The glimmering Huguenot cross she so innocently wears leads her deep into the shadows. When Gabriella Madison arrives in the French village of Castelnau in 1961 to continue her university studies, she doesn’t anticipate being drawn into the secretive world behind the Algerian war for independence from France. And the further she delves into the war efforts, the more her faith is challenged. The people who surround her bring a whirlwind of transforming forces — a wise nun who knows more about the war and Gabriella’s past than she’s saying, a lost little girl who is carrying secret information, and a debonair man with unknown loyalties who pursues Gabriella. When she discovers a long-hidden family secret, it leads to questions about trust, faith in action, and the power of forgiveness to move beyond the pain of the past.
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"This book was indescribly incredible. I recommend it to anyone. The history was completely accurate, and enchanting when mixed with this young woman's story. I cannnot wait to pick up the next gem in the series, "Two Testaments" and after that "Two Destinies".... Love it!" — Mikaylah (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book was indescribly incredible. I recommend it to anyone. The history was completely accurate, and enchanting when mixed with this young woman's story. I cannnot wait to pick up the next gem in the series, "Two Testaments" and after that "Two Destinies".... Love it!"
" Too many "coincidences" in this book made it unbelievable. Got lost in all the French words a time or two as well. Wish I knew more about Algiers, but the book had very little background. Not reading #2 sadly. "
" Surprisingly good read. A little bit of historical romance in Provence, France with little bit of suspense. Can't wait to read the next two sequel books. "
" I enjoyed reading this historical fiction Christian book. It centers around the conflict between France and Algeria in the 1960's. I knew nothing about this conflict before reading this book. It also has light romance in it. "
" Great book that encompasses war, romance, and what it means to lay down your life for someone else. Definitely recommend reading this if you enjoy historical fiction! "
" I'm going to give it another try. Just couldn't get through it. I love this author. I'll review again when I give it another shot. "
" Set in southern France and Algeria. Interesting to me. "
" This has a pretty good story line. Now I need to get the next book in the sequel. "
" Good historical and romance story with lot of action "
" An excellent historical novel that inspires as the characters find faith in God. "
" Read it in Dutch, amazing book! "
Elizabeth Musser is the author of several novels, including the bestseller The Swan House. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, she and her husband currently reside near Lyon, France.
Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.
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