Book Review: The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz

 


The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz - 3.5 (rounding up to 4 on Goodreads)

If you know me, you know I have LOVED the 2 Laura Frantz books I have read, The Rose and the Thistle and A Bound Heart. I adore her writing and the Scotland settings she brings to life. Although I found this book enjoyable, I personally struggled a little with the French dialogue/language. For those who appreciate a slow-burn romance, have an interest for all things French and are interested in delving into Acadian history, I recommend giving this one a read! The conclusion was particularly satisfying as it beautifully resolved the love story amidst the challenges they had faced.

Set in 1754 when tensions were high between the French and the British on Canada's Acadian shore (modern-day Nova Scotia), Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her family end up caught up in the unrest as they prepare for the Christmas (Noel) season. William Blackburn, a British Army Ranger but also a Scottish hero, comes in and at first, they aren't too sure about his allegiance but he soon proves himself to be someone who can be trusted and becomes an ally. The story unfolds, portraying the hardships faced by the Acadians as they are forcibly displaced from their homeland, compelled to forge new lives for their families.

Laura Frantz brings to life this setting, as she usually does in her books. I did not know anything about the Acadian people before I started this book so it was very interesting to learn about all they went through. I did want a bit more of the romance together but overall, the ending made up for it. The faith thread in this was also nice to see and very naturally added.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Goodreads Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6010521231
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vBeD5l
Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/542752

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