The Alchemy

The Creoles #3

by Gilbert Morris, Lynn Morris

Each book in The Creoles Series revolves around one of four girls who become close friends while attending a convent school in New Orleans. The third book, The Alchemy focuses on Simone d'Or, a vivacious young woman hardened by high society life, and Colin Seymour, a talented young man from humble beginnings. As the famed singer and composer Lord Beaufort nurtures Colin's singing voice, Colin rises to stardom in the opera world. At first, Simone judges Colin as a man beneath her standing, but after hearing Colin at the opera, she finds herself captivated by his talent and passion. Meanwhile, Simone's brother places the family name in jeopardy by his gambling debt, and she must face the possibility of marrying Vernay, a rigid young man of equal status who is feared for his skill in dueling others to the death.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical

272 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Darlene Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simone d'Or - a golden-haired beauty with a prideful mind and fiery temper, attracts only trouble in 19th century New Orleans. Men are willing to duel to the death for the privilege of marrying her. Her drunken brother's moral meandering requires her interference. Her own arrogance blinds her to a friend's most compelling need. Simone must soon face the guilt of a suitor's blood, the disappearance of her wayward brother, and the personal pain caused by her haughty spirit.

[Suz Bartos]

Once again, a wholesome comfort read, but a little disappointed it didn't focus on the main character as much as the first and last books of this series.

[Jami · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this series. There's romance, history, and a Christian perspective.

[Paulette Hannenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series. Faith based.