Among the Pages
by Sara R. Turnquist
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GENRE: Historical Romance (sweet)
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BLURB:
Brianne is a somewhat
naïve college freshman. She becomes disillusioned as her professors and peers
challenge many of her long-held beliefs. When she finds a diary that belonged
to a distant relative, she hopes it will offer much needed distraction. And she
is soon drawn into the story of a passionate woman who seems to whisper from
the past.
In 1915’s New York,
idealist and primary teacher Margaret struggles with the problems women face at
home and in society. She is first timid about speaking her mind, but in time
cannot keep her impassioned spirit hidden—not even from the gentleman who
teaches in the classroom next door. His concern for her stretches the limits of
their friendship, pressing into something more. Caught up in the Women’s
Suffrage Movement, she faces down authority figures and others who question her
beliefs.
And so, Brianne is
whisked along on this journey as Margaret joins the fight for women’s rights,
all the while trying to work through her own questions and experiences with
modern feminism.
Before long, things
spin out of control and she wonders where her newfound relationship fits into
everything? Are there any clear answers? Will she land on her feet? Or be
forever lost to herself?
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Excerpt:
HISTORICAL TIME PERIOD – Margaret attends a speech/rally
“And they say we cannot gather and not speak of the vote.
What exactly shall be their reasoning for not permitting us the vote? The lack
of education from whence they first deprived us? This, and their own insistence
that we are not knowledgeable about the workings of the government, politics,
and society? And why should we not be? Because we are consigned to the home.”
The crowd murmured in agreement as the speaker continued
driving her points.
Margaret nodded along, lost in the speech.
Voices in the crowd grew more aggressive. And progressively
louder.
Margaret glanced around, her gaze shifting from one side to
the other.
People around pressed in toward the speaker.
Margaret’s heart squeezed. This could not be good. It would
not end well. She scanned the faces nearby. So many. All caught up in emotions
provoked by the speaker’s words.
What would happen? This could not escape the notice of
others. Of those who would oppose…
She swallowed. Hard. Her breaths came rapidly as she thought
about the gathering being moved upon.
Jerking her head from side to side, she spotted an opening
in the bodies around her. She slipped through and moved farther away from the
group.
And once she deemed herself at a safe distance, she took
notice of the onlookers. Their disapproving glares stabbed at her.
Dare she defend the women? The speaker?
Her hands shook. And her heart raced.
She just…couldn’t. So she shrunk back across the street and
watched from an even greater distance.
Moments later, hoof beats clomped on the pavement.
Her breath caught in her throat.
Police swept down upon the gathering. Had they come to break
up the meeting or intimidate?
She didn't stay to find out. Shrinking farther into the
approaching darkness, she slipped into anonymity.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Sara is a
coffee lovin', word slinging, Historical Romance author whose super power is
converting caffeine into novels. She loves those odd little tidbits of history
that are stranger than fiction. That's what inspires her. Well, that and a good
love story.
But of all the
love stories she knows, hers is her favorite. She lives happily with her own
Prince Charming and their gaggle of minions. Three to be exact. They sure know
how to distract a writer! But, alas, the stories must be written, even if it
must happen in the wee hours of the morning.
Sara is an avid
reader and enjoys reading and writing clean Historical Romance when she’s not
traveling. Her books range from the Czech lands to the American wild west and
from ancient Egypt to the early 1900s. Some of her titles include The Lady
Bornekova, Hope in Cripple Creek, The General’s Wife, Trail of Fears, and the
Convenient Risk Series.
Happy Reading!
Website: http://saraturnquist.com/
Twitter: @sarat1701
Facebook Author @authorsararturnquist
Instagram: @sarat0103
Pinterest: @saravturnquist
YouTube: Sara Turnquist
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13 comments:
Great post and awesome giveaway, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for hosting today.
Sounds like a good book.
Thanks for hosting!
I always enjoy reading the author biography when I read a book review!
Nancy
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What do you want readers to take away from this novel?
Victoria, thanks! And thanks for continuing to keep up with the tour!
Thanks, Rita! You are so sweet!
Thanks, Nancy! I like that, too. Helps to get a little insight :-)
Caryl, That is a good question. I want readers to have experienced something beyond themselves. I want them to take a journey with these characters and relate to them in a real way. I also want them to think about the experiences of the characters and what they go through. Perhaps I should explain...one of the main characters maybe responds to things in a way that's different from a lot of people. But I do want readers to have that moment where they step into her shoes and see a different perspective from someone who is very different.
Congrats on this tour and thanks for the opportunity to read about another great book out there to read. It helps out so I can find books I know my family will enjoy reading. Thanks as well for the giveaway.
Thanks, James! It's been good of you to follow along with the tour!
Thanks, James! It's been good of you to follow along with the tour!
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