To Tame the Wind, by Regan
Walker
Agents
of the Crown, Book 0 (Prequel)
Published: Via
CreateSpace, May 9, 2015
Pages: 285 Kindle, 285
paperback
Genre: Historical
Romance
Source: Historical
Fiction Virtual Book Tours, Author
Paris 1782… AN
INNOCENT IS TAKEN
All Claire Donet knew was the world inside the convent walls in Saint-Denis. She had no idea her beloved papa was a pirate. But when he seized Simon Powell's schooner, the English privateer decided to take the one thing his enemy held most dear... her.
A BATTLE IS JOINED
The waters between France and England roil with the clashes of Claire's father and her captor as the last year of the American Revolution rages on the sea, spies lurk in Paris and Claire’s passion for the English captain rises.
This is the prequel to the Agents of the Crown trilogy but can be read as a stand alone.
All Claire Donet knew was the world inside the convent walls in Saint-Denis. She had no idea her beloved papa was a pirate. But when he seized Simon Powell's schooner, the English privateer decided to take the one thing his enemy held most dear... her.
A BATTLE IS JOINED
The waters between France and England roil with the clashes of Claire's father and her captor as the last year of the American Revolution rages on the sea, spies lurk in Paris and Claire’s passion for the English captain rises.
This is the prequel to the Agents of the Crown trilogy but can be read as a stand alone.
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Claire
is an Ursuline convent girl reared in Saint-Denis, France, but she has a spirit
like no other nun-to-be that belies her promise to a dying friend. Caught up as
a pawn in her father’s nefarious activities, Claire finds herself suddenly
living aboard the ship of privateer, Simon Powell.
In
this historical romance novel, the author intertwines historical elements of
the times into the story adroitly. It was interesting to learn, for example, that convent
girls of the time were actually well educated and in the book this will stand Claire in
good stead.
Regan
Walker also blends in historical elements of the French assistance in the
American war for independence seamlessly, and this runs as an interesting
sub-plot to the story. It is not so widely known just how much France helped
the 13 colonies gain their independence but there is much of the matter in To
Tame the Wind.
The
story just draws you in inexorably and I found myself reading into the night
about Powell’s efforts to regain his stolen ship and men. Claire is a wonderful, independent miss who at the same time makes the most of her situation.
If
you were ever kidnapped by a sailing privateer, you’d want it to be gentleman Simon
Powell. I love that the romantic attachment between Claire and Simon is very
gradual, and natural. It is expertly interwoven into the story line which initially is focused on Simon reclaiming his ship and crew but then grows into the relationship between Claire and Simon.
It
is a little too convenient how Simon steals Claire away the second time, but
you just love it anyway.
This is a Happy Ever After
feel-good enjoyable read, with quite a sentimental ending. Well written, and the historical elements don't overwhelm the story at all. 4.5 Stars!
To Tame the Wind is actually the prequel to the Agents of the Crown series, and Book One which follows is Racing With the Wind.
Regan Walker writes historical romance that sweeps you away... She can be found on the internet here:
Kristin, Thanks so much for the great review. I'm delighted you liked To Tame the Wind. I do want my readers to feel good and enjoy the adventure along the way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Regan; glad to host for such a lovely story. Best of luck on your series!
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