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Riverbreeze: Part 1
In the unstable colony of 1643 Virginia, 2 brothers marry twin sisters and together face life's challenges, family betrayal and the torment of Indian attack and war.
After their father, the Earl of Pennington, dies and their older brother inherits the title and estate, English born Robert and James Bassett escape to the New World. The adventures and difficulties they encounter in the untamed colony of Virginia begin at the Tyler plantation where they meet and marry twin brides, Elizabeth and Evelyn. Follow their saga in Parts 1,2,&3 as they face life's challenges, family betrayal and the torment of an Indian attack and war.
Full of drama, excitement, humor, romance and details of early American life, Riverbreeze will appeal to a wide range of readers.
After their father, the Earl of Pennington, dies and their older brother inherits the title and estate, English born Robert and James Bassett escape to the New World. The adventures and difficulties they encounter in the untamed colony of Virginia begin at the Tyler plantation where they meet and marry twin brides, Elizabeth and Evelyn. Follow their saga in Parts 1,2,&3 as they face life's challenges, family betrayal and the torment of an Indian attack and war.
Full of drama, excitement, humor, romance and details of early American life, Riverbreeze will appeal to a wide range of readers.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2012
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January 7, 2025
Good book. It was written well and very interesting. Some twists and turns, but I’m looking forward to reading book number two.
August 20, 2016
Riverbreeze: Part 1 ---
The Earl of Pennington dies and the oldest brother inherits the title of the estate Earl of Pennington and the estate. Two younger brothers Robert and James are mistreated and escape to New York, America during the early colonial days. A young man advertises for indentured slaves, he hires them and eventually becomes their adoptive father. The father takes the boys in his home as sons to raise them. The boys in return takes care of the adoptive father as he ages. There are many adventures and difficulties to over come. In the end of Part 1 they marry identical twins.
The author did an excellent job in writing and keeping your interest in this book. The plot kept you going for more, the characters were well defined, entertaining and enjoyable. A well written good clean story for all ages.
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The Earl of Pennington dies and the oldest brother inherits the title of the estate Earl of Pennington and the estate. Two younger brothers Robert and James are mistreated and escape to New York, America during the early colonial days. A young man advertises for indentured slaves, he hires them and eventually becomes their adoptive father. The father takes the boys in his home as sons to raise them. The boys in return takes care of the adoptive father as he ages. There are many adventures and difficulties to over come. In the end of Part 1 they marry identical twins.
The author did an excellent job in writing and keeping your interest in this book. The plot kept you going for more, the characters were well defined, entertaining and enjoyable. A well written good clean story for all ages.
100% completed.
February 29, 2016
It took me a few days to finish the book only because I was traveling. Had I been home I would not have put it down. I enjoyed the story and am looking forward to reading books two and three of this trilogy by this new author. Some parts of the story are a little slow and seemed strained. But overall it was a good historical read. The end was a little bland but left me wanting to know how married life at Riverbreeze is going to be for the brothers and their twin wives. Four stars for this debut novel.
March 21, 2015
Excellent
I very much enjoyed this book even though it's not my normal type of book. I can't wait to start book two. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about the early history of living in America.
I very much enjoyed this book even though it's not my normal type of book. I can't wait to start book two. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about the early history of living in America.
April 16, 2014
Splendid
well written, characters with depth that enticed you to care. looking forward to reading the next part to see what the future brings.
well written, characters with depth that enticed you to care. looking forward to reading the next part to see what the future brings.
April 1, 2015
Loved the whole series! Stepped out of my comfort zone with this series, now I can't seem to get enough.
May 12, 2013
Great read
January 7, 2018
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I love history and I love book groupings. Can't wait to read the next one. I think you will too
I love history and I love book groupings. Can't wait to read the next one. I think you will too
February 28, 2017
Good book
This is a good story. It is fast paced, the characters were interesting and believable. I'm looking forward to reading the second and third books in this series. It will be fun to find out what happens to these two young couples as they start there lives together. If you like historical novels, give this trilogy a try, I really liked the first book.
This is a good story. It is fast paced, the characters were interesting and believable. I'm looking forward to reading the second and third books in this series. It will be fun to find out what happens to these two young couples as they start there lives together. If you like historical novels, give this trilogy a try, I really liked the first book.
April 1, 2016
The first in a trilogy of the founding of a American family in 1600s America.
What I liked: It has great possibility with its plot. I think it will be a good trilogy.
What I dislike: It was repetitious in places. I wondered if it was a technique to keep something in front of the reader that would prove valuable later. In this section of the trilogy, it wasn't part of the plot.
Will I keep reading it? Yes, it wasn't bad; as I said, there is great possibility.
What I liked: It has great possibility with its plot. I think it will be a good trilogy.
What I dislike: It was repetitious in places. I wondered if it was a technique to keep something in front of the reader that would prove valuable later. In this section of the trilogy, it wasn't part of the plot.
Will I keep reading it? Yes, it wasn't bad; as I said, there is great possibility.
May 2, 2015
I love this novel because I wrote it. I love Virginia history and the James River area including Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. Great characters, great drama and historical details. Read Parts 2 and 3 to complete the entire novel.
July 29, 2014
I LOVED this book!!! I devoured part 1 (which was free) and then purchased parts 2 and 3. Finished those in no time! If you like historical romances, you should definitely read this series. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I wasn't!!
May 15, 2015
Definitely not Gone with the Wind
This book was amusing but to fast moving. The descriptions of the era were questionable as well as the attitude and personalities described. My mind was not able to picture the moments as well as I would have liked.
This book was amusing but to fast moving. The descriptions of the era were questionable as well as the attitude and personalities described. My mind was not able to picture the moments as well as I would have liked.
April 9, 2016
Enjoyed the historical content. Characters are believable.
Interesting to find a pre-African Slave era of plantation life, and how it transfered over from the indentured servants who earned their freedom and some property.
Interesting to find a pre-African Slave era of plantation life, and how it transfered over from the indentured servants who earned their freedom and some property.
April 16, 2014
Well written, enticing and captivating tale. abrupt ending leaves you rushing to amazon to buy part 2! :)
February 6, 2016
Very slow
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April 21, 2016 This is a kindle book and first of three. It takes place in colonial America and is very enjoyable. Thanks Katy for the recommend.
September 25, 2016
Great for 1st time
This story is so life like love how it makes me see this place and people can't wait to read next ones have all so off to read
This story is so life like love how it makes me see this place and people can't wait to read next ones have all so off to read
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