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Bethany House Publishers (2019), 416 pages
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"The daughter of a Mohawk mother and a French father in 1759 Montreal, Catherine Duval finds it easiest to remain neutral among warring sides. But when her British ex-fiancé, Samuel, is taken prisoner by her father, he claims to have information that could end the war. At last, she must choose"--
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LibraryThing member Becky_L
I love history. I love bits of French. Combine the two into a most compelling tale of the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War), and I was caught more efficiently than a beaver or fox in a trap. Jocelyn Green unfolds her tale, Between Two Shores in alternating time swatches. Green starts when
My heart hurts for Catherine as she searches for a hero and true love. She seems to think love is an equal trade of sorts until finally faced with the question of whether she can love for love’s sake alone.
I did not cry during this novel, but I wanted to. At times, I, too, wanted to wretch, or faint, or plan an escape. NOT for the faint of heart. Bravo to Jocelyn Green for writing a different kind of historical romance, one that surprised me around every bend of the river, and certainly had me talking back to her!
Great Quotes:
“What is courage... but moving forward in the face of fear? If there was nothing to be afraid of, we would have no need to be brave.” ~ Samuel
…"But she was wholly who the Great Good God had made her...”
There are discussion questions at the end. Also included are author’s notes about what events and people included are factual. This book comes highly recommended. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to leave a positive review.
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Catherine, part Mohawk, part Canadian- French, accepted by neither nation, is ten. Then, suddenly like rapids on the rushing river, the novel skips ahead to the “present time” of the narrative, 1759; then, like the river meandering and curling back on itself, retreats back to an earlier essential era, only to repeat this ebb and flow several times throughout the novel. A little truth here, a little more here, too much at one time could perhaps be overwhelming. It seems this could be symbolic of the way Catherine has to slowly piece together her life and how her faith will affect her actions toward her father, Bright Star, Joseph, and eventually two nations. My heart hurts for Catherine as she searches for a hero and true love. She seems to think love is an equal trade of sorts until finally faced with the question of whether she can love for love’s sake alone.
I did not cry during this novel, but I wanted to. At times, I, too, wanted to wretch, or faint, or plan an escape. NOT for the faint of heart. Bravo to Jocelyn Green for writing a different kind of historical romance, one that surprised me around every bend of the river, and certainly had me talking back to her!
Great Quotes:
“What is courage... but moving forward in the face of fear? If there was nothing to be afraid of, we would have no need to be brave.” ~ Samuel
…"But she was wholly who the Great Good God had made her...”
There are discussion questions at the end. Also included are author’s notes about what events and people included are factual. This book comes highly recommended. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to leave a positive review.
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LibraryThing member SBMC
"There are many kinds of hurt. What you're describing now is the hurt of healing. when the body knits itself back together, it's a kind of magic no surgeon can reproduce. But there is pain in the process. It will pass. Healing comes with a price, and I'm afraid the price is pain. Beyond that,
Oh, this book. Such a masterful storytelling of the heartbreak, suffering, and poignant ache of loss during war. And yet, there is much tenderness as the story unfolds to reveal maturation of faith and outlook on life and focuses on the strength in love and forgiveness. Jocelyn Green brings the latter part of the Seven Year War between France and Britain to life with great historical detail and the research that went into creating this story is quite impressive. As expected from the author, the writing is exquisite, the plot and flow of the narrative are flawless, the integration of faith into the story line is seamless, and the characters are unforgettable even long after the last page has been read.
Catherine Stands Apart, the heroine, is half Mohawk and half French. She's a strong, independent, loyal, intelligent, skilled, and compassionate woman who tries to bridge the gap between the Mohawk and French cultures. Samuel is someone whom Catherine loved a long time ago when he was an indentured servant in her father's employ. He becomes a British prisoner of war and becomes indentured again to Catherine's father when he begs Catherine to help him get intel to his British army to try to end the war. Samuel, despite his past mistakes and failings, is faithful, loyal, and true to himself. Even though the reunion is difficult emotionally and demands more than Catherine thinks she can sacrifice, Catherine does what she believes is the right thing and becomes a woman she didn't think she could be at the end of the journey.
