Bound for Gold: A Peter Fallon Novel of the California Gold Rush

Peter Fallon #6

by William Martin, John Pruden (Reading)

Rare-book dealer Peter Fallon returns in a thrilling historical novel about the California Gold Rush, by New York Times bestselling author William Martin

Bound for Gold continues New York Times bestselling author William Martin’s epic of American history with the further adventures of Boston rare-book dealer Peter Fallon and his girlfriend, Evangeline Carrington. They are headed to California, where their search for a lost journal takes them into the history of Gold Rush. The journal follows young James Spencer, of the Sagamore Mining Company, on a spectacular journey from staid Boston, up the Sacramento River to the Mother Lode. During his search for a “lost river of gold,” Spencer confronts vengeance, greed, and racism in himself and others, and builds one of California’s first mercantile empires.

In the present, Peter Fallon’s son asks his father for help appraising the rare books in the Spencer estate and reconstructing Spencer’s seven-part journal, which has been stolen from the California Historical Society. Peter and Evangeline head for modern San Francisco and quickly discover that there’s something much bigger and more dangerous going on, and Peter’s son is in the middle of it. Turns out, that lost river of gold may be more than a myth.

Past and present intertwine as two stories of the eternal struggle for power and wealth become one.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Fiction, Historical, Mystery Thriller, Adult, Action

Audio CD

First published July 1, 2018

About the author

Meet 'the king of the historical thriller' (Providence Journal). William Martin is a New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels, an award-winning PBS documentary, book reviews, magazine articles, and a cult classic horror movie, too. He is best known for his historical fiction, which has chronicled the lives of the great and the anonymous in American history while bringing to life legendary American locations, from Cape Cod to the Sierra foothills during the California Gold Rush. His latest, December '41, sweeps us across America in the weeks after Pearl Harbor and has been hailed as "propulsive," "cinematic,' and "riveting" by critics. He was the recipient of the prestigious 2005 New England Book Award, given to "an author whose body of work stands as a significant contribution to the culture of the region." And in 2015, the USS CONSTITUTION Museum gave him the Samuel Eliot Morison Award. He has three grown children and lives near Boston with his wife.

Reviews

[Jim C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is part of a series but it can be read as a stand alone novel. In this one, Peter heads out west to recover a journal that has been separated into seven different parts. This journal was written during the gold rush and might hold the key to undiscovered gold.

When one reads a Peter Fallon novel one is actually getting two novels in one. It is a great example of the past meets the present. One part will deal with Peter's journey to discover the item in question and that part of the book can be considered to be part of the thriller genre. We also get the journey of the item throughout its history and that is where the historical fiction comes into play. This is my favorite part of these books and this book is no exception. The author does an amazing job with the historical part as we visit San Francisco during the gold rush. We deal with all kinds of things like disease, racism, and the obvious one which is greed. The atmosphere was amazing in this book as I really felt like I was right there sifting through silt and panning water in the hope of striking it big. I could not stop reading when I was in this era of American history. The part with Peter and his journey wasn't the strongest as some of the characters ran into each other and I could not differentiate them. This did no affect me as the strength of this book is the historical fiction of it.

The Peter Fallon series is so good and so underrated. And this one is my favorite so far. Once again, William Martin has entertained me while also teaching me about history. And once again William Martin has provided evidence to the adage "Learning is fun" and I cannot wait for the next Peter Fallon novel.

[Steven Z. · Rating 4 out of 5]

William Martin remains one of the most accomplished purveyors of historical fiction today. In his new novel, BOUND FOR GOLD, the sixth in his Peter Fallon series, the Boston book dealer and his girlfriend Evangeline Carrington become caught up in the search for a lost journal that will transport them to the mid-nineteenth century California gold rush. Employing his traditional approach of alternating historical information from a specific period with the present Martin has written an engrossing novel that is based on sound historical research and a novelist’s eye for fine detail.

Martin begins his tale with James Spencer, an eighty-three year old scion of wealth confronted by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and resulting fire. Scared, Spencer races to his office as the fire approaches to save his journal and other personal papers that recount his and his wife’s role in building California. As Spencer travels to his office he witnesses the devastation that the earthquake and approaching fire have caused. Martin effectively describes the damage to historical buildings and sites through Spencer’s eyes. What separates Martin from other writers is that each page of his novels wreak of history, no matter the plot line, character, or any given situation.

