A Moonbow Night Book Review
Book Description
After fleeing Virginia, Temperance Tucker and her family established an inn along the Shawnee River. It’s a welcome way station for settlers and frontiersmen traveling through the wild Cumberland region of Kentucke–men like Sion Morgan, a Virginia surveyor who arrives at the inn with his crew looking for an experienced guide. When his guide appears, Sion balks. He certainly didn’t expect a woman. But it is not long before he must admit that Tempe’s skill in the wilderness rivals his own. Still, the tenuous tie they are forming is put to the test as they encounter danger after danger and must rely on each other.
With her signature sweeping style and ability to bring the distant past to vivid life, Laura Frantz beckons readers to join her in a land of Indian ambushes, conflicting loyalties, and a tentative love that meanders like a cool mountain stream.
My Review
To say that Laura Frantz’s writing is great would be an understatement. She is in a league of her own. There have been few authors in my life whose books have literally captivated me from the first page.
A Moonbow Night was a different type of story than what I’m used to reading by Laura – but different in a good way. This tale had ample historical detail, a halting romance, and just enough suspense with threats of surprise Indian attacks to keep the pages turning. What was different was the immense attention to detail of the characters, their occupations, and the new territory which they explored. Kentucky was but a dream during this time, and Laura’s knowledge of its early history and how it came to be explored made this book all the more interesting.
The sub-characters in this book were also fun to meet. I would love to see a future novel (or even a novella) about Russell and Paige, but I may have to let my imagination tell their story.
Suffice it to say, this is another winner from Laura Frantz. I will never stop recommending her books because I know they are just that good.
My Favorite Segment
“But for the moment, with the moonlight pouring down, calling out every fetching feature . . . He was no longer just besotted with the stars.”
Jewelry Inspired by This Book
Because of the simplistic style of the time period, I knew I wanted a simple design to match. Since Tempe and Sion both used the stars to guide their travels, it only made sense for this necklace to incorporate that.
Moon and Stars Y Necklace
Simply exquisite.
Gunmetal silver chain is paired with a matching sun and moon charm, both encrusted with clear rhinestones, in a “y” design. Necklace measures 17-1/2″ including the lobster claw clasp.
Necklace inspired by A Moonbow Night by Laura Frantz.
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