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Mood Indigo
The beautiful and pampered Lady Jane Lennox was willing to abandon the wealth and luxury of her English aristocracy for peril and poverty . . . all to find the man whose eyes had entranced her, whose smile had enslaved her since childhood, Terence MacKenzie . . . even if this meant crossing an ocean to the primeval America colonies and indenturing herself to Ethan Gordon to work on his Virginia indigo plantation. What she didn’t count on was being caught up in the revolutionists’ war against the Mother Country . . . nor being caught up in her master’s dangerous passion.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 1984
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Parris Afton Bonds
82 books52 followersI am dancing on sunshine that you are visiting my little part of Parris's paradise here on Goodreads.
I write for the reckless at heart Not surprisingly, I identify with my novels' characters, both the protagonists AND antagonists. I suffer with their angsts and bewilderments and rejoice in their joys and triumphs.
And I believe that if we heroically hold fast to our own vision for ourselves in our journey’s confrontations and challenges, Life WILL surely manifest our dreams and goals and visions, as it does for my characters in my novels.
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Parris Afton Bonds is mother of five sons and author of nearly fifty published novels. She is co-founder and first vice president of Romance Writers of America, as well as, co-founder of Southwest Writers Workshop,
The Parris Award was established in her name by the Southwest Writers Workshop to honor a published writer who has given outstandingly of time and talent to other writers. Prestigious recipients of the Parris Award include Tony Hillerman and the Pulitzer nominee Norman Zollinger.
Declared by ABC's Nightline as one of the three-best-selling authors of romantic fiction, the award winning Parris Afton Bonds has been featured in major newspapers and magazines as well as published in more than a dozen languages. A New York Times best seller, she donates her time to teaching creative writing to both grade school children and female inmates ~ both of which are captive audiences.
I write for the reckless at heart Not surprisingly, I identify with my novels' characters, both the protagonists AND antagonists. I suffer with their angsts and bewilderments and rejoice in their joys and triumphs.
And I believe that if we heroically hold fast to our own vision for ourselves in our journey’s confrontations and challenges, Life WILL surely manifest our dreams and goals and visions, as it does for my characters in my novels.
***
Parris Afton Bonds is mother of five sons and author of nearly fifty published novels. She is co-founder and first vice president of Romance Writers of America, as well as, co-founder of Southwest Writers Workshop,
The Parris Award was established in her name by the Southwest Writers Workshop to honor a published writer who has given outstandingly of time and talent to other writers. Prestigious recipients of the Parris Award include Tony Hillerman and the Pulitzer nominee Norman Zollinger.
Declared by ABC's Nightline as one of the three-best-selling authors of romantic fiction, the award winning Parris Afton Bonds has been featured in major newspapers and magazines as well as published in more than a dozen languages. A New York Times best seller, she donates her time to teaching creative writing to both grade school children and female inmates ~ both of which are captive audiences.
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July 10, 2014
Wonderful Story from Pre-Revolutionary War America, Rich in Historic Detail!
The story begins in England in 1774, the year after the Boston tea party, and soon moves to America, and tells of a highborn English lady who gives up her pampered life among the aristocracy and the dictates of her overbearing father to become an indentured servant and follow the man she loves.
Lady Jane Lennox, daughter of Lord Wychwood, laughed when a Hindu fortune teller told her she’d meet a stranger who is a marked man. And she wondered when that same fortune teller told her Captain Terrence MacKenzie of the Royal Dragoons, who she had loved since she was young though he was bastard born, would be waiting for her at the end of a long road.
At a dinner party in London, Jane learns Terrence has been sent to Canada and that her powerful father has no intention of allowing her to follow him. At that same party, she meets an insolent colonial, Ethan Gordon, owner of a Virginia indigo plantation, who she spars with over dinner—a Quaker marked by a burn on his face.
Rich with period descriptions, details and locations (Williamsburg, the Green Dragon Tavern, and so many more), Bonds has woven a meticulously researched tale that will please the serious historical romance reader. There’s mystery, treachery and unwilling love with an engaging cast of characters (both real and fictional)—all set in a time when the winds of revolution were rising. Ethan is now one of my favorite heroes and the love scenes and the ending were oh, so sweet.
I highly recommend it!
The story begins in England in 1774, the year after the Boston tea party, and soon moves to America, and tells of a highborn English lady who gives up her pampered life among the aristocracy and the dictates of her overbearing father to become an indentured servant and follow the man she loves.
Lady Jane Lennox, daughter of Lord Wychwood, laughed when a Hindu fortune teller told her she’d meet a stranger who is a marked man. And she wondered when that same fortune teller told her Captain Terrence MacKenzie of the Royal Dragoons, who she had loved since she was young though he was bastard born, would be waiting for her at the end of a long road.
At a dinner party in London, Jane learns Terrence has been sent to Canada and that her powerful father has no intention of allowing her to follow him. At that same party, she meets an insolent colonial, Ethan Gordon, owner of a Virginia indigo plantation, who she spars with over dinner—a Quaker marked by a burn on his face.
Rich with period descriptions, details and locations (Williamsburg, the Green Dragon Tavern, and so many more), Bonds has woven a meticulously researched tale that will please the serious historical romance reader. There’s mystery, treachery and unwilling love with an engaging cast of characters (both real and fictional)—all set in a time when the winds of revolution were rising. Ethan is now one of my favorite heroes and the love scenes and the ending were oh, so sweet.
