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A Strange Turn of Fortune
Paperback
Series: The Eagle and the Lion, Book 1
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 14 2024
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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Set in the early 19th century, The Eagle and the Lion: A Strange Turn of Fortune captures all the stiff social etiquette and stoic sexual norms befitting the period. Irony is added to the mix when a British army commander extends kindness to an American caught in the throes of misfortune. Sexual tension is light and slowly builds as John and Anne come to terms with their attraction.
Robinson divides her plot into three sections with renumbered chapters, Robinson's plot focuses on visual storytelling with tight dialogue to keep a steady narrative flow from beginning to end. The detailed portrayals serve a dual purpose. Weaving factual information-the sights, sounds, and smells of a distant era-into fiction is first and foremost. Robinson does a stellar job making the period come alive with vivid pictures across the board (i.e., places, food, and clothing). Concurrently, she provides clarity to her colorful cast-her protagonists (Anne and John), as well as her cameo and supportive characters.
Cliffhanging chapters slowly but consistently move one to the other and are punctuated with twists and turns. Closing on a great lead-in to the next installment of Robinson's saga, The Eagle and the Lion: A Strange Turn of Fortune will not disappoint for those who enjoy a piece of historical fiction replete with descriptive language.
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