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Reviews for The Bride of Blackbeard...
The Bride of Blackbeard by
Brynn Chapman is what I refer to as a ‘beefy’ read. It’s
a romance sandwiched between historical facts and a
personal growth story.
Constanza is a great heroine. She is strong willed with
a purpose. But unlike so many historical romances that
plop a 2008 woman into the past, Constanza’s ‘Stanza’ is
believable and very well defined. A childhood filled
with unspeakable nightmares has forced her to be
stronger and more self reliant than most women of her
time. Even her escape is tainted. Stanza’s loyalty to
her brother, Will, and especially to her sister,
Katrina, is both a blessing and curse. Nothing comes
easy for Stanza but she keeps moving forward toward that
happily ever after.
Where Constanza is a woman not molded in the traditional
time setting, Lucian is. As a hero restricted by the
mind set of the 1700’s his character is often at odds
with Stanza. Lucian is a man of good heart and nature,
something Constanza hasn’t been lucky enough to have in
her life. While the personal barriers he must overcome
are different than Stanza’s, Lucian’s growth as a
character is as heart wrenching as Constanza’s.
The final barrier to their happiness is the same -
Edward Teach, a.k.a. Black Beard. Ms. Chapman does an
excellent job building up the suspense around this final
threat to their happily ever after ending, that I
wondered if it was going to happen….but the story was so
well written I was willing to accept the ending either
way. And I did find the ending complete - surprising -
but complete.
The secondary characters of Hopkins offer plenty of
chances to see the real personalities of Lucian and
Constanza. They are hopelessly selfish people. Her
sister, Katrina, is the prodding force in many of the
things in Constanza’s life, rarely positive.
Bride of Blackbeard contains many fascinating historical
facts woven into the plot. This is not like reading a
history book. The characters are engaging and the pacing
is excellent
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Honored in Book of the Week Placements
Review by Magnolia
In leaving behind Bristol, England, Constanza Smythe bids
farewell and good riddance to a tumultuous childhood and her
alcoholic surgeon father, for the life of a Governess in
America.
However, her dream for a new life in the colonies quickly
darkens into a nightmare. Her new plantation home is fraught
with terror. It seems the estate sits beneath a cloud of
doom. The livestock and slaves are sick and dying; chains on
the tiny school desks, and nighttime screaming make her fear
for her life.
And worst of all, she has unwittingly captured the attention
of the most infamous pirate ever known-Edward Teach. Or as
he is known to Outer Banks townsfolk- Blackbeard.
