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| Linda's New Releases |
The Flames of Love and Revolution…
It is Czarist Russia, 1914. The Bolshevik Revolution has torn
a family apart, leaving Karena Peshkev and her mother, a
Jewish midwife, to survive on their own in the devastated city
of St. Petersburg. As she works alongside her mother, Karena
dreams of attending medical school. When her mother is
injured in an accident, Karena carries on her work, helping
peasant women in need of a midwife.
One night, while helping a prostitute struggling in childbirth,
Karena life is endangered by a mob, and Cossac commander
Colonel Aleksandr Kronstadt intervenes, saving her life. This
is not the first time Karena and the handsome Russian officer
have met—their bittersweet romance began years ago, but
can it survive the chaos of the Bolshevik Revolution?
Vibrant with historical detail and richly woven themes of
danger, romance, and God’s faithfulness, The Midwife of St.
Petersburg is an eloquent tale portraying the beauty and
madness of a country that is about to change forever.
WaterBrook Press. Midwife of St. Petersburg
ISBN: 978-1-4000-7083-1 $13.99 /$17.99 Canada
| Announcing book 3 in The Silk House" Trilogy: "Threads of Silk" To be released January 2008 |
| Book 2 "The Silk House" Trilogy Written on Silk |
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is
to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you, but
rejoice, in that you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that
when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with
exceeding joy." I Pet 4:12,13
Rachelle Dushane-Macquinet, couturiere from a celebrated
silk-making family in Lyon, France, has the wonderful privilege
of making a magnificent gown that will be brought across the
channel and presented to the queen of England. Yet, Rachelle
feels a nagging uneasiness as she remembers she is at the
Chateau de Silk without ever having received an official release
as a lady-in-waiting to Princesse Marguerite from the Queen
Mother, Catherine d'Medici.
While Rachelle witnesses rampant persecution of French
protestants from the powerful Duc de Guise, Marquis Fabien has
been planning a privateering voyage against Spanish shipping in
order to keep the notorious Duc Alva from resupplying his
armies of persecution against Dutch Protestants. Rachelle now
fears that Fabien will be leaving at her at a time when she needs
him most. Though she begs him to stay, his determination to
complete his mission results an emotional departure.
During Fabien's absence, Maurice Beauvilliers sees his
opportunity to win Rachelle and manages to have her called back
to court by the Queen Mother. Rachelle, however, is convinced
that the Queen Mother is responsible for poisoning her
Grandmère and sister Madeleine and welcomes the chance to
spy on the Queen at court. Rachelle must walk a tightrope to
keep from making Madame le Serpent suspicious.
When the Spanish ambassador threatens the Queen Mother over
Spain's losses at sea due to Marquis Fabien's privateering ventures, he demands that the Queen Mother deliver Fabien to Spain in
order that he receive his due justice. It is at such a time of danger that Fabien learns he must act decisively in order to keep from
permanently loosing Rachelle--either through a forced marriage, or by dangerous court intrigue.
Zondervan Publishers. Written on Silk,
Series Title: Silk House,The, Softcover-408 pages, US $12.99/UK £7.99/CAN $16.99
ISBN-10: 0-310-26301-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-310-26301-2
order that he receive his due justice. It is at such a time of danger that Fabien learns he must act decisively in order to keep from
permanently loosing Rachelle--either through a forced marriage, or by dangerous court intrigue.
Zondervan Publishers. Written on Silk,
Series Title: Silk House,The, Softcover-408 pages, US $12.99/UK £7.99/CAN $16.99
ISBN-10: 0-310-26301-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-310-26301-2
| Book 1 "The Silk House" Trilogy Daughter of Silk |
Rachelle was excited to accompany her Grandmere to the Louvre Palais in Paris. Thrilled with the opportunity to pursue the
family name as the finest couturier of silk design. Mlle. Rachelle has come to court to design magnificent gowns for la
Princesse Marguerite Valois, the daughter of the infamous Catherine de Medici, the Queen Mother, and works with Grandmere
in creating a summer wardrobe.
She enjoys the gaudy Court, yet Rachelle is unaware of how dark the times are becoming, so involved is she in her work. As
the Queen Mother’s political intrigues weave a web of deception around her, Rachelle finds herself in unanticipated danger in
order to uncover a diabolical plot. Rachelle soon is challenged to risk her life in order to join forces with Marquis Fabien to
assist her fellow Huguenots.
Zondervan Publishers.
Daughter of Silk, Series Title: Silk House,The, Softcover-352 pages, Pub Month: May, 2006
ISBN: 0-310-26300X US $12.99/UK £7.99/CAN $17.99
family name as the finest couturier of silk design. Mlle. Rachelle has come to court to design magnificent gowns for la
Princesse Marguerite Valois, the daughter of the infamous Catherine de Medici, the Queen Mother, and works with Grandmere
in creating a summer wardrobe.
