Albeit a little sappy, this wasn't a half bad inspirational historical fiction. Based on a largely forgotten piece of little known history, this story followed the plight of the french women sent to the Americas aboard the Pelican to become brides to military men holding down a fort in Louisiana. They became known as "the Pelican brides" and unfortunately many of them succumbed to sickness on the way their and upon arrival. This fictionalized account follows young Genevieve Gaillain and her sister as they escape France and try to find refuge in The New World. If they thought they would be safer in Louisiana they were solely mistaken. Men fight for the women's attentions, sickness claims many, "savages" roam the streets; they traded one hellish adventure for another. Genevieve soon finds herself falling for the roguish, brute, Tristan Lanier and wonders if he could ever love her, despite her sordid past. Filled with political intrigue, romance, brawls, and suspense. This is a good crossover book for those who are thinking about dipping into the inspirational romance genre. It's not too heavy handed, yet plays an integral part of the story line. I received this book for free from Revell Reads in return for my honest, unbiased opinion. I don't have a lot to say about this book. I did enjoy it, but there were too many things happening too quickly with too many both unlucky and fortuitous occurrences. It most definitely felt like fiction.On the plus side, there was never any question of whether I'd finish it--I read it over a 30 hour period. On the negative side, I have no desire to read the sequel.It reminded me of "A Bride Most Begrudging" by Deanne Gist. I'd strongly recommend this book to fans of Gist and less strongly to fans of historical Christian fiction.
What do You think about The Pelican Bride (2014)?
Wasn't horrible, wasn't great either. Left too many issues unresolved, I guess for next book.
—evy1321
Real Rating: 3 Stars!!Review to come for the Blog Tour. April 27-May 4.
—gingerlove21
