Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green

Book Description:

The daughter of a Mohawk mother and French father in 1759 Montreal, Catherine Duval finds it is easier to remain neutral in a world that is tearing itself apart. Content to trade with both the French and the British, Catherine is pulled into the fray against her wishes when her British ex-fiance, Samuel Crane, is taken prisoner by her father. Samuel asks her to help him escape, claiming he has information that could help end the war.

Peace appeals to Catherine, but helping the man who broke her heart does not. She delays . . . until attempts on Samuel's life convince her he's in mortal danger. Against her better judgment she helps him flee by river, using knowledge of the landscape to creep ever closer to freedom. Their time together rekindles feelings she thought long buried, and danger seems to hound their every mile. She's risked becoming a traitor by choosing a side, but will the decision cost her even more than she anticipated? 

My thoughts:

This book has a haunting quality to it that hit me hard making me feel such sadness at times and please don't get me wrong, I liked that.  When a book can evoke so many emotions it's a well written and wonderful one as far as I'm concerned.

Between Two Shores is a book that is meant to be read slowly and quietly because you will not want to skim over one artfully written word.  The incredible characters are finely crafted and I know that they will stay in my heart for quite some time.  I adored Catherine and felt like I was right here with her every step of the way as she took her journey.  And what a journey she took!

I am definitely not cut from the same cloth that Catherine is because I'm positive I wouldn't have taken the same chances she did. I have to admit to strongly disliking her father for his actions and yes I understand it was caused by his alcoholism so once again, I give kudos to Ms. Green for creating this man.  The secondary characters are just as wonderful so that added to my enjoyment of this novel.

Overall, there is so much to love in this book the superb writing, the well crafted characters and the rich historical storytelling.  The only thing I have left to say is this is a book that you should read. 

I received a complimentary copy of, Between Two Shores from the publisher and was under no obligation to write a review.  All opinions are my own.