From the title to the epilogue, the beauty and soul lessons found in the pages of this book will grip your heart and not let go. I received a copy of the book from Bethany House and was under no obligation to post a favorable review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
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however, is wholeness."Oh, this book. Such a masterful storytelling of the heartbreak, suffering, and poignant ache of loss during war. And yet, there is much tenderness as the story unfolds to reveal maturation of faith and outlook on life and focuses on the strength in love and forgiveness. Jocelyn Green brings the latter part of the Seven Year War between France and Britain to life with great historical detail and the research that went into creating this story is quite impressive. As expected from the author, the writing is exquisite, the plot and flow of the narrative are flawless, the integration of faith into the story line is seamless, and the characters are unforgettable even long after the last page has been read.
Catherine Stands Apart, the heroine, is half Mohawk and half French. She's a strong, independent, loyal, intelligent, skilled, and compassionate woman who tries to bridge the gap between the Mohawk and French cultures. Samuel is someone whom Catherine loved a long time ago when he was an indentured servant in her father's employ. He becomes a British prisoner of war and becomes indentured again to Catherine's father when he begs Catherine to help him get intel to his British army to try to end the war. Samuel, despite his past mistakes and failings, is faithful, loyal, and true to himself. Even though the reunion is difficult emotionally and demands more than Catherine thinks she can sacrifice, Catherine does what she believes is the right thing and becomes a woman she didn't think she could be at the end of the journey.
From the title to the epilogue, the beauty and soul lessons found in the pages of this book will grip your heart and not let go. I received a copy of the book from Bethany House and was under no obligation to post a favorable review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
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LibraryThing member Virginia51
This was one of my favorite books I have ever read. I love the history and the strong female characters. This book has some surprising twists to it. I did not want to put this book does. This was a time period that I had not read too much about and found very interesting. I received a copy of this
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LibraryThing member vintagebeckie
Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green is one of those novels. Those meaning it is almost beyond description how much I loved this book! Those meaning it is difficult to put into a brief review how much it touched me. Those meaning this one really deserves more than the 5 stars allowed. Set during the
Green brings to life the uncertainty and danger of living in the border country of Canada. The Seven Years War has been raging across the globe, but the conflict becomes personal when the British are within striking distance of Quebec and Montreal. In this world lives Catherine Stands-Apart, a woman who spans the French and native cultures, yet feels like she belongs in neither. She is a trader who believes she can remain neutral in the conflict between New France and New England. But as the people of Canada starve, the war comes to her doorstep and she is forced to make choices that will impact both the nation and those she loves.
Catherine is a very complex character. She is half Mohawk, half French. Her heritage puts her in a unique position to work with both native and colonist, yet she is part of neither community. She abhors the practice of captive ransom, yet has a young woman living under her care that she bought from raiders. She loves a father who is abusive and negligent, and she loves a man who has left her behind. She longs for connection with her sister, yet cannot live with her Mohawk mother’s people. And she lives a life built on trade — in commerce and relationships. Her story unfolds over the few weeks leading up to the battle between British and French forces to take Quebec. There were times when I loved Catherine’s courage and independence, and times when I wanted to shake some sense into her! 😉 Her character is one of most well-written I have come across in a long, long time. Other characters do not suffer from the time spent on Catherine’s development. All were given the same care to allow the reader to come to know them. The structure of Between Two Shores is complex as well. It is told in present day narrative with complimentary recollections to achieve a complete backstory. The pacing is perfect, revealing the right amount of story at just the right moment. It is evident that Green did her research homework with this book. If you are a fan of historical fiction, you are in for a treat. I loved finding out in the author’s notes just what (and who) was real. There are a number of themes that run throughout the novel — identity, forgiveness, sacrifice. The historical practices of ransoming and adopting captives by the native peoples are deftly integrated to point to the truths of God’s ransom and adoption of His people.
Between Two Shores will definitely make my best of 2019 list. I just wish it was on my book club’s list for this year, because this is a book I want to talk about! And you will too. So grab a couple of friends and read this book together. I promise you will love it!
Very Highly Recommended. (my highest rating)
Great for Book Clubs.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to Bethany House for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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what Americans call the French And Indian War, it visits a time and place that I knew nothing about. Its is full of adventure. It’s characters are unforgettable. The truths expressed resonate. And it is a book I just could not put down! It really does have it all. Very highly recommended.Green brings to life the uncertainty and danger of living in the border country of Canada. The Seven Years War has been raging across the globe, but the conflict becomes personal when the British are within striking distance of Quebec and Montreal. In this world lives Catherine Stands-Apart, a woman who spans the French and native cultures, yet feels like she belongs in neither. She is a trader who believes she can remain neutral in the conflict between New France and New England. But as the people of Canada starve, the war comes to her doorstep and she is forced to make choices that will impact both the nation and those she loves.