I highly recommend it!
July 3, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed Mood Indigo (1984).. the story’s set at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and mostly in Tidewater Virginia which for me is fascinating as I grew up in Virginia.
Rich spoiled Lady Jane Lennox is in love with Captain Terence MacKenzie but her father opposes marriage, and has him sent to Quebec. She’s determined to run away to be with him. At a private dinner in which the King and Queen attend, she first meets Ethan Gordon.., he’s a Quaker from Virginia who’s there to buy a few indentured servants for his indigo farm. For Jane this is a way to get to America so she flees on a ship, and ends up in Virginia. Unexpectedly, she’s bought by Ethan!
Jane is opinionated, willful and Ethan’s steady, firm in his beliefs plus he’s got a sense of humor. The story’s full of intrigue and a few mysteries plus an emotional slow burn romance. Overall, an exciting read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rich spoiled Lady Jane Lennox is in love with Captain Terence MacKenzie but her father opposes marriage, and has him sent to Quebec. She’s determined to run away to be with him. At a private dinner in which the King and Queen attend, she first meets Ethan Gordon.., he’s a Quaker from Virginia who’s there to buy a few indentured servants for his indigo farm. For Jane this is a way to get to America so she flees on a ship, and ends up in Virginia. Unexpectedly, she’s bought by Ethan!
Jane is opinionated, willful and Ethan’s steady, firm in his beliefs plus he’s got a sense of humor. The story’s full of intrigue and a few mysteries plus an emotional slow burn romance. Overall, an exciting read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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September 26, 2015Nothing wrong with it. Just didn't hold my interest.
July 13, 2019
This is a very good story full of history and spies, which I love, along with a good romance. I really enjoyed Ethan’s character who was just a little different from your standard hero and an excellent one. The ending was a little quick as I wanted more...All in all a really good book and I can recommend it.
November 12, 2018
Bought and kept
She was trying to get to her love in Canada, but her father refused to bless their union. So she became an indentured slave to another to get to America. All in the midst of the start of the Revolutionary War. Great story of love, patience, endurance along with spies and intrigue.
She was trying to get to her love in Canada, but her father refused to bless their union. So she became an indentured slave to another to get to America. All in the midst of the start of the Revolutionary War. Great story of love, patience, endurance along with spies and intrigue.
August 10, 2014
I enjoyed reading Mood Indigo, especially for the development of the main character. The other historical romances I've been reading lately were all about scandal (or risking it) and reinstatement (kind of) but this novel relates the humbling experiences of Lady Lennox and it was a welcome breath of fresh air for me. Well worth a try.
May 9, 2015
Always interested in Williamsburg Va, Dismal Swamp and James River
Revolutionary War
links to historical figures that were accurate in time placement.
interesting plot -- spys, assassination attempts
got me to thinking about the historical timelines
(any book that takes one out of immediate surroundings and causes curisoity is a winner)
Revolutionary War
links to historical figures that were accurate in time placement.
interesting plot -- spys, assassination attempts
got me to thinking about the historical timelines
(any book that takes one out of immediate surroundings and causes curisoity is a winner)
October 16, 2018
Bonds' books are great!
Well, she's done it again! Another can't-put-it-down book by Bonds!
This us filled with political intrigue with a romantic undercurrent that is a veritable page turner with a surprise at the end!
My only criticism is the quick ending! Other than that, I highly recommend this book!
Well, she's done it again! Another can't-put-it-down book by Bonds!
This us filled with political intrigue with a romantic undercurrent that is a veritable page turner with a surprise at the end!
My only criticism is the quick ending! Other than that, I highly recommend this book!
November 4, 2013
After finishing a not so good long read, I needed something different, quick, and easy to get lost in. Tah-Dah.... I enjoyed the little bits of history, spoiled brat come to reality, and under dog wins the girl...
September 24, 2015
Mood Indigo
A story touching upon the plight of women in both England and the early American colonies; indentured service; the sedition of the colonies; the complicated relationships between genders; and more. An interesting story.
A story touching upon the plight of women in both England and the early American colonies; indentured service; the sedition of the colonies; the complicated relationships between genders; and more. An interesting story.
February 7, 2015
An okay read. Storyline was rather drawn-out at times and then had a rather abrupt ending, leaving some unanswered questions. I never really felt a connection to Ethan or Jane.
April 24, 2015
Good story line of the Civil War
Very much enjoyed reading this story of our country's history and how this all came about to make Americana great.
Very much enjoyed reading this story of our country's history and how this all came about to make Americana great.
May 19, 2015
Great
Jane was bought by Ethan. She didn't want to marry him but in the end did.She was in love with another. See how this one turns out.
Jane was bought by Ethan. She didn't want to marry him but in the end did.She was in love with another. See how this one turns out.
June 1, 2015
Meh
Too caught up with trying to get over the horrible English, wouldn't recommend this to anyone who likes historical romances
Too caught up with trying to get over the horrible English, wouldn't recommend this to anyone who likes historical romances
October 18, 2015
Very enjoyable read of spies during the revolutionary war, so if you like romances and history....then you may enjoy this one, i know i did.
November 13, 2015
A little drawn out in places.
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