1833 BROTHERS & SISTERS

by J.A. Boulet

 

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GENRE: Historical Western Romance

 

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BLURB:

 

Apeek into the Underground Railroad and the tumultuous period before theAmerican Civil War.

 

In 1833 Philadelphia,the northern states of America were changing, and not everyone was keen onaltering the status quo. Black slaves were being freed, and new slaves were nolonger allowed.

 

But the southern statesdidn't always agree. Natives were being thrown out of their homes for livingtoo close to gold, and escaped black slaves were being hunted down. JesseEastman controls the affluent Eastman Empire and frees a former slave, his half-sisterGeorgina. But some family members don't like it.

 

When an estrangedbrother gets the idea to let a ruthless gang of property buyers initiate atakeover, all hell breaks loose.

 

1833 Brothers &Sisters will pull you into an old western-style family saga, filled with greed,marital love, family conflict, and smoking gun shootouts

 

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ExcerptTwo:

 

Jesse grasped the large oak front door. “You are no longeran Eastman,” Jesse stated angrily. “Get out.”

 

“I live here too,” Billy stated incredulously.

 

“Not any longer,” Jesse replied.

 

“I have my belongings here.”

 

“I will have the servants collect your belongings anddeliver them to you by carriage.”

 

“You can’t do this!” Billy yelled, indignantly.

 

“I sure can!” Jesse shouted back, systematically rolling uphis sleeves. “I noticed that you signed this agreement today, probably atBartholomew’s office, and you came here right after. Big mistake, Billy. Youare officially estranged from the Eastman Empire as of today. Get out and don’tcome back. Your signature officially means nothing as of today.” Jessestraightened his shoulders and braced himself for the physical fight. “We havewitnesses to attest to this.” Jesse waved his arms around the room.

 

Billy’s eyes darted toward the stairs where Zee was watchingthe entire event unfold, and to the hallway where several servants gatheredfrom the kitchen. Almost ten people stared at Billy, waiting for his next move.

 

“You always were the one that Father hated,” Billy sneered,hoping that his brother would do something stupid.

 

Jesse leapt at Billy. The younger brother took a few stepsback and narrowly escaped the range of Jesse’s arms.

 

Jesse came closer and growled in Billy’s face angrily. “Ifyou don’t leave now, I will pick you up myself and throw you out.”

 

 

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What research did you do towrite this book?

 

I always enjoy the researchaspect of writing historical novels. I am part history geek, and the other half,a passionate writer.

 

My research was extensiveand included little nuances of the way women feared makeup in the 1830s tomuseums in Philadelphia about the Revolutionary War. I needed a strong base ofunderstanding about the polarity during the times between the Loyalists and thePatriots. I also spent a considerable amount of time researching theUnderground Railroad and the struggles that many black slaves had escaping tothe northern states and Upper Canada.

Another piece of historythat I stumbled upon was the Trail of Tears, an 1830 forced evacuation ofNative Americans from their lands and homes. It started with a gold rush in 1829.The only problem was the gold was discovered on Cherokee land. The governmentquickly stepped in and passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830. Even though it onlyformed a small part of my story, the historical details were so heart-wrenching,that I may consider a full spinoff novel for the Trail of Tears one day.

I have always maintainedthat history is so crucial to our current state of existence. Without it, themass movement of people would not have existed, creating the families that weknow today. The grievances between different groups of people also stems so farback that it is almost ingrained in their DNA.

The movement of theUnderground Railroad was set into motion by ordinary, everyday Americans.Baptists, Abolitionists, former slaves, and average Americans opened theirhomes as a safe “station” for escaped slaves on their way north. It stands as astark reminder that any large collective of citizens can and WILL invokechange.

But of course, my novelsalso have a romantic element, because I believe that throughout all theturbulent events, everyday lives continue. People fall in love, fall out oflove, and some have to fight for their families and loved ones. I hope youenjoy 1833 Brothers & Sisters! Thanks for following my book tour!Love ya all!

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

J. A. Boulet isa passionate historical fiction novelist weaving tales with strong romanticthemes. Raised in a Hungarian refugee family, J. A. was born and grew up inCanada with strong moral convictions, which she has stood behind all her life.Ms. Boulet began writing poetry at a very young age and progressed to shortstories and novels easily. She quickly became a history geek and becamefascinated with ancestry and the rough path of immigration. Her universitystudies ranged from photojournalism to accounting. After decades of working inaccounting, J. A. published her first book in 2020 and has since published oneto two books annually.

 

She lives inthe Niagara region of Canada with her two sons, a crested gecko, a largeDoberdor dog, and a small orchard of fruit trees.

 

 

Website:https://jaboulet.ca/

Amazon link:https://www.amazon.com/1833-Brothers-Sisters-Eastman-Saga-ebook/dp/B0FSGYDF5B

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Video Trailer: https://youtu.be/4ASTflLvjP4?si=X-NcOZ-LcKKgttO0

 

 

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