The corruption, greed, and lawlessness of 1849 San Francisco is on full display. As Martin takes the reader into the river beds and mines that men explore for gold as the most negative aspects of human nature come to the fore. Martin’s creation of James Spencer’s journals provides a vehicle to disseminate his story and introduce numerous characters, many of which are unsavory, naive, and somewhat honest as they set out from Boston for the gold fields of California.

The Sagamore Mining Group headed by Samuel Hodges hires the “William Winter” captained by Nathan Trask to transport his men west. Others are included, especially Jason Willis who would like to set up a mercantile trade using California as his base of operations instead of panning for gold. James Spencer, hired by the Boston Transcript to provide coverage for articles about the discovery of gold bears witness to all events and machinations as they sail around the Cape of Good Hope and arrive in San Francisco. Upon their arrival Martin shifts his focus back to the 21st century to Peter Fallon’s son LJ, who is a lawyer for a major San Francisco law firm travels east to inform his father that he was overseeing the liquidation of the Spencer estate for his law firm. He asks his father to appraise the Spencer rare book collection and a number of manuscripts. The problem is that among the papers is Spencer’s journal describing his observations of the 19th century gold rush which have gone missing. Spencer’s great-grandaughter placed a codicil in her will that stated that before the estate could be liquidated, all seven original sections of the journal, scattered among his heirs had to be gathered and digitalized. Each of the heirs had their own agenda and Maryanne Rogers, the great-granddaughter had been killed in a hit and run accident in a crosswalk as she was crossing the street to meet LJ’s boss, Johnson Barber.

Martin introduces numerous characters from the 19th and 21st centuries to carry out his plot. Janiva Toler, Spencer’s wife; Samuel Hodges the head of the Sagamore Mining Company; Michael Flynn, an Irish waiter, who resents Bostonian wealth will become Spencer’s partner; Cletis Smith, late of the US Army, another Spencer partner; Manion Sturgis who owns a winery in the gold region; Wei Chin, a member of the anti-Manchu Sam Hi Hui who escaped China for America are among the 19th century contingent. Mary Ching Cutler, LJ’s fiancé; her father Jack Cutler; Chinese gang interests in San Francisco; Johnson “Jack” Barber” LJ’s boss; and William Donnelly, a retired Kern County detective are among the 21st century notables. The dominant figure of course is Peter Fallon who as in all Martin’s previous historical renditions is a solid figure who employs a sarcastic and somewhat humorous approach to life as he works to solve the mystery of the stolen journal that documents Spencer’s quest for fortune and alludes to a mythical river of gold. The diary supposedly reveals the location of an actual river which could set off a modern gold rush, and Fallon is up against present day elements ranging from the Hong Kong Triad, winery owners, Chinatown thugs, and even people with an environmental agenda who want to control any new discoveries.

Martin effectively intertwines his historical saga with a contemporary story. His work follows on two tracks one reaches back from 1849 toward the present, and the other works toward the past from the present. The key is when the two tracks meet. Martin introduces numerous powerful men in the novel as well as explores San Francisco and its multiethnic citizens. BOUND FOR GOLD is a story of racism, rough justice and occasional kindness, and if you enjoyed any of Martin’s previous Fallon adventures, his latest will not disappoint-as Martin remains a superior story teller.

[Benjamin Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always know I can count on a William Martin novel when I’m in the mood for some exciting historical fiction. This sixth book in his Peter Fallon series is no exception. This time around, Peter leaves his beloved Boston and journeys west, all the way to California in order to assist his son in recovering a stolen journal authored by a Gold Rush 49’er. Rumors abound of how the journal depicts a secret that could lead to a brand-new gold rush in modern times.