She enjoys the gaudy Court, yet Rachelle is unaware of how dark the times are becoming, so involved is she in her work. As
the Queen Mother’s political intrigues weave a web of deception around her, Rachelle finds herself in unanticipated danger in
order to uncover a diabolical plot. Rachelle soon is challenged to risk her life in order to join forces with Marquis Fabien to
assist her fellow Huguenots.
Zondervan Publishers.
Daughter of Silk, Series Title: Silk House,The, Softcover-352 pages, Pub Month: May, 2006
ISBN: 0-310-26300X US $12.99/UK £7.99/CAN $17.99
Daughter of Silk
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write....Fear none of those
things which you shall suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you
into prison, that you may be tried, and you shall have tribulation ten
days; be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Rev. 2:8a,10
Description:
Learning the family silk trade, a young heiress is swept up in the
dangerous tide of French history. Pursuing the family name as the
finest silk producer in Lyon, the young Huguenot Rachelle Dushane
Macquinet is thrilled to accompany her famous couturier Grandmere to
Paris, there to create a silk trousseau for the Royal Princess Marguerite
Valois.
The Court is magnificent; its regent, Catherine de Medici, deceptively
charming . . . and the circumstances, darker than Rachelle could
possibly imagine. At a time in history when the tortures of the Bastille
and the fiery stake are an almost casual consequence in France, a
scourge of recrimination is moving fast and furious against the
Huguenots—and as the Queen Mother's political intrigues weave a web
of deception around her, Rachelle finds herself in imminent danger.
With a powerful people scheming against her, Rachelle refuses to
denounce her Huguenot faith and turn to the state religion. She is
challenged to assist the handsome Marquis Fabien de Vendome to learn
the wicked plot against his royal kin. But to do so, Rachelle must
follow a perilous course—one that requires her to enter the very
bedchamber of the Queen Mother.
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write....Fear none of those
things which you shall suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you
into prison, that you may be tried, and you shall have tribulation ten
days; be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Rev. 2:8a,10
Description:
Learning the family silk trade, a young heiress is swept up in the
dangerous tide of French history. Pursuing the family name as the
finest silk producer in Lyon, the young Huguenot Rachelle Dushane
Macquinet is thrilled to accompany her famous couturier Grandmere to
Paris, there to create a silk trousseau for the Royal Princess Marguerite
Valois.
The Court is magnificent; its regent, Catherine de Medici, deceptively
charming . . . and the circumstances, darker than Rachelle could
possibly imagine. At a time in history when the tortures of the Bastille
and the fiery stake are an almost casual consequence in France, a
scourge of recrimination is moving fast and furious against the
Huguenots—and as the Queen Mother's political intrigues weave a web
of deception around her, Rachelle finds herself in imminent danger.
With a powerful people scheming against her, Rachelle refuses to
denounce her Huguenot faith and turn to the state religion. She is
challenged to assist the handsome Marquis Fabien de Vendome to learn
the wicked plot against his royal kin. But to do so, Rachelle must
follow a perilous course—one that requires her to enter the very
bedchamber of the Queen Mother.
The Midwife of St. Petersburg |
Threads of Silk
Royal French Court intrigue surround a beautiful
young couturiere and her dashing nobleman-
husband as Queen Mother Catherine de Medici
unfolds her devious scheme to preserve her reign.
Rachelle Macquinet, couturiere from one of France’
s most celebrated silk-making families, is under
palace arrest at Saint Germain-en-Laye. While
creating a royal gown she is ensnared, along with
her husband, Marquis Fabien de Vendome, in the
Queen Mother’s secret murderous scheme.
Rachelle could lose not only the man she loves, but
her own life is in jeopardy as well.
Fabien has returned from a venture against Spain
to claim Rachelle as his bride, but not without a
price: the Queen Mother plans to implicate him in
an assassination!
Fabien and Rachelle are caught in history’s deadly
swirl and love’s uncertainties as they seek to
escape to the safety of England. Faith in Christ
must uphold them in a time of persecution that
demands their utmost courage.
US $13.99/UK £8.99/CAN $17.99
FICTION / GENERAL / HISTORICAL
ISBN 0-310-27310-2
Royal French Court intrigue surround a beautiful
young couturiere and her dashing nobleman-
husband as Queen Mother Catherine de Medici
unfolds her devious scheme to preserve her reign.
Rachelle Macquinet, couturiere from one of France’
s most celebrated silk-making families, is under
palace arrest at Saint Germain-en-Laye. While
creating a royal gown she is ensnared, along with
her husband, Marquis Fabien de Vendome, in the
Queen Mother’s secret murderous scheme.
Rachelle could lose not only the man she loves, but
her own life is in jeopardy as well.
Fabien has returned from a venture against Spain
to claim Rachelle as his bride, but not without a
price: the Queen Mother plans to implicate him in
an assassination!
Fabien and Rachelle are caught in history’s deadly
swirl and love’s uncertainties as they seek to
escape to the safety of England. Faith in Christ
must uphold them in a time of persecution that
demands their utmost courage.
US $13.99/UK £8.99/CAN $17.99
FICTION / GENERAL / HISTORICAL
ISBN 0-310-27310-2