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Book Spotlight: The Gendarme by Mark T. Mustian & Giveaway (US Only)

September 9, 2011 by Darlene


Hey everyone, welcome to Friday with the weekend around the corner! I have another great book to spotlight for you all called The Gendarme by Mark T. Mustian which just released in paperback on September 6. Another book that sounds so good to me but again my schedule is too busy for more reading but I want to make sure someone else has a chance at a copy! So let’s learn a bit about the book and the author and be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of the post!

About The Gendarme by Mark T. Mustian

To those around him, Emmet Conn is a 92 year old man on the verge of senility. A World War I veteran, he’s been affected by memory loss since being injured in the war. Now, at the end of his life, he’s beset by visions—frightening and realistic, he’s convinced they are memories of events he and others have denied or purposely forgotten.

In Emmett’s dreams he’s a gendarme, escorting Armenian women and children from Turkey. A young woman among them, Araxie, captivates and enthralls him. She becomes the love of his life. But then the trek ends, the war separates them. He is injured. Seven decades later, as his grasp on the boundaries between past and present begin to break down, he sets out on a final journey, to find Araxie, and beg her forgiveness.

Alternating between Turkey at the dawn of the 20th century and America in the 1990s, The Gendarme shows how racism creates divisions where none truly exist, how love can transcend nationalities and politics, and how the human spirit fights to survive in the face of hopelessness. It is a transcendent novel.

Read an excerpt
Reading Group Guide
Buy The Gendarme at Amazon.com or Amazon.ca

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About Mark T. Mustian

Mark T. Mustian is an author, attorney and city commissioner. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with his wife, three children and dog. He also serves as the current chair of the Lutheran Readers Project, a nationwide effort to connect readers and writers associated with the Lutheran faith.

Mustian’s fiction has been published or is forthcoming in Stand Magazine, The Green Hills Literary Lantern, Opium Magazine, Parting Gifts and other publications.

Mark’s website
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of The Gendarme by Mark T. Mustian to share with my US readers only. To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with an email address to contact you should you win (no email, no entry).
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and please let me know in your comment so that I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, October 1/11. Good luck everyone!

© 2010, Darlene of Peeking Between the Pages. All Rights Reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than Peeking Between the Pages or Darlene’s Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

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  1. lag123 says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:18 am

    A Love That Would Never End. Wow. I would love to read how this story unfolds and learn more about Araxie.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  2. lag123 says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Old follower via GFC.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  3. lag123 says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/lag32583/status/112122988765249536

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  4. debbie says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    I would love to read it, it sounds really good.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  5. debbie says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    I am a gfc follower
    debbie
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  6. Rachel says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    I'm a follower- thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

  7. SusieBookworm (Susanna) says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! This looks like a fascinating novel, not least because it deals with the Armenian genocide.

    Old GFC follower.

    tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SusieBookworm/status/112152084534665216

    susanna DOT pyatt AT student DOT rcsnc DOT org

  8. Lukey Here says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Such a beautiful cover, you've been offering some great books for your giveaways-hope I win at least one. Thank you!
    teresa[dot]lukey73[at]gmail[dot]com

  9. Lukey Here says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    GFC follower
    teresa[dot]lukey73[at]gmail[dot]com

  10. Zibilee says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Oh, I have this book, and have heard so many good things about it that I can't wait to get started with it. It seems like it's going to be such a powerful story. This is a really great giveaway, Dar, and I hope that whoever wins loves it!

  11. Maureen says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    It looks like a lovely story.
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

  12. Colleen Turner says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    This sounds like a well known time in history told through a unique, not well known facet of people. I love that! Please include me in your giveaway!
    candc320@gmail.com

  13. Colleen Turner says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner).
    candc320@gmail.com

  14. Maureen says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I follow on GFC
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

  15. holdenj says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    It sounds like a riveting book, I have missed it til now. Thanks for the info and chance to win!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  16. holdenj says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I am a GFC follower.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  17. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    This novel sounds intriguing and unique. thanks for this great giveaway. Anne. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

  18. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks for featuring this wonderful book. Ellie. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

