Their love story is set during the years when the British and the French and Native Americans were at war. The love they have for each other has matured, yet there is still plenty of chemistry for fans of romance. The two main characters, Esme and Henri, have been parted for 10 years because of a quarrel that neither of them were prepared to back down from. Scenes ranged from the drawing rooms of the elite to the almshouse, giving this novel a complete perspective. I loved how all classes of society were represented. This novel transported me to colonial Virginia, especially York and Williamsburg. Her blend of rich detail, real and relatable characters, and spot-on truths provides a very satisfying reading experience. Laura Frantz quickly became a must-read author of historical romance. When not at home in Kentucky, she and her husband live in Washington State. Proud of her heritage, she is also a Daughter of the American Revolution. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying in the years 1748-1750. Her stories often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. Christy Award-winning author, Laura Frantz, is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century, and writes her manuscripts in longhand first.
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