France, 1685. Catherine Gillet knows her brother, Jules, wants to protect her from the sinister threats of the French crown. But Jules is involved in a potentially deadly enterprise, one connected with an encoded document. When his actions put the whole family at risk, will Catherine find a way to save them?
Virginia, present day. Renee Talbot, a direct descendant of Catherine's, is fascinated by the document that's been part of her family legacy for more than three centuries. Certain its pages hold hidden secrets, she takes a closer look—and makes a shocking discovery. But when memories of a childhood trauma are rekindled, she's forced to seek answers of a different kind. Inspired by the faith and bravery of Catherine, can Renee find the truth and face her deepest fears at last?
From the authors of the Christy Award-winning The Amish Midwife comes an epic story of two women, centuries apart, each discovering her own hidden bravery, standing for what she believes in, and finding love in unexpected places.
"Being somewhat of a science buff and puzzle lover, I enjoyed
the two main characters and their chemistry and puzzle solving. I
have enjoyed all of the books these ladies have coauthored, but I
believe this one is my favorite. I cannot wait for the next
book!"
—Liz Grider
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I am a huge fan of
historical fiction, yet I did not know much about the Huguenots or
that period in history. My Brother's Crown was
well researched and gave lots of details about life in 17th century
France."
—Carol Clark
"My Brother's Crown did not disappoint. Love
it when I read a book, that I'm drawn in by the present day
mystery, yet learn something new as well."
—Sherry Crockett
"Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould are gifted authors in their
own right. But there is a certain kind of literary magic that
occurs when the two collaborate on a novel. My
Brother's Crown has left me begging for more!"
—Susan Scott Ferrell
"My Brother's Crown is a fantastic read that
kept me turning the pages even when I kept telling myself, 'I'll
finish this chapter then put it down.' I ended up reading a lot
more than one chapter in a sitting. I especially enjoyed the
historical aspect and how seamlessly the authors tied it in with
the present day story. This is a wonderful book that I highly
recommend."
—Kimberly Rose Johnson
"My Brother's Crown is absolutely brilliant!
It is one of the best books that I have read in a really long time.
Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould have delivered a masterful book
with great characters—this collaboration is perfect! The storylines
running back and forth from the past to present made for such an
enjoyable read. I highly recommend it for anyone. The ending left
me wanting more. Can't wait for book two!"
—Christy Hayes
"I really enjoyed this book! I love historical fiction and this
book did not disappoint me! Previously, I didn't know much about
the plight of the Huguenots, so this intrigued me. I appreciate the
authors sticking to the morals of the Christian faith when they
were writing this book. They showed in many ways how we as
Christians today, should live our lives in the great and small
ways. I fell in love with the characters of this book and can't
wait to read more of their story!"
—Becky Waymire
"My Brother's Crown offers two stories in one
novel, with the 18th-century saga of persecuted Huguenots entwining
with the modern tale of mystery and family. These alternating
adventures combine for a compelling read. We eagerly await the next
book in the Cousins of the Dove series."
—Mary Hake
Mindy Starns Clark is the bestselling author of more than 20 books, both fiction and nonfiction, with over a million copies sold. Mindy and her husband, John, have two adult children and live in Pennsylvania. www.mindystarnsclark.com
Leslie Gould, a former magazine editor, is the author of numerous novels, including Beyond the Blue and Garden of Dreams. She received her master of fine arts degree from Portland State University and lives in Oregon with her husband, Peter, and their four children. www.lesliegould.com