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Isola
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I feel I’ve been wrapped in a dark cloak and taken back to the 1500’s where women didn’t have a voice and decisions were made by a male in the family.
Marguerite, an orphan & heir to a fortune, discovers her uncle has squandered it away for his adventurous expedition to New France, which she has been forced to join him on. Her uncle, upon learning of her forbidden love she has found, is enraged and takes drastic steps to punish her by exiling them to a remote isle.
From woman to warrior; Surviving the rough terrain and the frigid winters; evolving from selfish to selfless. This was a transformative journey. One of loss, love, despair, overcoming adversity and finding faith.
The writing: lush.
5 ⭐️
**This was based on the historical figure of Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval**
Marguerite, an orphan & heir to a fortune, discovers her uncle has squandered it away for his adventurous expedition to New France, which she has been forced to join him on. Her uncle, upon learning of her forbidden love she has found, is enraged and takes drastic steps to punish her by exiling them to a remote isle.
From woman to warrior; Surviving the rough terrain and the frigid winters; evolving from selfish to selfless. This was a transformative journey. One of loss, love, despair, overcoming adversity and finding faith.
The writing: lush.
5 ⭐️
**This was based on the historical figure of Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval**
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October 7, 2024
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October 7, 2024
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March 5, 2025
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March 6, 2025
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March 10, 2025
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Beautiful review , Jen, I’ve been thinking about this one and your 5 stars gives me no choice but to add it.
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A beautiful review, Jen. It sounds truly like a transformative journey. I’m happy that you enjoyed it so much.
Almost to the top of my 'read now' stack. Like those 5 stars you rated.
I’m so curious about this book! Glad it was a five star read! Terrific review!
From woman to warrior....that's a nice selling point!
Angela M wrote: "Beautiful review , Jen, I’ve been thinking about this one and your 5 stars gives me no choice but to add it."I loved it as did Karen, Angela. Good chance you will too 😊
What a fantastic premise! Excellent review, Jen!!🖤🖤
That review is LUSH! It sounds like you and I have some more excellent 5 stars reads ahead for us! Fantastic review my friend! 🙌🏻
I knew this one was going to be great. So glad you loved it, Jen!
Lorna wrote: "A beautiful review, Jen. It sounds truly like a transformative journey. I’m happy that you enjoyed it so much."Thank you, Lorna! I'm surprised how much I enjoyed it!
You always give an interesting, honest, and succinct summary of the book, which I really appreciate! Thank you, Jen! I'm looking forward to reading this!
You have me intrigued! Great review!
� Sandi � wrote: "Almost to the top of my 'read now' stack. Like those 5 stars you rated."Thanks Sandi! Hope you love it too!
JaymeO wrote: "I’m so curious about this book! Glad it was a five star read! Terrific review!"It sort of had a Matrix flavour if you will, Jayme. But, not sure if you've read that one or not. Really well done :) TY
Carmel wrote: "From woman to warrior....that's a nice selling point!"I hope I sold it and I hope you love it, Carmel!
Krystal wrote: "What a fantastic premise! Excellent review, Jen!!🖤🖤":)) Thanks Krystal
Tracy wrote: "That review is LUSH! It sounds like you and I have some more excellent 5 stars reads ahead for us! Fantastic review my friend! 🙌🏻"Well TY, Tracy! I can't wait for you to check this one out and fingers crossed you love it too!
Great review. I have it on my list. Now, my interest is piqued!
Beautiful review, Jen. 🤗💕
From woman to warrior - that line is enough to convince me. Wonderful review, Jen!
You've really lucked out with your last couple of books. This sounds amazing and an amazing review too 💫
That 'dark cloak' feeling sounds so evocative! It really transports you, doesn't it?
Yay!! So happy that you loved it.., could not believe all that she went through..Fantastic review Jen!
Thanks Marialyce, Jayme & Rich!
Jodi wrote: "You always give an interesting, honest, and succinct summary of the book, which I really appreciate! Thank you, Jen! I'm looking forward to reading this!"Thank you for the kind comment, Jodi. I do hope you love this one as well. Will be looking fwd to your thoughts 🙂
Wonderful review Jen, glad to see all those stars.
Terrific review Jen! Glad you loved it! 💙
Wonderful review, Jen!!
Wonderful review, Jen! This one sounds amazing and I can’t wait to read it!!
Marialyce wrote: "I knew this one was going to be great. So glad you loved it, Jen!"And it was, Marialyce!!
Thanks Norma, Mitzi, Ellen & Shelley!
Rosh wrote: "From woman to warrior - that line is enough to convince me. Wonderful review, Jen!"TY Rosh! I hope you love it too!
Tina wrote: "You've really lucked out with your last couple of books. This sounds amazing and an amazing review too 💫"I have lucked out...🤞🏻that I keep reading good ones, Tina!!
Taufiq wrote: "That 'dark cloak' feeling sounds so evocative! It really transports you, doesn't it?"It so did, Taufiq!
Martine wrote: "Lovely review, Jen!"TY Martine 😊
Karen wrote: "Yay!! So happy that you loved it.., could not believe all that she went through..Fantastic review Jen!"
It was incredible...I wasn't sure where this would lead....and incredible this is based on someone who actually led this life. I know our winters can be brutal but OMG...she was incredible!! Thanks Karen. I think your review had me read this one!
Thanks Maureen, Suzy, Brenda & Kaceey!
Terrie wrote: "Wonderful review, Jen! This one sounds amazing and I can’t wait to read it!!"Thanks Terrie! Will be awaiting your thoughts! 💭
Wow! This sounds really good!! And probably a looooong wait for it!
Maureen wrote: "Super review Jen, glad you loved it!"Thanks Maureen 😊
Well you know how I feel about any HF book you absolutely love Jen...it means I need to read it! I've had my eye on this one but had no idea what it was about...sounds fascinating, thanks for the wonderful review! 🤩
Lori wrote: "Wow! This sounds really good!! And probably a looooong wait for it!"Probably, Lori. I lucked out as I asked the library to purchase this one so I was first in line!! I better get it back now as folks are waiting! Hope you get it soon 😊
Catherine wrote: "Well you know how I feel about any HF book you absolutely love Jen...it means I need to read it! I've had my eye on this one but had no idea what it was about...sounds fascinating, thanks for the w..."I don't think you will be disappointed, Catherine!! Will be awaiting your thoughts 😊