The stakes are high as Peter and his on-again-off-again girlfriend Evangeline get caught up in the chase to find the seven parts of the journal. Others want the secrets from the journal as well, powerful men willing to kill for it. All the elements are here for a full thriller novel by itself but of course this is a Peter Fallon novel and so we also get the historical perspective from James Spencer, the journal’s author. The bulk of this novel is, in fact, from his perspective during the years 1849-1850, told in all seven parts corresponding to the missing parts of the journal. We get to witness the down-in-the-dirt grime of what it was like to get the gold from the earth in those days, along with all of the intrigue, drama, and oddball characters that the life of a gold miner brings. Spencer’s life moves from gold digger to businessman as he relocates to San Francisco and becomes a supplier of goods and services, a smart move given the nature of the economy in the gold fields at that time. Spencer and his good buddy Michael Flynn live in tumultuous times and their adventures reflect this, making for a fun read.

I usually wait for there to be another Peter Fallon adventure available before I read the latest, so as to not ever be quite caught up and always have another to look forward to. But I believe I read somewhere that William Martin’s next book will be a stand-alone, so I decided I couldn’t wait any longer to read this one. Sign me up for whatever William Martin writes. His novels are always enjoyable reads while being educational at the same time.

[Tom LA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful adventure / historic fiction about the Gold Rush era. The book is long (700 pages) and it takes us back and forth between our present day and 1850 San Francisco. The historic depth and accuracy are masterful, the strongest feature of the book. The past bursts out with great livelihood.

As a reader who’s never heard of Peter Fallon before, however, I found the present-day portion not only worse than the 1850 one, but also a bit boring, just not that interesting. Overall, however, in the world of serious historic adventures, this is one of the best I’ve ever read.

[Sharon Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished Bound for Gold by William Martin, and what a terrific reading experience. Part historical fiction and part modern day mystery, it spans 170 years from the discovery of gold at Sutter's fort to a modern day search for a lost manuscript. Rare book appraiser Peter Fallon is retained to locate and authenticate a seven part journal that belonged to the last surviving member of a prominent San Francisco family. The journal was written by James Spencer who left Boston for California in 1849, accumulated wealth, and sired one of the City's founding families. Spencer's description of the six month voyage from Boston down the Atlantic, around Cape Horn to the Pacific and north to San Francisco is realistic and stomach churning. Travelers included educated Bostonian gentlemen from well-to-do families, hardy sailors, and a ne'er do well Irish immigrant. Upon arrival in San Francisco, the real adventure begins, and Martin's compelling writing makes this book impossible to put down. He's a master of plot development, scenic descriptions, dialogue, and character analysis. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of San Francisco, a city I thought I knew intimately, yet I learned bits of history that were new to me. The 52 story office building where I worked was built on land that was filled by sunken vessels. The mention of Dupont Street was puzzling, until I googled and learned it was renamed Grant Street after the 1906 earthquake. Grant Street runs through Chinatown. Martin is a stickler for historical accuracy. This is a tour de force read with illuminating details about prospecting for gold in Amador County, prostitution in mining camps and San Francisco, ill treatment of Chinese miners and Mexican land owners who were cheated out of their fortunes, exponential population growth, and the planting of early vineyards with Zinfandel grapes from Croatia. Throw in some modern day money laundering for good measure.

[Joseph Finder · Rating 5 out of 5]

BOUND FOR GOLD is the kind of epic saga readers can get lost in. Martin's series character, Peter Fallon, is still at the top of his game, but the book's real fun is in its history of old California.

[Diane Sundstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

William Martin returns with another enjoyable historical adventure—this time in San Francisco and the gold mining towns of Northern California. Martin's impeccable research shines in both a Gold Rush timeline and in a contemporary one. While it's nostalgic for those of us familiar with Martin's work to indulge in this anticipated Peter Fallon/Evangeline Carrington escapade, Bound for Gold stands on its own and would make an excellent entry point into his work. As with all of Martin's novels, Bound for Gold is great fun, a romp through history come alive, whether in the murky shantytowns of 1849 San Francisco or atop Nob Hill in the glittering Fairmont Hotel.

[Megan Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is nothing quite like a new William Martin book. It's so much more than a novel...it's history with a fictionalized TWIST! This is the 6th in the series of Peter Fallon/Evangeline Carrington...a series that started in 1979! On this outing Peter is helping his son find California Gold Rush journals to satisfy a will. What fun. A chapter in today searching and then a chapter detailing life in the Gold Rush. You love the characters, the scenery, the wildness, the people who came searching for … maybe themselves. READ THIS ONE...READ THEM ALL.

