Stop what you are doing and check out my review of Her Own War.
Her Own War
By Debra Borchert
As Napoleon Rises from the Ashes of The French Revolution, One Woman Dares to Spy Against Him.
Sentenced to eight months in an insane asylum for the crime of impersonating a man, Geneviève LaGarde fears giving birth in a filthy cell will mean certain death for her and her unborn child. Desperate for her release, her husband, Louis, trades his freedom for hers and must join Bonaparte’s army in Egypt.
As Geneviève wages her own war against the tyrannical general, she not only risks her own life but also those of her children and the four hundred families who depend on the Château de Verzat estate. Knowing her desperate actions could cause the government to confiscate the entire vineyard, she sacrifices everything to save her husband and protect the people who become her family.
A captivating tale of the power of love, hope, and courage, and the strength of community.
Hold on to your hat as this book is going to completely blow you away. The story, set during the Napoleonic period in France, and follows one family as they navigate this rather dangerous era, where they must constantly strive to keep their heads upon their shoulders.
Geneviève LaGarde is my absolute favourite character in this book. She is unbelievably brave, and has to endure so much, but she holds on to her sense of humour, she is incredibly resourceful, and has a quick intelligence that holds her in good stead. As the story progresses, she has to balance her moral believes while trying to keep her family and her vineyard dependents safe. At times she does get herself into some rather sticky situations and there are a few moments when my stomach gave a little flip of apprehension!
Louis, Geneviève’s husband, is another character that I absolutely adored. He does everything he can to get his wife out of prison, even going with cap in hand to Joséphine Bonaparte. This desperation means he makes deals that will bring his wife home but will ultimately send him away to fight in a war he does not believe in. Louis fights for him men rather than Napoleon, and he does not always obey orders, in fact he is more likely not to! Who does not love a rebel?!
This story is filled with memorable characters, and it has a great plot. I really did enjoy everything about this book. I will certainly be reading the first book in the series soon! It has everything a gripping historical fiction book should have.
You really need to add this book to your to-read list, right now! Better still, why not go and grab a copy over on Amazon, and get this, this title will be on #KindleUnlimited for the first 90 days.
Debra Borchert
Debra Borchert has had many careers: clothing designer, actress, TV show host, spokesperson for high-tech companies, marketing and public relations professional, and technical writer for Fortune 100 companies. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Writer, among others. Her short stories have been published in anthologies and independently.
A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she weaves her knowledge of textiles and clothing design throughout her historical French fiction. She has been honored with a Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice, Publishers Weekly BookLife Editor’s Pick, and many other five-star reviews.
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Great review!
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DeleteWhat a lovely review. I really enjoyed Her Own War and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time one of my books received a "Hold on to your hat..." Thank you! You write with humor and insights. Thank you so very much for having me. I hope you enjoy the other books as well. Debra
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting Debra Borchert today, and with such a wonderful review. I'm glad you enjoyed Her Own War too.
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Cathie xx
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