By Kelly Bridgewater
A beautifully crafted story breathes life into the cameo
character from the classic novel A Tale of Two Cities.
France, 1788
It is the best of times . . .
On a tranquil farm nestled in the French countryside, two orphaned cousins—Renée and Laurette—have been raised under the caring guardianship of young Émile Gagnon, the last of a once-prosperous family. No longer starving girls, Laurette and Renée now spend days tending Gagnon's sheep, and nights in their cozy loft, whispering secrets and dreams in this time of waning innocence and peace.
It is the worst of times . . .
Paris groans with a restlessness that can no longer be contained within its city streets. Hunger and hatred fuel her people. Violence seeps into the ornate halls of Versailles. Even Gagnon’s table in the quiet village of Mouton Blanc bears witness to the rumbles of rebellion, where Marcel Moreau embodies its voice and heart.
It is the story that has never been told.
In one night, the best and worst of fate collide. A chance encounter with a fashionable woman will bring Renée’s sewing skills to light and secure a place in the court of Queen Marie Antoinette. An act of reckless passion will throw Laurette into the arms of the increasingly militant Marcel. And Gagnon, steadfast in his faith in God and country, can only watch as those he loves march straight into the heart of the revolution.
France, 1788
It is the best of times . . .
On a tranquil farm nestled in the French countryside, two orphaned cousins—Renée and Laurette—have been raised under the caring guardianship of young Émile Gagnon, the last of a once-prosperous family. No longer starving girls, Laurette and Renée now spend days tending Gagnon's sheep, and nights in their cozy loft, whispering secrets and dreams in this time of waning innocence and peace.
It is the worst of times . . .
Paris groans with a restlessness that can no longer be contained within its city streets. Hunger and hatred fuel her people. Violence seeps into the ornate halls of Versailles. Even Gagnon’s table in the quiet village of Mouton Blanc bears witness to the rumbles of rebellion, where Marcel Moreau embodies its voice and heart.
It is the story that has never been told.
In one night, the best and worst of fate collide. A chance encounter with a fashionable woman will bring Renée’s sewing skills to light and secure a place in the court of Queen Marie Antoinette. An act of reckless passion will throw Laurette into the arms of the increasingly militant Marcel. And Gagnon, steadfast in his faith in God and country, can only watch as those he loves march straight into the heart of the revolution.
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My Thoughts:
I have read a number of Allison Pittman's historical
romances, and they were okay. The
Seamstress sounded like a wonderful read, but sadly I was disappointed. The
characters appeared flat and had no personality. They appeared to be cardboard
characters flitting around on the pages of the story. I had a hard time
empathizing with any of them. As for the plot, it started out with a wonderful
synopsis, but Pittman drags the story along for a LONG time, getting to the
good part of the uprising. I had a hard time focusing, and I kept finding other
things to do beside read the book. The ending might be historically accurate,
but I had a hard time believing I spent all this time with the character to
have her end up the way she did. I really didn't enjoy this novel and was glad
when I reached the end. Fans of Sandra Byrd's Henry VIII series might enjoy
this novel.
I receive a complimentary copy of The Seamstress by Allison Pittman through Tyndale Publishing, but
the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
About the Author:
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As far as I know, I have always been a writer. Before I
could put words to page, I would dictate stories to my mother. I have always
lulled myself to sleep by crafting stories--a new chapter each night. When God
called me to write, I was thrilled to answer His prompting. And so it was,
after a long conversation with my husband, I left a 20-year teaching career to
pursue a new direction. It called for a HUGE step of faith, but God has kept me
and our family safe.
I count every single one of my readers as one of God's blessings in my life, and I like to think of my stories as being the first step in a conversation. Please visit my website, www.allisonpittman.com and send me an email. It is one of my greatest joys to hear from you! (Taken from Amazon)
I count every single one of my readers as one of God's blessings in my life, and I like to think of my stories as being the first step in a conversation. Please visit my website, www.allisonpittman.com and send me an email. It is one of my greatest joys to hear from you! (Taken from Amazon)
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