By Kelly Bridgewater
The daughter of a Mohawk mother and French father in 1759
Montreal, Catherine Duval finds it is easier to remain neutral in a world that
is tearing itself apart. Content to trade with both the French and the British,
Catherine is pulled into the fray against her wishes when her British ex-
fiance, Samuel Crane, is taken prisoner by her father. Samuel asks her to help him escape, claiming he has information that could help end the war.
Peace appeals to Catherine, but helping the man who broke her heart does not. She delays . . . until attempts on Samuel's life convince her he's in mortal danger. Against her better judgment she helps him flee by river, using knowledge of the landscape to creep ever closer to freedom. Their time together rekindles feelings she thought long buried, and danger seems to hound their every mile. She's risked becoming a traitor by choosing a side, but will the decision cost her even more than she anticipated?
fiance, Samuel Crane, is taken prisoner by her father. Samuel asks her to help him escape, claiming he has information that could help end the war.
Peace appeals to Catherine, but helping the man who broke her heart does not. She delays . . . until attempts on Samuel's life convince her he's in mortal danger. Against her better judgment she helps him flee by river, using knowledge of the landscape to creep ever closer to freedom. Their time together rekindles feelings she thought long buried, and danger seems to hound their every mile. She's risked becoming a traitor by choosing a side, but will the decision cost her even more than she anticipated?
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| From Goodreads |
My Thoughts:
Jocelyn Green's Between
Two Shores captures the essence of the French and Indian War on the
Canadian grounds. With a strong mixed breed heroine, she captured the
strong-willed women of the age. The conflict between the characters and the nations
sparked an overwhelming story filled with heart and hate. While the story moved
along at a great rate, I did find myself nodding off a couple of times. It
didn't capture my attention the whole time. It was a dry read for me
personally. On the other hand, Green does a wonderful job at bringing the late
eighteenth century to life for readers. The unpredictable ending to the romance
threat was different, and I actually enjoyed this different viewpoint. Overall,
Between Two Shores sweeps the reader
into a fascinating world of conflict, but the enduring heroine of Catherine
brings heart to the dilemma. Fans of Jocelyn Green's other stories or
historical romance might enjoy this novel.
I received a complimentary copy of Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green from Bethany House Publishers,
but the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
About the Author:
Jocelyn Green is a former journalist who puts her
investigative skills to work in writing both nonfiction and historical fiction
to inspire faith and courage.
The honors her books have received include the Christy Award in historical fiction, and gold medals from the Military Writers Society of America and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.
Complex and nuanced characters, rich historical detail and twisting plots make her novels immersive experiences. Her fiction has been praised by Historical Novel Society, Romantic Times, Library Journal, historians specializing in her novels' time periods, as well as popular and acclaimed authors Laura Frantz, Lori Benton, Jody Hedlund, Sarah Sundin, Joanne Bischof, Julie Lessman, and more.
Jocelyn loves Broadway musicals, the color red, strawberry-rhubarb pie, Mexican food, and well-done documentaries. She lives in Iowa with her husband, two children, and two cats she should have named Catticus Finch and Purrman Meowville.
Visit her at jocelyngreen.com. (Taken from Amazon.)
The honors her books have received include the Christy Award in historical fiction, and gold medals from the Military Writers Society of America and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.
Complex and nuanced characters, rich historical detail and twisting plots make her novels immersive experiences. Her fiction has been praised by Historical Novel Society, Romantic Times, Library Journal, historians specializing in her novels' time periods, as well as popular and acclaimed authors Laura Frantz, Lori Benton, Jody Hedlund, Sarah Sundin, Joanne Bischof, Julie Lessman, and more.
Jocelyn loves Broadway musicals, the color red, strawberry-rhubarb pie, Mexican food, and well-done documentaries. She lives in Iowa with her husband, two children, and two cats she should have named Catticus Finch and Purrman Meowville.
Visit her at jocelyngreen.com. (Taken from Amazon.)
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