The Marquesa

Heroines of the Golden West #2

by Stephen Bly

When former actress Isabel Leon gives up her exciting life to settle down and run a hotel in Montana Territory, she relies on her faith in God to face her daily challenges, and is rewarded with the love of a good man

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Westerns, Fiction, Christian

221 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Stephen Bly (August 17, 1944 - June 9, 2011) authored 100 books and hundreds of articles. His book, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Three other books, PICTURE ROCK (Crossway Books), THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER (Crossway Books), and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family. He was an Active Member of the Western Writers of America. Steve graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from Fresno State University and received a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary. The Blys have three sons: Russell (married to Lois) and father of Zachary and Miranda (married to Chris Ross) and mother of Alayah, Michael (married to Michelle), and Aaron (married to Rina Joye) and father of Keaton and Deckard. A third generation westerner, Steve spent his early years working on ranches and farms.

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I liked the first book better. I really loved the story but found the Marquesa rambled on and on too much. Really easy and quick read though. I love how well rounded the characters are in each book.

[Amelia Crider · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Marquesa is book 2 of Heroines of the West by Stephen Bly. It's my favorite book in the series. The Marquesa is one of Bly's most colorful characters. She is fierce and feminine and knows how to shoot a gun. She has decided to leave her traveling acting career behind her and become one of Cantrell's most respected and influential citizens. It's a fun series if you like clean Christian romantic westerns. My favorite Stephen Bly series is Belles of Lordsburg (also a clean Christian romantic western).

[Morghan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Tammy Niederhauser · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Isabel Leon has known nothing but drama in her life, both on stage and off. She's ready to make a new start, if those around her will let her move past her previous wild life.