NC 209

Engaging Historical Novella of the Aftermath of Kings Mountain

Revisado: 11-27-24

I read this story some years ago when it was part of a Christmas novella collection, but enjoyed listening to it as a standalone. As an NC resident who loves history, I enjoyed the solid writing and charming story. It’s narrated with virtual voice, but so well done I could barely tell it was virtual.

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An Uplifting End to a Tragic Tale

Revisado: 08-05-24

As the description says, “Drawing upon years of original research, including the discovery of previously lost and ignored documents and interviews with relatives of both families, bestselling author Dean King finally gives us the full, unvarnished tale” of the feud. It was tough to listen to at times, but the book ended on an uplifting and positive note that I couldn’t possibly have expected.

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International Intrigue with a Splash of Magnolia

Revisado: 10-17-16

Would you consider the audio edition of Two from Isaac's House to be better than the print version?

I enjoy reading, but I'm often crunched for time. Both the print and the audio are fine works, but the audio version came in handy on this occasion. I listened to it while driving to and from work.

What did you like best about this story?

Nice tension and conflict in a well-crafted story about a southern woman who visits Italy and gets caught up in international intrigue.

Any additional comments?

Normandie Fischer delivers yet another well-written novel with Two from Isaac's House, successfully blending an international story with a touch of southern fiction. Brandon Potter did an excellent job narrating the story and the various accents and languages within. Well done!

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Gripping

Revisado: 07-01-16

Well-written, surprisingly balanced account of the life of a woman who lived under, and escaped, the bondage of slavery. A best-selling suspense novel could not have been more gripping. Though I knew the outcome before reading, there were times I was on the edge of my seat as I read or listened to the audio version.

Every lover of history should read this, as should every women sexually harassed or emotionally abused by a narcissist. There is wisdom in these pages that transcends time.

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Omits Crucial Information

Revisado: 06-17-16

While the author provides an overview of events leading up to the disappearance of Raleigh's third expedition and second attempt to colonize the New World, crucial information connecting the dots is omitted. Examples include the fact that Spain was overtaking Europe at that time and England, likewise threatened, allowed Drake and others to engage in privateering in an effort to cut off the flow of gold from South America that funded Spain's tyrannical invasions. Also left out was the fact that White's colony was initially headed to Chesapeake, not Roanoke, but was abandoned there by their boat pilot.

The more one learns of this story, the more one learns there is much more to the events that led up to the colony's disappearance.

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