Catherine is a very complex character. She is half Mohawk, half French. Her heritage puts her in a unique position to work with both native and colonist, yet she is part of neither community. She abhors the practice of captive ransom, yet has a young woman living under her care that she bought from raiders. She loves a father who is abusive and negligent, and she loves a man who has left her behind. She longs for connection with her sister, yet cannot live with her Mohawk mother’s people. And she lives a life built on trade — in commerce and relationships. Her story unfolds over the few weeks leading up to the battle between British and French forces to take Quebec. There were times when I loved Catherine’s courage and independence, and times when I wanted to shake some sense into her! 😉 Her character is one of most well-written I have come across in a long, long time. Other characters do not suffer from the time spent on Catherine’s development. All were given the same care to allow the reader to come to know them. The structure of Between Two Shores is complex as well. It is told in present day narrative with complimentary recollections to achieve a complete backstory. The pacing is perfect, revealing the right amount of story at just the right moment. It is evident that Green did her research homework with this book. If you are a fan of historical fiction, you are in for a treat. I loved finding out in the author’s notes just what (and who) was real. There are a number of themes that run throughout the novel — identity, forgiveness, sacrifice. The historical practices of ransoming and adopting captives by the native peoples are deftly integrated to point to the truths of God’s ransom and adoption of His people.
Between Two Shores will definitely make my best of 2019 list. I just wish it was on my book club’s list for this year, because this is a book I want to talk about! And you will too. So grab a couple of friends and read this book together. I promise you will love it!
Very Highly Recommended. (my highest rating)
Great for Book Clubs.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to Bethany House for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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LibraryThing member fcplcataloger
This new book by Jocelyn Green is a story steeped in history and rich in both the triumphs and the failings of the human spirit. I was immediately caught up in the story of a young girl who is part Mohawk Indian/part French and the choices that she was forced to make after moving from Quebec to
Author Jocelyn Green has written a beautiful story of being caught between two cultures, two lands and two loyalties. Catherine Duval is also known as Catherine Stands-Apart and she is scarred emotionally by her father's cruelty. Even as my heart broke for her I questioned why she continued to stay; I rejoiced when she eventually realized that she wasn't responsible for the happiness of her father and she could therefore distance herself from him. Catherine is also torn over her relationship with her Mohawk brother and sister and the sudden reappearance of the man that she had once loved and lost.
There is so much to like about Between Two Shores. It is full of historical information and geographical detail. The French and Indian War that started over control of the Ohio Valley eventually turned into a full-scale war that involved several countries and Green's battle scenes were strinkinly real! I also learned much about the Canadian landscape because of the author's detailed description. I was reminded of the importance of the fur trade during this time and the immense part that women played during this time. There are other female characters who also play heavily in this story and I greatly admired their independence and bravery but it is Catherine Duval's victory over doubts about her self-worth that makes this story so special! This is never more evident than when she replies to a comment about having two names. "What does it matter what we are called, when God alone can judge the heart?"
Between Two Shores is a wonderful read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a strong faith element. It is my first Jocelyn Green book but it certainly won't be my last!
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Montreal. It is 1759 and Catherine Duval is involved in several struggles. She struggles constantly to please her alcoholic father but she is often verbally abused when he is intoxicated. It is during these moments that he taunts her about her heritage from her Indian mother. Catherine becomes a fur trader and she trades furs with both the British and the French while working out of a store in Canada. She has every intention of remaining neutral in the war that is raging but, with her decision to help her ex-fiance to deliver secret information to a British soldier, she realizes that neutrality isn't possible. Catherine begins a harrowing journey over the land and the rivers of Canada that could result in her being charged with treason.Author Jocelyn Green has written a beautiful story of being caught between two cultures, two lands and two loyalties. Catherine Duval is also known as Catherine Stands-Apart and she is scarred emotionally by her father's cruelty. Even as my heart broke for her I questioned why she continued to stay; I rejoiced when she eventually realized that she wasn't responsible for the happiness of her father and she could therefore distance herself from him. Catherine is also torn over her relationship with her Mohawk brother and sister and the sudden reappearance of the man that she had once loved and lost.
