About the Book
Book: Draw Me To Your Side
Author: Marguerite Martin Gray
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: February 25, 2020
Warships in the harbor explode with battle cries for freedom in the hearts of Charles Town’s Patriots.
Charles Town, South Carolina, 1776—With the British war ships threatening his family and livelihood, Louis Lestarjette commits to aid Francis Marion, Christopher Gadsden, Silas Deane and other fiery Patriots with secret correspondences in code and in French. Although not convinced that the colonies can succeed in separation from Britain, he abides by his word—available with funds, his time, and if necessary, even his life.
Louis’ potential volatile role leaves Elizabeth Lestarjette uncertain of the future. Add to that her impending confinement, the secret missions her friends embark on, and the ever-encroaching danger into her domestic world, and the cost of independence grows steeper with each passing day. How will her family survive the coming turbulence? How will she survive not being an active part of it? One thing is certain, she must draw to God’s side or lose heart altogether.
Draw Me to Your Side… a prayer whispered against the coming destruction.
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My Thoughts:
Draw Me to Your Side is the fourth in the series Revolutionary Faith. I have been reading and following along with this couple, Louis (from France) and his wife Elizabeth from book one. Married and with one child and another on the way, Louis and Elizabeth should be very happy. And they are, as much as they can with the coming war in the backdrop. I really liked the growth of Louis and Elizabeth individually and as a couple. The choices that they have to make are not going to be easy and the sacrifices may be monumental, but their love and faith in God will see them through.
Both of them are deep in fighting for the freedom of the American colonies and trying to break free of a tyrannical king. Both know that their lives, family, and livelihood are at stake. Louis certainly is worried about his clandestine lifestyle and how much risk he is putting a very pregnant Elizabeth and their little girl in for a country that he has grown to love.
Elizabeth as a mother is concerned for her children and husband as well. I certainly understood her fears and feelings. How much is the freedom worth that they are risking all for? Their faith is strong, especially when some tough choices will need to be made again, and that ending... I certainly hope there will be a fifth in this epic family war drama.
I received a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
About the Author
Marguerite Martin Gray enjoys history especially when combined with fiction. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches Spanish and French and has degrees in Spanish, French, and Journalism from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She received her MA in English from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Presently, she lives in north Louisiana with her husband and rescue cats.
More from Marguerite
I have always loved history, probably because my father took me to every historical site he could find on our travels. As I listened to him tell the story of our ancestors to a group of tourists at our Antebellum home, I suddenly realized that he was weaving tales about my own blood line. Very soon after that I flew to Charleston, South Carolina and began my research. From that first of many trips, my Revolutionary Faith Series arrived.
Draw Me to Your Side is Book Four of the series. The titles play a very significant role in the series, each having a dual meaning. The human element is obvious. Although the series is more historical than romance, the titles offer a glimpse into a potential romance. The other element is spiritual. God is the one who weaves his love and hope into their lives.
If you love book titles as I do, as you read this series, see if you can determine the dual meanings of Hold Me Close, Surround Me, Bring Me Near, and now Draw Me to Your Side.
Happy Reading!
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Marguerite is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon Card and a copy of the eBook!!
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I enjoy historical fiction and this sounds like a very good read.
ReplyDeleteYour review is right on point. The fourth book in this series is thrilling because it continues the story of one strong and Faithful family and brings us right into the American Revolutionary War! The historical detail is fascinating and so relevant to Americans, because this is where our Freedom began.
ReplyDeleteI love historical fiction, because I always feel like I am learning something while I am reading.
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