Lacemaker Vivienne Rivard never imagined her craft could
threaten her life. Yet in revolutionary France, it is a death
sentence when the nobility, and those associated with them, are
forced to the guillotine. Vivienne flees to Philadelphia but finds
the same dangers lurking in the French Quarter, as revolutionary
sympathizers threaten the life of a young boy left in her care, who
some suspect to be the Dauphin. Can the French settlement, Azilum,
offer permanent refuge?
Militiaman Liam Delaney proudly served in the American Revolution,
but now that the new government has imposed an oppressive tax that
impacts his family, he barely recognizes the democracy he fought
for. He wants only to cultivate the land of his hard-won farm near
Azilum, but soon finds himself drawn into the escalating tension of
the Whiskey Rebellion. When he meets a beautiful young Frenchwoman
recently arrived from Paris, they will be drawn together in
surprising ways to fight for the peace and safety for which they
long.
"A stunning story. . . . Green leaves no stone
unturned in depth and detail and crafts a tale as passionate as the
time period itself. A Refuge Assured and its enduring
characters will leave you both speechless and satisfied by novel's
end."
--Laura Frantz, author of The
Lacemaker
Fleeing One Revolution to the Aftermath of Another, She Seeks and
Dreams of Peace
Lacemaker Vivienne Rivard never imagined her craft could threaten
her life. Yet in revolutionary France, it is a death sentence when
the nobility, and those associated with them, are forced to the
guillotine. Vivienne flees to Philadelphia, but danger lurks in the
French Quarter, as revolutionary sympathizers begin to suspect a
young boy left in her care might be the Dauphin. Can the French
settlement Asylum offer permanent refuge?
Militiaman Liam Delaney proudly served in the American Revolution,
but now that the new government has imposed an oppressive tax that
impacts his family, he barely recognizes the democracy he fought
for. He wants only to cultivate his hard-won farm near Asylum, but
he soon finds himself drawn into the escalating tension of the
Whiskey Rebellion. When he meets a beautiful young Frenchwoman
recently arrived from Paris, they are drawn together in surprising
ways to fight for the peace and safety for which they long.
"The storyline is fast paced and has numerous unexpected twists and
turns. . . . Jocelyn Green weaves her fiction with impeccable
research and brings to life long-ago events that have been mostly
forgotten."--RT Book Reviews Top Pick
"Green outdoes herself in this grand novel that instantly ranks as
a must-read work of historical inspirational fiction. . . . Her
characters and their predicaments are captivating, especially
Vivienne, a female protagonist with both moral and political
resolve. Green's writing is almost overwhelming in its sensory
detail and very special power, and readers will remain breathless
to the very end."--Booklist starred
review
"Historical fiction readers will appreciate the writing
detail, strong characterization, and fast-paced
suspense."--Christian Market
"Green has written a complex, compelling historical
romance that brings a less-familiar part of American history to
life. Its themes of faith and perseverance will appeal to many
readers of the genre."--Library Journal
"Green is the author of several historical novels that
focus on everyday heroines thrust into key moments of conflict.
Fans will not be disappointed in A Refuge Assured. Among the
details of ordinary living, the novel threads insights about both
the French and American Revolutions and conflict between central
governmental rule and the rights of individual citizens." --Historical Novels Review
Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Mark of the King; Wedded to War; and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her books have garnered starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, and have been honored with the Christy Award, the gold medal from the Military Writers Society of America, and the Golden Scroll Award from the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. She graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a B.A. in English, concentration in writing. Jocelyn lives with her husband Rob and two children in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at www.jocelyngreen.com.