ABOUT THE BOOK

Louis Lestarjette enters a world of secrets and questionable actions for the Patriot cause.

Charles Town, South Carolina, 1775—Louis Lestarjette ventures beyond the confines of family life as patriotic duty compels him to enter the world of secrecy and clandestine maneuvers. When he leaves Charles Town for Philadelphia, he experiences first-hand the drastic demands of time and finances, and possibly his life. He must keep Elizabeth and his daughter safe while remaining faithful to this cause of liberty. One wrong decision might cost him all he has worked for over the last three years.

A new generation of children in Elizabeth Lestarjette’s life demands the successful and safe fulfillment of her role as a Patriot. She wonders if her husband understands her desire to do her part as an active Daughter of Liberty. Although Louis is willing to move the family to the country, the decision falls to Elizabeth regarding whether to remain in Charles Town or escape its borders.

Title: Bring Me Near

Author: Marguerite Martin Gray

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: February, 2019

Publisher: Celebrate Lit Publishing

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MY BOOK REVIEW

This is the third in Marguerite Martin Gray's well written Revolutionary Faith series. This can be read as a standalone, but it is so much better to read the book one and book two. Bring Me takes you into Lestarjette family and real figures from the Revolutionary War.

Louis and his wife, Elizabeth, had a child, Harriet. Louis's Uncle is part of the Sons of Liberty. Elizabeth's family is split because her mother, her sister Anne and Annie's husband Robert are partisans. Her father and brother George, are Loyalists. George married a young woman who is completely loyal to the King. During the time they got married she was pregnant. He left her with his mother to go off and prepare for war.
The colonists began emptying the contents of British ships in the ocean after the Tea Act. Louis, Christopher Gadsden, Anne's husband and Captain Robert are all involved in the South Carolina Shipping business obtaining goods from France and West Indies that once came from England. So many things happen through the book. Elizabeth and Anne must follow their husbands being involved in the war. Grandmama is suffering from an illness. Victoria threatens to leave George and the baby when it is born because she doesn't want the child.

Every character in Bring Me has depth and relatable. Every book these characters grow richer, stronger, and more complex. We see the growth in Elizabeth and Louis's marriage and faith. They turn to the Lord when their problems in life seem unbearable.

Gray did her research on the Revolutionary War and the time period of the 1700s. Her writing contains vividly detailed descriptions of each character's life journey, their struggles, their wants, their needs and what they are seeing and feeling. I would highly recommend this book and the first two books. I look forward to more of her books.

" I received a copy of this from CelebrateLit, and this is my honest review."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of Hold Me Close, Surround Me, and Bring Me Near– Revolutionary Faith Books One, Two and Three. She enjoys studying history and writing fiction. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches high school Spanish and has degrees in French, Spanish, and Journalism from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a MA in English from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Marguerite is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Abilene Writers Guild, Daughters of the American Revolution, South Carolina Historical Society, and Preservation Society of Charleston. She currently lives in North Louisiana with her husband.

MORE FROM MARGUERITE

I am very excited about the release of Bring Me Near. Thank you for joining me in its debut.

My writing journey began with reading as a child in elementary school. I lived in England for a few years where I bought and read loads of books on horses, history, and mystery. While in that unique environment, my parents took us to explore castles, old houses, churches, and cemeteries. The love of history sprouted and grew (I blame it all on my father)!

My love of reading never diminished, but it continued to expand my world. I still devour books (much to my husband’s and my bookcases’ chagrin), mostly historical Christian fiction, though I have some favorite contemporary novels and authors

In my Revolutionary Faith Series, I combine my love of travel, research, history, and writing. I researched my family history originating in Charleston, South Carolina and walked in the footsteps of my 1770s ancestors (I even found my ancestors’ house for sale!) I asked questions about what they would have done during the American Revolution? What did they eat and wear? Were they fearful? Faithful? Courageous? Where did they worship?

My motto in writing is Entertain. Educate. Encourage. I entertain through the elements of fiction by making the characters in my imagination come alive on the page. I educate by presenting a historical period and event after countless hours of research. I encourage by giving a Christian world view where the characters grow and develop through their challenges.

Please join me on this journey by following me at www.margueritemartingray.blog.

Blessings,

Marguerite

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