Jeanette's Sword: Story of Napoleonic Wars (The Soldier and the Spy Chronicles, Tales of Historical Adventure and Romance - Book 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (948 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B016IWSIAM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 537 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"“Soldiers face their battles.”" according to Jada Ryker. “I am Jeanette Baxa, a tavern keeper in Cherbourg, and I was a Revolutionary, a prisoner, and a soldier. The year was 1788, and I was eleven.”Jeannette is many things, including a soldier. Soldiers face their battles. She proves her versatility as she survives hardships and makes friends. She witnesses unendurable pain, while overcoming seemingly unsurmountable obstacl. Interesting time in history I don't usually read about this interesting time in history. This book takes very tumultuous events and makes them personal. I'm so glad the author focused on the part women had to play in the military of the timewho knew?!. "Great descriptive tale" according to Leanne. A little hard to get started this book is incredibly action packed and has heros and villains. Quite a tale and makes you want more.
Definitely going for the sequel!" - CustomerJeanette's Sword is a 2015 bestselling book of French Revolution and Napoleonic wars historical fiction. Will Jeanette survive and find a place in the world of men?"This is a furiously fast paced and well researched novel of the French revolution. It is also a war romance novel with a strong female adventurer.. And there Jeanette finds not only her old, relentless enemies, but war and romance. I especially like the way the changing political climate influences the heroine. This is a Napoleonic Wars historical fiction story of a brave woman and her friends and lovers, and treachery and danger greet us at every turn as Jeanette tries to fight against the many enemies who would silence her.During the era of Revolutionary France, Jeanette and her mother are caught in a trap. Navigating such waters is not an easy feat, because even the ones who rise high above their former station harbor secrets, and those secrets can get them and their protégées killed.Ultimately, Jeanette and Henriette find their final refuge with the dregs of the Earth, the future elite of Napoleon, the French Army stationed in Italy. After they survive the harsh situation, they have little choice but to enter the murky world of low men who would rule France
Yet in this book, we see a young 'never beat' type of girl who must endure constant changes, threats and hardships to survive." - Customer. "When reading or talking about wars, revolutions, and other life taking subjects, it is usually a male who takes the heroic lead