[Janellyn51 · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, Bill's done it again! He said I'd like it, and he was right! Lot of research went into it, and on a subject I knew little or nothing about, so it was pretty interesting. I loved Cletis the most. I'm thinking lawlessness was almost preferable to the laws they did come up with.....! As much as I'd like to talk about it, I don't want to give anything away! The big question, is there still gold in them thar hills?

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Bound for Gold” is a powerful story, seamlessly transporting readers between two distinct times as told through haunting recollections from journals of James Spencer, a Boston elite, come to San Francisco—Sacramento—the Mother Lode to chronicle the Gold Rush, circa 1849. Within his personal writings and dispatches for the Boston Transcript are clues that set modern day historian Peter Fallon—renown treasure hunter of rare books, Revere tea sets, Lincoln diaries—on the trail to discover missing journals and possibly a lost river of gold that could ignite a modern day gold rush...and all that that entails.

Is Fallon to believe the whispers (about diverted gold deposits) shared amongst beneficiaries of Spencer’s great-granddaughter, the Chinese community of San Francisco, and even powerful governments overseas, and why is the FBI involved? Fallon’s grown son is embroiled in this dangerous race to collect all the clues for his law firm—and Fallon must uncover the truth amidst the rising body count.

“Bound for Gold” only confirms Martin as the genius weaver of colorful tales, meaningful prose, that I discovered in his earlier epic sagas “Back Bay,” “Annapolis,” et al., masterfully blurring lines between historical facts and his gorgeous fiction. Edge of your seat intrigue—this is the gold standard! (Would translate perfectly to the big screen—Hollywood, get on that!)

[Ivor Armistead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three stars gives Bound for Gold the benefit of the doubt. Connecting related stories from two time periods seems to be the “in thing” with historical novels these days. I have read quite a few in recent years. Some work well, others don’t. Bound for Gold falls into the second category.

While related, the two stories are not interwoven very well, which leaves the book with a case of dissociative identity disorder. Is it an adventure tale about the California gold rush or a cops and robbers story involving Chinese criminal organizations operating in the Bay Area to launder their ill-gotten gain?

I was anxious to get to the end. Not so much to find how each story ended as to be able to put the book onto a shelf in my library.

[Dr. Emile B. Gurstelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top Notch William Martin

One of William Martin’s best. I got a real feel for what the miners experienced during the California gold rush.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a couple of William Martin's books in the past and after finishing this one I plan to go back and read some more.

A wonderfully written historical fiction of the California Gold Rush era, the men and women who gambled all for the elusive pull of easy wealth in a territory that was anything but easy. The past and the present co-mingle as rare book dealer, Peter Fallon journeys back to that time via journals left by a man who lived it. One question kept going through my mind as I read this...Do we ever learn from history? Think God for good, caring, compassionate people.

Highly recommended!

[Tara Robinson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Was in the mood for a Wild West book and Brian recommended this. It’s such a boy book and if William Martin had a female editor, I’m sure she’d say “you know you can cut 200 pages off this book if you cut out all the excessive diatribes about horny men and sexual violence against women.” Also bruh fuck historical accuracy this book is racist; every two lines there’s a racial slur or a degrading comment about women and even in the modern time jump, every non-white character is painted as at least initially suspicious and shifty. Also the modern story arc was boring as hell. Too many characters to keep up with and overall a lukewarm case study on how men ruin themselves when they set up civilizations without women. Although, the scene where they blow up the dam and someone gets mauled by a grizzly was pretty fire, ngl. Okay that’s my only praise. Don’t recommend.

[Michael Malaghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bill Martin at his best. The breakdown of civilized behavior among the Boston gentlemen catching the gold fever of 1848 is evocative of Lord of the Flies. A dual story a manuscript sleuth Peter Fallon searches for an old manuscript that purportedly reveals a hidden gold vein. Fallon and conflicted girl friend dives into the seamer side of SF China town who resort to .......to stop Fallon's search. Two historical novels wrapped together with characters you will hate or love but never don't care.

