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Review: The Seamstress of Acadie

Synopsis: As 1754 is drawing to a close, tensions between the French and the British on Canada’s Acadian shore are reaching a fever pitch. Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her family–French-speaking Acadians wishing to remain neutral–are caught in the middle, their land positioned between two forts flying rival flags. Amid preparations for the celebration of Noël, the talk is of unrest, coming war,…

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Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Recommended Romantic Quick Reads

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Book 17/50

This was my camping book this year 🏕

Pre-revolutionary colonial setting, we-broke-up-years-ago-but-have-matured sorta plot. I liked it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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📽️ A Heart Adrift by Laura Franzt

So my mom liked this book a lot more than I did. I felt that it was too long. There were too many long passages that did nothing to move the story forward. The love story was sweet, but the whole book was bogged down by useless plot points or needless repetition. There were some parts of the book that were magical, and I still find myself randomly remembering those parts fondly, but as a whole this book was not the greatest. I would recommend it to others, but I wouldn’t read it again.

Rating: 6/10

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The Rose and the Thistle

The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz

Goodreads Blurb:

In 1715, Lady Blythe Hedley's father is declared an enemy of the British crown because of his Jacobite sympathies, forcing her to flee her home in northern England. Secreted to the tower of Wedderburn Castle in Scotland, Lady Blythe awaits who will ultimately be crowned king. But in a house with seven sons and numerous servants, her presence soon becomes known.

No sooner has Everard Hume lost his father, Lord Wedderburn, than Lady Hedley arrives with the clothes on her back and her mistress in tow. He has his own problems--a volatile brother with dangerous political leanings, an estate to manage, and a very young brother in need of comfort and direction in the wake of losing his father. It would be best for everyone if he could send this misfit heiress on her way as soon as possible.

Drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue, shifting alliances, and ambitions, Lady Blythe must be careful whom she trusts. Her fortune, her future, and her very life are at stake. Those who appear to be adversaries may turn out to be allies--and those who pretend friendship may be enemies.

 Review:

Where do I even start with this one? Five stars for certain, for historical accuracy alone, but also for a beautiful story and wonderful characters as well!

I’ve become a fan of Frantz’ work due to her immaculate attention to tiny historical details and her beautiful storytelling. Which is saying something when the majority of my reads tend to be on the…raunchier…side of things. So when I will sit down and laud praises on an author who favors clean, much less Christian work—well you know something impressive is at work.

At any rate, this book is another hit for Frantz!

I’m absolutely in love with Blythe (and Everard too, to be fair *cough* dreamboat *cough*) and she has to be my current favorite Frantz-heroine. Something about her quiet intelligence and inner strength appealed to me more than any of the other Frantz heroines I’ve encountered over the years. Her companion, Elodie, has also become a fast favorite. All of the characters in this book are so well written. They’re well written without being flawless and all the more realistic for it! And I have to mention, how much Orin holds a place in my heart here. Too precious. But the point is, that Frantz’ characters are a huge reason why this story is so successful and I love them.

Moving on to the story itself, I found both the political and personal plots very interesting, if a little slow to start with quite a bit packed into the end, but sometimes, that’s how the best stories go. I found Blythe and Everard’s romance to be incredibly sweet and well-paced. It’s a wonderful example of a beautiful slow-burn romance! I also loved Blythe’s interactions with Everard’s brothers, particularly Orin. Something about seeing people’s families fall in love with their soon to be significant other always makes me happy.

On to the historical aspects of the plot, I found myself overjoyed and in awe of Frantz’ work. I’m a historian by trade so seeing the little details like colored hair/wig powder at the French court (page 22) always endear a story to me. It shows how much research Frantz puts into these books and I love seeing accurate representations of historical times. But this time I found myself more impressed with the overall plot than the tiny details, and that’s unusual for me. Having this story center around the 1715 Rising I expected to have the usual main characters be Protestant British Hanoverian Royalists against the Catholic Scottish Jacobites, so it was very intriguing to see a Protestant Scottish Hanoverian Royalist pitted against Catholic British Jacobites. As a historian, I know there were supporters of both houses on both sides of the Britain-Scotland border, but literature tends to have more Scottish Jacobites than English and it was really fun to see the opposite so well done! I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again, Frantz’ work is so well researched; she is a master of historical fiction. And she has certainly done herself justice here, once again!

  Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Book Review The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz

Book Review The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz

Book Review The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz This book is a historical romance set in England, Scotland, and France in the year 1715. It centers around the lives of those experiencing the time of upheaval, and political unrest between the Jacobite’s and those loyal to King George of England. The Jacobite’s are of the Catholic faith and those loyal to England are of the Protestant faith.…

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New book tree - see any favorite authors?

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Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love - Live 1982

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does anyone know what the smoker from jersey looks like…

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Review: A Heart Adrift

Synopsis: It is 1755, and the threat of war with France looms over colonial York, Virginia. Chocolatier Esmee Shaw is fighting her own battle of the heart. Having reached her twenty-eighth birthday, she is reconciled to life alone after a decade-old failed love affair from which she’s never quite recovered. But she longs to find something worthwhile to do with her life. Captain Henri Lennox has…

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Review: "The Seamstress of Acadie" by Laura Frantz

It’s always a great day when you can read a new Laura Frantz novel — her 15th one! The Seamstress of Acadie is her latest historical romance, one that delves into a lesser-known historical event (at least, one I knew very little about). As 1754 is drawing to a close, tensions between the French and the British on Canada’s Acadian shore are reaching a fever pitch. Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her…

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13 questions 13 tags

tagged by the lovely isa @hunteer23

1. nickname. tiff, tiffy and tippy (from my nieces)

2. height. 5’4”

3. last google search. how to describe the smell of elephants (don’t ask)

4. song stuck in my head. mainstreet by bob seger

5. number of followers. 1550

6. amount of sleep. 6 hours (i stayed up too late reading fanfic oops)

7. dream job. hard to say, bakery owner? writer?

