Blurb
Charles Town, South Carolina, 1773—The dark curtain of the rumors of revolution threatens to descend as Louis Lestarjette makes a permanent break from his homeland and pursues his relations with Elizabeth. Somehow, he must find a way to manage all aspects of his life amid the political and financial difficulties this turbulent time throws at him. Never has his heart been at the center of his life decisions, challenging what he really wants, if he cannot have it all.
Elizabeth Elliott must find unwavering courage, choosing to allow God’s love to surround her with strength. A marriage during a time of confusion seems impossible as a Patriot from a Loyalist family who loves a Frenchman. She wonders how a faithful daughter can marry without her father’s permission. After a summer apart from Louis, she begins to fear that the uncertain times might delay their life together.
Bio:
Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of Hold Me Close, Surround Me, and Bring Me Near-- Revolutionary Faith Books One, Two and Three. She enjoys studying history and writing fiction. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches high school Spanish 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, Daughters of the American Revolution, South Carolina Historical Society, and Preservation Society of Charleston. She currently lives in North Louisiana with her husband.
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My Review:
"Surround Me" By Marguerite Martin Gray is the second book in the "Revolutionary Faith Book Series" and is a fiction and love story that is based mostly on history, pre-American Revolution and The Sons Of Liberty. It has also been re-edited and has a new cover, which I like better than the old one.
It picks up when Louis comes back to Charles Town after departing at the end of "Hold Me Close", book one in the series.
The story was interwoven with Biblical truth all through the novel and reminds the reader that God does "Surround" us at all times.
This story tells the continuing story of Louis and Elizabeth and how they trust their love and their personal future and the future of Charles Town to God.
I like the fact that despite many obstacles surrounding their engagement, love won out. I also enjoyed the romance between Samuel and Sarah, friends of Louis and Sarah's.
I think anyone would enjoy this book without reading the first one "Hold Me Close" but I strongly recommend reading them in order to get the complete story.
There is a third book coming!
I was given a complimentary copy Of "Surround Me" by Celebrate Lit and the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
I was given a complimentary copy Of "Surround Me" by Celebrate Lit and the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Thank you so much Debbie! I'm very excited about the release of Revolutionary Faith #3. Have a great weekend.
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