Carol Awards finalists 2022 -- Historical Fiction

  

GIVEAWAY

First off -- what exactly are the Carol Awards?

They are awards given out by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) in recognition of outstanding Christian fiction in the previous calendar year. So these 2021 finalists are books published in 2020. You might have read them already, you might not. I'll include links to reviews of the books I've read, but I have a lot of catching up to do so there will be gaps.

How does this giveaway work?

You select which of the Carol Award finalists 2021 -- Historical Category you would like to receive if your name is drawn. Mention the title in your comment (or an email if you're entering that way) and if you win, that's the book that will be sent to you. Easy Peasy. Here are the three finalists:

Orchard House by Heidi Chiavaroli

Concord, Massachusetts

2001

Abandoned by her own family, Taylor is determined not to mess up her chance at joining the home of her best friend, Victoria Bennett. But despite attending summer camp at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House with Victoria and sharing dreams of becoming famous authors, Taylor struggles to fit in. As she entered college and begins dating, if feels like Taylor is finally finding her place and some stability...until Victoria's betrayal changes everything. 

1865

While Louisa May Alcott is off traveling the world, Johanna Suhre accepts a job tending Louisa's aging parents and their home in Concord. Soon after arriving at Orchard House , Johanna meets Nathan Bancroft and, ignoring Louisa's words of caution, falls in love and accepts Nathan's proposal. But before long, Johanna experiences her husband's dark side, and she can't hide the bruises that appear.

2019

After receiving news of Loraine Bennett's cancer diagnosis, Taylor knows she must return home to see her adoptive mother again. Now a successful author, Taylor is determined to spend little time in Concord. Yet she becomes drawn into the story of a woman who lived there centuries before. And through her story, Taylor may just find forgiveness and a place to belong.

I read this one! Here's the link to my review: https://bestreads-kav.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-orchard-house.html

A Tapestry of Light by Kimberly Duffy

Ottilie Russell is adrift between two cultures, British and Indian, belonging to both and neither. In order to support her little brother, Thaddeus, and her grandmother, she relies on her skills in beetle-wing embroidery that have been past down to her through generations of Indian women.

When a stranger appears with the news that Thaddeus is now Baron  Sunderson and must travel to England to take his place as a nobleman, Ottilie is shattered by the secrets that come to light. Despite her growing friendship with Everett Scott, friend to Ottilie's English grandmother and aunt, she refuses to give up her brother. Then tragedy strikes, and she is forced to make a decision that will take Thaddeus far from death and herself far from home.

But betrayal lurks in England too, and Ottilie must fight to ensure Thaddeus doesn't forget who he is, as well as find a a way to stitch a place for herself in this foreign land.

Read this one too! Here the link to my review: https://bestreads-kav.blogspot.com/2021/05/a-tapestry-of-light.html

Rain by Dana McNeely

He is destined to be high priest -- but at what cost to those he loves?

In ancient Samaria, Aban anticipates his rites of passage with excitement and dread. He yearns to join the priesthood of Ba'al Melqart, unlock the power of the rain god, and hear the deity's voice. He's been warned the licentious ceremony can take a dangerous turn, but as eldest son of the high priestess, he holds a privileged position. If he can make it through the ceremony, one day he'll rise to high priest. 

On the eve of the rituals, Aban's mother confesses a dark secret about the bloody sacrifice demanded by Meqart. Aban may have escaped the flames, but if he is to save his brother, Aban must take his destined position of power as soon as possible.

When the mysterious prophet Elijah interrupts the rites, overturns the idol, and curses the land with drought, Aban's world is shaken. The current high priest and the king appear powerless, but even more confusing is the fact that the rain god does nothing.

Against his better judgement, Aban conceals the strange prophet's whereabouts, forfeiting the high priesthood.  Now an enemy of the relentless Queen Jezebel, Aban has little time to question his fading commitment Ba'al Melqart as he and his loved ones flee. But the conflict in Samaria is much larger than just a high priestess and her sons. Soon, Aban will have to choose a side in Yahweh's war against the Ba'als -- and it may cost him his life.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

Please note: giveaway editions vary per title. See below:

Orchard House -- paperback or ebook

A Tapestry of Light -- paperback or ebook

Rain - ebook only

If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the 2022 Carol Award finalists -- Historical Fiction novels, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 9 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck