Book Review: The Belle of Chatham by Laura Frantz


Book Review: The Belle of Chatham by Laura Frantz
4 Stars 


The Belle of Chatham is a Christian Historical Romance set during the American Revolution in 1777. You are pulled right in 1777 New Jersey, where loyalties are divided. We follow two sisters, Maebel and Coralie. They find themselves on opposite sides of the war and tensions begin to wear on both of the girls. Mae has a very emotional journey as she is growing in a romantic relationship with American General Rhys Harlow. Mae is forced to leave her home and go to New York as she is torn between Rhys and Coralie in a way due to certain events that happenn. Coralie continues her interactions with her childhood sweetheart, a British officer stationed in New York.

I think Laura did a really great job pulling you in to the time period and bringing the events to life. Loved the George Washington bits and the history overall explained. 

The romance with Mae and Rhys was quick but I liked their interactions together. I think it was well represented for the time period when love was fast and people just knew what they wanted and had to move quickly due to circumstances they were in. The conflict between them was difficult to read, yet it felt authentic to the time. She made it very realistic.

Mae was a very strong character and I loved seeing her overcome so much. Rhys was strong and loved her so much, even if it was a fast love.

The battles were based on actual events and I think she handled it very well. We see nothing explicit in detail regarding the war but you could still picture the events and how difficult it was.

Anyone who likes Historical Fiction with lots of historical details, narrative and a bit of romance will enjoy this one. It was nice to see an American Revolution book in the Christian market too. 

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

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8189775403
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Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9780800746568_the-belle-of-chatham

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