Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway: by Love Divided by Elizabeth StJohn

By Love Divided by Elizabeth St. John

Publication Date: October 12, 2017

Falcon Historical

eBook & Paperback; 381 Pages

Series: The Lydiard Chronicles, Book Two

Genre: Historical Fiction

Royalist Sir Allen Apsley thinks his choice is clear, but when his mother embraces the Puritan cause, and his beloved sister Luce falls in love with John Hutchinson, a Roundhead soldier, his loyalties are tested. Is it family first? Is it country first? As England falls into bloody civil war, Allen must fight for king and country, while Luce embraces Parliament’s radical views and confronts the very core of the family’s beliefs. And when their influential Villiers cousins raise the stakes, Allen and Luce face a devastating challenge. Will war unite or divide them? In the dawn of rebellion, love is the final battleground. Based on surviving memoirs, court papers and letters of Elizabeth St.John’s family, By Love Divided continues the story of Lucy St.John, The Lady of the Tower. This powerfully emotional novel tells of England’s great divide, and the heart-wrenching choices one family faces.

"I am completely blown away by Elizabeth St. John’s follow up novel, By Love Divided. The depth of her characterization, the elegance of her prose (and dialogue) and the masterful way in which she presents the realities of the English Civil War such that we’re bleeding for both sides is nothing short of brilliant. If you want a compelling, exquisitely written story to immerse you in the past, By Love Divided is a must read! I consider it one of my favourite historical reads and it's earned a place on my keeper shelf! 5 plus stars!" -Cryssa Bazos, Author of The Traitor's Knot

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About the Author

Elizabeth St.John was brought up in England and lives in California. To inform her writing, she has tracked down family papers and residences from Nottingham Castle, Lydiard Park, and Castle Fonmon to the Tower of London. Although the family sold a few castles and country homes along the way (it's hard to keep a good castle going these days), Elizabeth's family still occupy them - in the form of portraits, memoirs, and gardens that carry their imprint. And the occasional ghost. But that's a different story... By Love Divided, Elizabeth's sequel to The Lady of the Tower, follows the fortunes of the St.John family during the English Civil War, and is out now. For more information, please visit Elizabeth St. John's website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Saturday, November 4 

Kick Off at Passages to the Past 

  Sunday, November 5 

Excerpt at Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen 

  Monday, November 6 

Feature at So Many Books, So Little Time 

  Thursday, November 9 

Review at Pursuing Stacie 

Excerpt at What Is That Book About 

  Friday, November 10 

Feature at WS Momma Readers Nook 

  Monday, November 13 

Review at Bookish 

  Wednesday, November 15 

Feature at The Lit Bitch 

  Thursday, November 16 

Excerpt at Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots 

  Friday, November 17 

Review at Svetlana's Reads and Views 

  Monday, November 20 

Feature at CelticLady's Reviews 

  Tuesday, November 21 

Review at Locks, Hooks and Books 

  Thursday, November 23 

Excerpt at T's Stuff 

  Saturday, November 25 

Review & Excerpt at Historical Fiction with Spirit 

  Monday, November 27 

Review at Adventures Thru Wonderland 

  Tuesday, November 28 

Feature at A Literary Vacation

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour we will be giving away a paperback copy of By Love Divided to one lucky winner! To enter, please enter via the Gleam form below. Giveaway Rules – Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on November 28th. You must be 18 or older to enter. – Giveaway is open to US & UK residents only. – Only one entry per household. – All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. – Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.
  By Love Divided

My Review

By Love Divided is the follow up to The Lady of the Tower. It is, also, my first introduction to Elizabeth St. John's writing. It is set in the 17th century during England's civil war. I found it interesting that the story is based on the author's ancestors. I love reading those type of books base on real people. This book is no exception. I thought it was pretty good. It is emotional and heartbreaking at times, full of adventure that involves Luce and Allen. The historical details were quite vivid that made me feel like I was right there.

I give By Love Divided 4 1/2 stars and recommend it.

This book was given to me by the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

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