8. wearing. led zeppelin shirt, black flare leggings, heart socks

9. movie/book that describes you. the last of the mohicans/shadows and strongholds by elizabeth chadwick

10. aesthetic. 90s skater? not sure just whatever catches my eye usually graphic tees/sweatshirts and vans

11. favorite authors. elizabeth chadwick, laura frantz, lori benton

12. favorite song. currently innocence and sadness by dermot kennedy, basically the whole sonder album right now

13. random fact. this year i want to learn how to make macarons

tagging @jojameswinter @brizzlovesyou @shaymq7 @interstellarbeams @sahtinekryze @outlawjasontodd @lydiaas @onlyhereforangst @alphinias @starssight @sanssssastark @earnmysong @serendipitous--

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actually i realise that due to my Tumblr Curse/shadowban u probably wont get the notif for my other ask... here is a 🍓 from laura brutalismgirl/marxismlupinism xoxo love you rae mwah [i hope my anons at least send notifs. also if u got the other ask ignore this anon lol xxx]

tumblr trying 2 silence laura brutalismgirl....when will it END set her free!!!

anyway hi laura!! feel like we became mutuals after a series of exchanges in replies on posts + i kept thinking wow she has such fun + interesting things 2 say....and it was true!! ur posts r always thought-provoking + always leave me going wow she is so smart....being mutuals w u here on tumblr.com has definitely made me want 2 read more marx + i have also added frantz fanon 2 my reading list thanks 2 u <3 even ur silliest of r/s posting still usually makes me look at something in a new way so thank u 4 stretching my brain + being a general delight in tumblr replies (our usual meeting place...) <3

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Thank you @twanette for tagging me!

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Last song: “Close” Lewis Watson

Last show: Sabrina the Teenage Witch season 2

Currently watching: The Makanai - Cooking for the Maiko House; Sanditon; Dr Quinn Medicine Woman; Bones

Currently reading: The Complete Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem; The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz; Fireside Magic by Kate Macritchie

Current obsession: Tasha Tudor’s art & photography books

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Tagging @katieconrad ; @the-writers-bookshelf & anyone else who would like to do this 😊

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Book Review: A Matter of Honor by Laura Frantz

#BookReview - "A MATTER OF HONOR by @LFrantzauthor is a tender story of faith that enriches, hope that encourages, and love that endures, as well as a refreshing visit with dear fictional friends." #BookTwitter #HistoricalRomance #readingcommunity

A MATTER OF HONOR by Laura Frantz GENRE: Historical Romance (Christian) PUBLISHER: Story Architect RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2024 PAGES: 210 Orin Hume from The Rose and the Thistle comes of age in A Matter of Honor and ventures beyond Scotland’s borders, achieving a renown all his own, only to return home again to reclaim the life and lady he once loved. Having grown up at Wedderburn Castle in the…

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Hyundai | Brand Vision from Trizz Studio on Vimeo.

HYUNDAI A visual symphony of texture, nature, movement, rhythm, vibration and light – all designed to synthesise the core DNA of Hyundai. To reach our final treatment we defined the brand’s highest values as Design, Performance and Eco – and set these concepts in motion in a dance of perfect tension between the manufactured and the natural. We created these landscapes of liquid energy to move autonomously - driven by unseen, powerful natural forces. Our vision was to symbolise with movement the sensibility, care, and modernity of Hyundai.

Hyundai Brand Credits

Innocean Worldwide ( Lead Agency )

-Creative Director: Lewis Hunt -Executive Producer: Morten Frantz -Account Director: Petra Erbova

Trizz

-Film Concept Development: Oriol Puig and Lewis Hunt -Director: Oriol Puig -Executive Producer: Chris Vulpi -Producer: Oriol Vives -Art Direction: Oriol Puig, Alex Martín, Evaldas Cesnavicius -Additional Art Direction and Research: Laura Ibañez -Modeling/Liquid Simulation/Lighting/Rendering: Alex Martín -Modeling, Lighting, and Animation ( Threads scene ): Evaldas Cesnavicius -Modeling and Lighting ( Dancer scene ): Oriol Mayolas -Compositing: Oriol Puig and Roberto García -Smoke Online: Ricardo Perez -Motion Capture: Oriol Mayolas -Storyboard: Javier Vaquero -Editing: Carlos Carrasco/Oriol Vives/Oriol Puig -3d scanning and modeling support: Juan León / Ariadna Ollé

Trizz - Live Action

-Live action Trizz team: Oriol Puig, Laura Ibañez, Oriol Vives -Set Design: Albert García Vila -Set construction/inventions: Albert García Vila, Laura Ibañez, and Anna Caterina Melo -Head of Production: Dani Molina -Director of Photography: Rafa Lluch -Shooting Production Assistant: Tomas Minguella -Motion Capture Dancers: Jana Errando, Victor Fernandez -Effects: Nasa FX

-Music composer: Daniel Lea ( Golden hum ) -Sound Mixing: Abbey Road

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