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Returning to Charles Town, Louis faces obstacles surrounding his engagement to Elizabeth and a city questioning its role in a volatile resistance to British rule.
As the dark curtain of the rumors of revolution threatens to descend, Louis Lestarjette pursues his relationship with Elizabeth even as the emotion and physical struggles set the course for a life of changes. Will his commitment to God stay firm or will the tide of change cause fear and flight?
The chance of reconciliation with England moves further out to sea leaving Elizabeth Elliott on the shores of surrender to a greater challenge. Although others of unwavering courage give her strength, she must choose to allow God’s love to surround her. How can she enter into a marriage during a time of uncertainty? Will selfish, safer options take her away from Louis and his love?
My Review
Surround Me is
book two in the Revolutionary Faith
series and really brings the drama and turmoil to light as the date of the
Revolutionary War approaches. Taking
place in Charles Town, Elizabeth patiently awaits the return of her secret French
fiancé, Louis Lestarjette, from France. Meanwhile, Louis visits his family, to right
some wrongs with his brother, all the while finding out how willing the French
people would be to help the colonists in case war broke out with Britain.
This story was my favorite of the two as there was much more
romance intertwined with the history than the first book. Here we have two people from two different
countries madly in love while family loyalty is tested and oftentimes
shattered. Both stand firm in their
opinions of the British government and begin to bring their actions in line
with their beliefs. I felt for Elizabeth
as she was living in a culture of turmoil while still hoping and praying for
her and Louise’s happily ever after. I
cannot imagine having to try to make a home as war looms ever closer on the
horizon. Is their city too far removed
from Boston and the other port cities to be affected as much, or will they be
asked to sacrifice livelihoods, homes, and even their own lives to ensure the
freedom that has begun to take root in their hearts?
This is set against the backdrop of the Boston Tea Party and
I think this series has really ramped up and is becoming an epic historical
adventure of love and war. I look
forward to continuing reading about this great turning point for our nation
through the eyes of the Lestarjette family.
I received a copy for free.
I was not required to post a positive review and the opinions expressed
are my own.
About the Author
Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of Hold Me Close—Revolutionary Faith Book One. She enjoys the study of history and writing fiction. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches French and has degrees in French, Spanish, and Journalism from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and a MA in English from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Marguerite is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Abilene Writers Guild, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Originally from Louisiana, she currently lives in Abilene with her husband.
Guest Post from Marguerite Martin Gray
About ten years ago I stood in the front bedroom of my parent’s antebellum house listening to my father tell stories about his ancestors–my ancestors while waving around a silver candlestick–my eight times great-grandfather’s gift to his bride. A story was born and I was off to Charleston, S.C.
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Giveaway
To celebrate their tour, Marguerite is giving away a print copy of Hold Me Close and Surround Me, a print copy of A Spy’s Devotion by Melanie Dickerson, a $10 Amazon Card, and a Yorkshire Gold Box of Tea! Click the link below to enter. Be sure to comment on this blog post to claim nine extra entries in the giveaway! https://promosimple.com/ps/aa5c
Thank you so much for your review. I hope others enjoy it too. Merry Christmas.
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