[Christine Lussier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of Bound for Gold, in exchange for an honest review.

Once again, William Martin has started off a book that engages from the beginning. Back & forth, between the gold rush era in California to present day, the story winds around & around, until coming together full circle. I enjoyed reading the latest Peter Fallon novel & look forward to the next. I would recommend this book for readers of historical fiction.

[Tori Whitaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I read by this author was with his debut, Back Bay. I fell in love with Martin’s exquisite historical detail, unforgettable characterizations, and the story’s shifting between past and present timelines. Martin’s latest novel, Bound for Gold, retains all of the hallmarks of his work that I crave.
Rare book dealer Peter Fallon is back, and so is Evangeline Carrington. My gosh, the dialogue between those two is enough to enjoy this book. I laughed out loud. They are on track to find the stolen sections of a seven-part, nineteenth-century journal that will lead from Boston to San Francisco and the age of the Gold Rush—and, help Fallon’s son out of trouble. As the story unwinds, we discover many themes of the gold-diggers are relevant today. Racism against immigrants. Power. Greed.
Two characters in the historical thread are stand-outs for me: Michael Flynn—out of whose mouth you never know what will come next. Is Flynn heroic? Or is he out solely for himself? And there’s Janiva: “Such ambition she had, for a woman.”
The author’s sense of balance—of knowing when to shift between past and present, and how far and deep to go—is well-seasoned. This book has all the swashbuckling action adventurers have come to expect from Martin. For me, this novel is ultimately one of loyalty, friendship, and love.
And my favorite novels are those that teach me something while I am swept away by their story. William Martin’s books never disappoint.

[Darlene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as William Martin's other books.
The history was fascinating, but the violence in the past was overbearing. I personally think the rape of Janiva was not needed to add anything to this story. California was a violent and unsettled place where common decency was never of. There was no law enforcement and those who enforced their own justice were just vigilantes.
The present with Peter Fallon was confusing with too many characters springing up in the chapters that I had a hard time remembering who was who.
In the end, I think again it wasn't one of William Martin's better books.

[Ray Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bound For Gold is an enjoyable well-researched novel. I loved it and learned a lot. A band of entrepreneurs decide to incorporate in Boston to take advantage of the 1849 California gold rush. They have no idea how difficult their trip will be just to arrive. After sailing around Cape Horn under a brutal captain and finally reaching San Francisco, their company has disbanded. The protagonist, James Spencer, of Boston, falls in with an Irish rogue who eventually saves his life and becomes a trusted friend. How this comes about is a big part of the story. Martin has read journals of the era and shares what it was like to stake a claim and succeed as a prospector in those times. Greed, betrayal, love, ruin all play a part. And few succeeded in extracting enough gold to make a profit.

The other part of the novel takes place in the present. The rare book dealer, Peter Fallon, with his lady and son, is looking for a lost journal that points the way to a forgotton mother lode of gold. But other nefarious characters have also heard about the search and havoc ensues. Martin does a great job of interwinding the past with the present by creating old-time journal entries based on his research. I felt as if I was right there experiencing the gold rush. Great characters and a neat plot, plus a couple of sub-plots, lead to a satisfying ending. If you are looking for a big-time read where you will also learn about our great country, Bound For Gold is for you.

[Jean Kolinofsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rarely does a book come along that has me as emotionally involved as Bound for Gold. William Martin opens his novel with the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of San Francisco. James Spencer, a wealthy merchant, is desperate to get through to his office to retrieve the seven journals that document his journey from Boston as a member of the Sagamore Mining Company to search for gold to the position that he now holds.

In the present Peter Fallon, a rare books dealer from Boston, is asked to come to San Francisco to do an evaluation on the library of books that belong to the Spencer estate. Spencer’s last great-granddaughter recently died. In her will she specified that the estate not be liquified until Spencer’s seven journals, distributed among his descendants, were re-united. There are those that believe that re-uniting the journals could start a new gold rush and are reluctant to give up their copies to preserve the land.