There is so much to like about Between Two Shores. It is full of historical information and geographical detail. The French and Indian War that started over control of the Ohio Valley eventually turned into a full-scale war that involved several countries and Green's battle scenes were strinkinly real! I also learned much about the Canadian landscape because of the author's detailed description. I was reminded of the importance of the fur trade during this time and the immense part that women played during this time. There are other female characters who also play heavily in this story and I greatly admired their independence and bravery but it is Catherine Duval's victory over doubts about her self-worth that makes this story so special! This is never more evident than when she replies to a comment about having two names. "What does it matter what we are called, when God alone can judge the heart?"
Between Two Shores is a wonderful read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a strong faith element. It is my first Jocelyn Green book but it certainly won't be my last!
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LibraryThing member coastandanchor
Without divulging any spoilers, I will say this story will keep you on the edge of your seat and be prepared for a plot twist. Strong female characters abound in this story despite the time period. The main character is a young female that takes a stand, knows what she is capable of and never backs
It is historical fiction with Christian themes throughout. I really like that the author doesn't hold back, as it is not a fluffy storyline. It is messy, descriptive and raw. It doesn't cross any lines, but also paints a realistic picture of the time period. Many strong female characters including the main character. Without giving any details or spoilers, my recommendation is to read this book if you like historical fiction about war and don't like fairytale endings.
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down. It is historical fiction with Christian themes throughout. I really like that the author doesn't hold back, as it is not a fluffy storyline. It is messy, descriptive and raw. It doesn't cross any lines, but also paints a realistic picture of the time period. Many strong female characters including the main character. Without giving any details or spoilers, my recommendation is to read this book if you like historical fiction about war and don't like fairytale endings.
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LibraryThing member Bookworm_Lisa
This book is rich in detail. I was taken on a journey to a time in history that I was not familiar with. The author did a wonderful job of describing the differences in the culture of the British/Mohawk/French/Canadian conflict. I LOVED how she was able to explain the customs and why they reacted
This book is not what I expected. For some reason, I thought it was a romance, but it is not. Love is a central part of the book and the different ways to care about another. Catherine comes to a better understanding of her part in the love of the people she cares about.
I could picture myself there with the characters. Jocelyn Green paints a picture that I could visualize. I don't get that experience with many books that I read.
I give this book a solid recommendation. There is war violence, but it is not described in detail. It also alludes to torture and the taking of scalps.
Source: I received a compliementary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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differently to situations.This book is not what I expected. For some reason, I thought it was a romance, but it is not. Love is a central part of the book and the different ways to care about another. Catherine comes to a better understanding of her part in the love of the people she cares about.
I could picture myself there with the characters. Jocelyn Green paints a picture that I could visualize. I don't get that experience with many books that I read.
I give this book a solid recommendation. There is war violence, but it is not described in detail. It also alludes to torture and the taking of scalps.
Source: I received a compliementary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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LibraryThing member Eamace
"What is courage.....but moving forward in the face of fear?"
The author has once again done incredible research to bring us this historically accurate book. It's 1759 and the Seven Years War is being fought on multiple sites and in a number of countries. This book highlights the war between the
I received an ARC from the Bethany House Publishers. All impressions and opinions are my own.
The author has once again done incredible research to bring us this historically accurate book. It's 1759 and the Seven Years War is being fought on multiple sites and in a number of countries. This book highlights the war between the
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French and English with both sides the St. Lawrence River as the main battleground. Catharine Stands-Apart, our heroine, who is half French and half Mohawk, has chosen to live with her father and run his trading post. While the war has created some shortages, the fact that she refuses to pick sides has allows the post to continue to flourish. When ultimately she must make a choice, will she make the right one?I received an ARC from the Bethany House Publishers. All impressions and opinions are my own.
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LibraryThing member KimPotter
Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green is a stand-alone novel. Set during the time of the French and Indian War. Catherine Duval is the daughter of a Mohawk mother and French father. She has always been a part of both worlds, now she is forced to take sides in a war where she would rather be a
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
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neutral. Samuel Crane, a British prisoner and her ex-fiancé, claims to have information that will end the war. When he asks Catherine to help him escape, she must decide were her loyalties lie. I really enjoyed learning more about the history of the Seven Years’ War. The interaction of Catherine and her siblings, and the growth of character that they all showed was amazing to watch. One scene at the river bordered on improper but other than that the book was great. I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
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Original publication date
2019
Physical description
8.5 inches
ISBN
0764219081 / 9780764219085