Genre:
Historical
Historical
The Creole Princess
Gulf Coast Chronicles book 2
by Beth White
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-From the back cover-
Torn between loyalties to family and flag,
one young woman is about to discover that her most important allegiance is to her heart.
It is 1776, and all along the eastern seaboard the American struggle for independence rages. But in the British-held port of Mobile, Alabama, the conflict brewing is much quieter – though no less deadly.
Lyse Lanier may be largely French in heritage, but she spends most of her time in the company of the ebullient daughter of the British commander of Mobile. When a charming young Spanish merchant docks in town, Lyse is immediately struck by his easy wit and flair for the dramatic. But is he truly who he makes himself out to be? Spies abound, and Spain has yet to choose a side in the American conflict. Is Lyse simply an easy mark for Rafael Gonzalez to exploit? Or are his overtures of love as genuine as Spanish gold? With spectacular detail that brings the cultural gumbo of the Colonial Gulf Coast alive, Beth White invites you to step into a world of intrigue and espionage from a little-known slice of the American Revolutionary War.
Spies and romance in the sultry South!
This book had a bit of a slow start and I began to wonder if it would wind up being the typical historical romance, heavy on the fluff and light on the history. But I couldn't have been more wrong. The Creole Princess took off in directions I never expected, directions that belie the pretty pink cover. Beth White's articulate portrayal of a little known period of American history is full of fascinating little details. I learned a lot in the 329 pages of The Creole Princess. Maybe I've just forgotten it from my history book reading days, but I had no idea that the Spanish helped so much in winning the Revolutionary War, and I also didn't know that there was an East Florida and a West Florida Colony who both sided with the British. Beth White has done her job as a historical fiction writer well. She tells an entertaining and informative story without sacrificing historical facts for today's super-sanitized approach. Well done! |
This Book received a 4 Bark rating.
Beth White
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A well-written tale from a historical perspective but The Creole Princess is also exciting, romantic, and the witty repartee between Lyse and Rafa is sure to delight readers. At times I began to wonder if the young couples in this story would be able to find their way through the intrigue and ravages of impending war to finally be together.
Looking for a great historical romance or love stories set in the South? Definitely give The Creole Princess, book 2 in Beth White's exciting Gulf Coast Chronicles a try!
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Creole Princess by Beth White a 4 Bark rating.
Looking for a great historical romance or love stories set in the South? Definitely give The Creole Princess, book 2 in Beth White's exciting Gulf Coast Chronicles a try!
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Creole Princess by Beth White a 4 Bark rating.
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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Revell (April 7, 2015) ISBN-10: 0800721985 ISBN-13: 978-0800721985 |
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