While Fallon’s search leads to encounters with the FBI and the Chinese mobs, it is the contents of the journals themselves that fascinated me. The perilous sail from Boston to California started with the men of the mining company in good spirits anticipating the fortunes to be made but months at sea and confronting the conditions when they land in California creates irreversible divisions among the men. The brutal conditions, prejudices and hostility that they encounter are recorded in the journals and news dispatches that Spencer sent to Boston.

Martin also populates his novel with memorable characters. Spencer stakes his claim with Michael Flynn, a free-spirited Irishman whose love for a Chinese woman leads to tragedy, and Cletis, the army veteran who is often the voice of reason and holds them all together. There is also a strong female character in Janina, the woman who Spencer left behind in Boston. She makes her own way to California and stands by Spencer’s side as he builds his business. Theirs is a story that you will hate to see end and one that will stay with you long after you finish reading.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Tor/Forge for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Stan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all of William Martin's novels and absolutely love the settings, primarily in and around Boston, and all of New England. I wondered going into this one how he would do with San Francisco and surrounding areas. My conclusion...FANTASTIC. The research performed for this book was terrific. I have read a few books involving the history of California, but BOUND FOR GOLD provided a much more intimate picture of how San Francisco developed and I found it to be fascinating. Mr. Martin has once again succeeded in transporting the reader back in time to better appreciate the challenges and victories experienced by people who, once upon a time, were willing to take huge personal risks. You definitely will want to read this book and get caught up in one of the most interesting events in American history and simultaneously enjoy a really great story about a lot of ordinary people.

[Gregory Barison · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than once, I’ve missed my train stop because I was engrossed in a William Martin novel. By chance, I had the extra pleasure of being in San Francisco, where much of the action takes place, while reading Bound for Gold, and could stand near the buildings, the streets and the locales being described. The truth is, though, that I could have been anywhere and been totally absorbed in this terrific tale of the Gold Rush. The plot is seamlessly crafted, the characters finely drawn and the action relentless. A masterful addition to the Peter Fallon series!

[Laura Isaeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this book as I do all of Wm Martin’s books about the East Coast. Historical fiction is finally brought to the West about a lost Gold Rush journal and a current day chase for the lost River of Gold that the journals would reveal. A treasure hunt seems to be a theme of all Martin’s stories with Peter Fallon chasing after lost treasures and the perils he suffers to find them. As a San Francisco history buff I find the details in the story to be spot on. A few little things seemed questionable but not to the average reader. Highly recommend.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Binge-worthy Reading -- They used to call them page-turners, but in the era of Netflix and HBO TV shows that have people watching an entire season over a long weekend, a book like Bound for Gold is one you're going to want to binge read in the same fashion. Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington are back, and this time their treasure hunting takes them west. A new city to explore, a new past to dig into, and a new genre for William Martin to show his mastery in: the Western. Martin interleaves the modern thriller with a story of the Gold Rush that makes the past feel as "dirt under the fingernails" alive as Deadwood did on the small screen and his other novels are known for. And once you're done with Bound for Gold, you'll surely want to binge read (or re-read) the rest of the Peter Fallon series!

[Rick T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy William Martin's stories. While most of the others take place in New England, which makes it more interesting for a native New Englander, like myself, this one takes place in California during the gold rush. While it is historical fiction, it does contain enough historical fact to educate the reader of what life was like in San Francisco at that time.

[Don Teeter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't seen enough historical fiction about the California Gold Rush, and so this caught my eye at the used bookstore. There are two intertwined plots, one in 1849 and the other in the present day, and it works pretty well. The writing is very good, the characters interesting, and the historical detail correct enough and well presented. I did not know it was part of a series until after I was done reading it, and I still don't care. For me it's a good standalone. Good book.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite of the series as the historical storyline centers on one individual rather than generations. You grow connected with James Spencer and his circle as you follow the rush for gold. As always, Peter and Evangeline provide present-day context to a historical mystery.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would like to thank the author for a great story with realistic characters. Mr.Martin is the king of historical fiction and this was the best yet!

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book in a good reads giveaway. It is an awesome read! Two stories from different times intertwined; both of which are captivating! Definitely worth the read, even had a tear at one point.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This author is coming to NPL on December 12th. Good read.