Francesca of Lost Nation Book Review
When
a mysterious man named Matthew appears in the small Iowa town of Lost Nation,
his sudden arrival raises questions about his past. Quiet with an apparent
taste for rum, Matthew makes it clear he doesn’t want to make friends. He isn’t
too pleased to be dropped off at Home Farm where the independent and eccentric
Francesca doesn’t accept bad manners or booze binges.
Matthew
doesn’t want to form personal ties and intends to move on as soon as his
damaged leg from a recent plane crash heals. But a series of events draw him
into reluctant relationships: One with the feisty Francesca, the second with
her 10-year-old granddaughter Sarah.
In
spite of her own reservations, Francesca finds herself falling for this
brooding pilot but his past looms between the pair and what neither knows is
that Sarah, Francesca's 10-year-old granddaughter, has encountered a stranger
of her own ... leading to a climatic confrontation that will put her and her
grandmother’s life in danger.
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My Review:
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
"Francesca of Lost Nation" is a
beautiful coming of age story about nine year old Sarah, and her
wonderfully close relationship with her grandmother Francesca. The
story is set in the summer of 1947 Iowa. Sarah is left behind at "Home
Farm" with Francesca while her parents are on a luxurious trip to
France. Little did they know their summer together would be filled with
adventure, mystery and danger.
This was quite a page turning
novel. Francesca is such a gutsy woman, and well ahead of her time. When she falls in love, she loves
fiercely, and when her heart breaks, it broke deeply. Of course, not
only did she dislike dresses, but she loved fast cars! Even though the
story was primarily about Francesca, the main character and narrator is
Sarah. For a little girl, she comes across intelligent and wise beyond
her years. This is a great summer read, filled with mystery, romance and
adventure!
Lucinda Sue Crosby is an International Kindle Bestselling author and award-winning journalist and environmentalist as well as a published and recorded Nashville songwriter. She's also a former film and television actor, professional athlete and sports commentator. Lucinda Sue has always had a love affair with the written word.
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