Between Two Shores

by Jocelyn Green

Description

The daughter of a Mohawk mother and French father in 1759 Montreal, Catherine Duval finds it is easier to remain neutral in a world that is tearing itself apart. Content to trade with both the French and the British, Catherine is pulled into the fray against her wishes when her British ex-
fiance, Samuel Crane, is taken prisoner by her father. Samuel asks her to help him escape, claiming he has information that could help end the war. 

Peace appeals to Catherine, but helping the man who broke her heart does not. She delays . . . until attempts on Samuel's life convince her he's in mortal danger. Against her better judgment she helps him flee by river, using knowledge of the landscape to creep ever closer to freedom. Their time together rekindles feelings she thought long buried, and danger seems to hound their every mile. She's risked becoming a traitor by choosing a side, but will the decision cost her even more than she anticipated?

Biography

Jocelyn Green is a former journalist who puts her investigative skills to work in writing both nonfiction and historical fiction to inspire faith and courage. 

The honors her books have received include the Christy Award in historical fiction, and gold medals from the Military Writers Society of America and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. 

Complex and nuanced characters, rich historical detail and twisting plots make her novels immersive experiences. Her fiction has been praised by Historical Novel Society, Romantic Times, Library Journal, historians specializing in her novels’ time periods, as well as popular and acclaimed authors Laura Frantz, Lori Benton, Jody Hedlund, Sarah Sundin, Joanne Bischof, Julie Lessman, and more.

Jocelyn loves Broadway musicals, the color red, strawberry-rhubarb pie, Mexican food, and well-done documentaries. She lives in Iowa with her husband, two children, and two cats she should have named Catticus Finch and Purrman Meowville. 

Visit her at jocelyngreen.com.

My Perspective ~

Jocelyn Green has outdone herself in this vivid portrayal of life in 1759 Montreal. Her characters are deeply detailed, and the landscape throughout is pictorial! It is obvious that a great deal of research has gone into the writing of this novel. I was educated in the topic of the war between the French and British in the Canadian setting. There is much diversity in characterizations, including differing cultures and the Native American way of life. 

Relationships are varied and strained but credible and convincing. Family connections are strong but not necessarily benevolent in some cases. Life in this time period is well defined, honest and authentic. I was very impressed with the images painted through this author's pen. This is undoubtedly my favorite Jocelyn Green novel. I recommend it highly!

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations for a positive review. All expressed opinions are my own.

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