world that seems saturated with treachery, she cannot be sure he is telling the truth.
As Charlie's memory returns in agonizing jags and crashes, he and Fiona discover that falling in love may be as inevitable as the tide. But when political allegiances collide, they'll each have to decide where their true loyalty lies.
About the Author:
Beth White's day job is teaching music at an inner-city high school in historic Mobile, Alabama. A native Mississippian, she writes historical romance with a Southern drawl and is the author of The Pelican Bride andThe Creole Princess. Her novels have won the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award, the RT Book Club Reviewers' Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award. Learn more at www.bethwhite.net.
My thoughts:
The Magnolia Duchess was an entertaining read. It is the third book in the Gulf Coast Chronicles series but can easily be read as a stand alone book. This book sets a love story against the backdrop of the War of 1812. It combines history, suspense, drama, humor, and romance quite nicely into a nice, clean, entertaining, read with definite christian overtones. The characters seemed fairly relatable and they developed and grew throughout the story. At times I did have to focus on the story instead of being naturally drawn in but over all it kept my interest fairly well. It is a christian romance novel but had enough meat to the story to avoid being too fluffy. I would say that I enjoyed this book and recommend it to older teens and adults. I received this book in exchange for my honest review as part of the Revell Reads blogger review program.
My thoughts:
The Magnolia Duchess was an entertaining read. It is the third book in the Gulf Coast Chronicles series but can easily be read as a stand alone book. This book sets a love story against the backdrop of the War of 1812. It combines history, suspense, drama, humor, and romance quite nicely into a nice, clean, entertaining, read with definite christian overtones. The characters seemed fairly relatable and they developed and grew throughout the story. At times I did have to focus on the story instead of being naturally drawn in but over all it kept my interest fairly well. It is a christian romance novel but had enough meat to the story to avoid being too fluffy. I would say that I enjoyed this book and recommend it to older teens and adults. I received this book in exchange for my honest review as part of the Revell Reads blogger review program.
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