  19. mamabunny13 says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    I'm looking forward to reading it…I hope it's soon!
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  20. mamabunny13 says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    I follow you via gfc – mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  21. Tiffany Drew says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    This has been on my wish list for a very long time. It looks like such an amazing read. Thank you for the giveaway, I'd really love to read this 🙂

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  22. Tiffany Drew says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    GFC follower Tiffany Drew

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  23. Teressa Oliver says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    The trailer makes this look amazing
    teressaoliver at gmail dot com

  24. Teressa Oliver says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    I follow on gfc, google readre and get your email
    teressaoliver at gmail dot com

  25. Bethie says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to read this.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  26. Bethie says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    I follow on GFC

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  27. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    Would love to read this book……
    Please enter me.
    RJB
    loki304(at)tds(dot)net

  28. Patricia N says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    Sounds like a fascinating read!
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  29. Patricia N says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I follow your blog via GFC as Patricia N
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  30. Patricia N says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/pmernick1/status/112259900465356801
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  31. Linda Kish says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  32. Linda Kish says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  33. Carol N Wong says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    This part of history of the Armenian genocide has not been publized much. Many people still don't know that it happened. It is important for more people to know what happened in order to prevent it happening in other places around the world.

    Please enter me in this giveaway, I want to know about this heartbreaking part of histroy.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  34. Carol N Wong says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I follow your blog with GFC.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  35. Carol N Wong says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    I tweeted this giveaway:

    http://t.co/F6EdJsk

  36. ann says

    September 10, 2011 at 1:48 am

    This sounds like a great book I would enjoy reading

    amhengst at verizon dot net

  37. ann says

    September 10, 2011 at 1:49 am

    I am a old email subscriber

    amhengst at verizon dot net

  38. ann says

    September 10, 2011 at 1:49 am

    I am a GFC follower

    amhengst
    amhengst at verizon dot net

  39. karenk says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:32 am

    thanks for the chance to read this novel…i'm a follower & email subscriber, too 🙂

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

  40. Staci says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:16 am

    I've been reading reviews of this one for a while now. Every time I see that cover I get the creeps…so want to read it!!

    stacijoreads@gmail.com

  41. Elisabeth says

    September 11, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    Have always wanted to read this.

    Follow your blog!

    ladybook21 at yahoo dot com

  42. Amy says

    September 12, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    This book sounds so intriguing…I think it's great that Mark Mustian wrote it from the point of view of the Turkish person rather than the Armenians although he's armenian!

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway!

    I'm a tried and true elder fan of your blog!
    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

  43. Susan says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:46 am

    This book sounds great! Thanks for the chance.

    I am a GFC follower.

    suzebomb(at)gmail.com

  44. AmandaSue says

    September 17, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Sounds like a book i’d really enjoy!

  45. AmandaSue says

    September 17, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    I’m a follower thanks!

  46. JP says

    September 17, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! It’s too bad you don’t have time to read the book for yourself 🙁

    I’m an old GFC follower: JP

  47. Karen B says

    September 18, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Sounds fascinating – love to win!

  48. Karen B says

    September 18, 2011 at 11:12 am

    GFC follower as Karen B.

  49. karenk says

    September 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    thanks for the chance to read this fabulous novel 🙂

  50. karenk says

    September 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    i’m a follower, too 🙂

  51. Rachel W. says

    September 19, 2011 at 8:24 am

    I’m a follower- thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

  52. Teresa Lukey says

    September 19, 2011 at 10:54 am

    tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/tlukey73/status/115831005474062336

  53. Jess - A Book Hoarder says

    September 23, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    This cover has always grabbed me so I love that the book sounds good too!

    I am a follower.

    I posted in my sidebar.

    abookhoarder(at)gmail(dot)com

  54. nfmgirl says

    September 27, 2011 at 5:55 am

    This book sounds awesome! I love books that take place in this region. Please count me in. Thank you!

    I follow

    Blogged:
    http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-09-23-11.html

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

  55. emily l says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    This sounds fascinating! I would love to read it. 🙂

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

  56. emily l says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    I follow on gfc.

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

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