An interesting
historical read, Captured by Love, covers much of the history of Mackinac
Island, Michigan during the War of 1812.
You follow the characters through their struggles to survive and through their
tangle of relationships. Angelique is obviously in love with Pierre but
promised to his brother Jean. However, she depends on her abusive stepfather
for protection, a roof over her head, and substenance. She strives to help her
friend, Miriam, mother of Pierre and Jean,
who has become blind and has no one to tend her farm with both sons
away. Pierre returns and now finds himself caught in the middle as a double
agent.
The story would be a
tough read but Ms. Hedlund's descriptions of living conditions, clothing, the
Indians, and strategy's of war add to the plot involving the romance of
Angelique and Pierre. Angelique's love for Pierre is complicated by her desire
to be an honorable woman. Pierre endures many hardships and comes to realize
that he wants to be a better man and do what is right even if it means losing
the woman he loves. Jean's return forces them all to face the truth and make
tough choices.
Ms. Hedlund has
written a story in which her hard work is revealed in the details and is a very
realistic but satisfying read.
I received this book
from Bethany House Publishers through Netgalley in exchange for an honest
review.
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