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A Divided Inheritance by Deborah Swift & Giveaway (International)

October 30, 2013 by Darlene

A Divided Inheritance

My first experience with Deborah Swift’s work was when I read The Gilded Lily and loved it.  Naturally I was excited to read A Divided Inheritance and once again was impressed with the storytelling ability of Deborah Swift.  A Divided Inheritance carried me away on a historical adventure to another time and place with engaging characters and vivid imagery.

The year is 1609 when we meet Elspet Leviston who lives with her father and helps him to run their successful lace business.  She enjoys the quiet time she has with her father and the discussions they have over business matters.  When her father arrives home one day with a man in tow, a man that her father claims is her cousin, she is not at all impressed.  She does not trust Zachary from the start and it isn’t long before he lives up to what she already thinks of him.  He dominates her father’s time and worse yet her father’s plan is to groom Zachary to take over the lace business one day.  Elspet had always imagined that her father would leave the business to her.  Soon enough Zachary gets himself into trouble with the law and Elspet’s father sends him off on a Grand Tour to supposedly mature him.  Things will return to normal now and Elspet will be able to talk some sense into her father… except that he passes on suddenly.  Nobody is more surprised than Elspet when the will is read and she learns things that completely shock her.  She is left with no choice other than to chase after Zachary to get back what she feels is rightfully hers.

She finally tracks him down in Spain where political and religious unrest is at a boiling point.  She finds him doing what he loves – training in fencing. Of course he wants nothing to do with her but she does manage to catch the eye of the fencing master who invites her to stay and learn to fence.  Things are in great turmoil though and it isn’t long before orders are given for the expulsion of the Spanish Muslims.  This hits both Elspet and Zachary hard as their hearts are with those that have to leave.  When things get out of hand and lives are threatened both Elspet and Zachary realize that despite their differences they are the only family either of them has and they fight for what they believe in.

Elspet is a great character and I was rooting for her all the way.  Despite the fact that she was born in a time when women didn’t have a lot of rights Elspet was still outspoken and downright tough.  Although scared she traveled to find Zachary and while there learned to fence with the men and then fought for her life.  She most definitely had guts.  Zachary is that guy that you despise but as time passes he redeems himself.  This is one of those stories that you can lose yourself in for a while as it races from one point to another and at 500 pages that is a good thing.  A Divided Inheritance is another excellent novel from Deborah Swift and well worth reading for any historical fan but will also appeal to those who love a good old adventurous tale!

 

Other tour stops with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours
Deborah’s website, Facebook, and Twitter
Buy at: Amazon and Amazon Canada

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (Open Internationally)

I have one paperback copy of A Divided Inheritance by Deborah Swift to share with my readers and best of all the giveaway is open internationally.  To enter…

  • Leave a comment for 1 entry to the giveaway.
  • Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 2 additional entries.

This giveaway is open internationally!  I will draw for the winner on November 13/13.  Good luck!

 

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Source:  Review copy provided by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours and the publisher.  No compensation was received for this review and all opinions are my own.

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  1. Princess Eboli says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Hello: I am very interested in wining this book. Thank you very much…

  2. Maxie Anderson says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:15 am

    Oh my! Not sure I’ve read one in this period. She sounds like a strong and outspoken girl for that time. Felt sorry that the cousin came in and got what her dream had been, to own the shop. But, that seems the way it was back then. I don’t have a book by Deborah but would love to win this one. AND, I shared this on my Facebook page.
    MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

  3. Mariag says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:32 am

    I enjoy Deborah Swifts’s books and would love to read this one.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  4. Tiffany says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:39 am

    I’m a big fan of Deborah – thanks so much for the giveaway!

  5. Melanie Backus says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:49 am

    Keeping my fingers crossed for the win! I love the cover.

  6. Patty says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:32 am

    I would love to read one of her books. Thanks for the chance to win

  7. blodeuedd says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I do like a character with guts

  8. pearl says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I would enjoy this wonderful novel. Many thanks.

  9. diane says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I am captivated with this fascinating story. thanks for this great feature.

  10. Judie McDonald says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Sounds like a feisty lady!

  11. Sandra Furlotte says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Historical fiction is my preference in reading material. Please enter my name.

  12. Laura Fabiani says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:10 am

    What a fantastic review of this book! It’s been a awhile since I read a good historical fiction and your review makes me want to read this one sooner than later.

    laurafabiani at videotron dot ca

  13. Colleen Turner says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I loved The Gilded Lily as well and have been waiting for this one to come out! Thanks for the review and giveaway!

  14. Diane Castiglione says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:19 am

    First I love historic time books, and this sounds like a wonderful fascinating story. Thank you for your review

    I did post to FB and tweeted it

  15. Colleen Turner says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/candc320/status/395585629917958144.

  16. Margie says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:28 am

    This sounds like a fascinating story. I have never read anything by this author. Thanks for the giveaway.

  17. Beth says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:25 am

    This one sounds great! New to me author so that’s exciting to discover. Thanks for the chance to win!

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/bbulow12/status/395602028165996544

    Beth

  18. rhonda says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Would love to read this book.Thanks for giveaway shared on fb rhonda Lomazow

  19. Jennifer L. says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:39 am

    This book looks so good! I’d love to read it.

  20. Denise says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:46 am

    I love Deborah Swift’s books, Gilded Lily was awesome, looking forward to reading A Divided Inheritance, hope I win!

  21. Connie Fischer says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Grrrr! Don’t you just want to smack that girl’s father? Women were treated so badly during that time period. I am interested in reading this book to see what happens. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

  22. Terry Martini says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Thanks for the great review. I have The Gilded Lily on my shelf to read and will have to move it to the top of my pile. Would love to read this one also.

  23. Carol Wong says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    This is funny, I just picked out a Deborah Swift book from my TRB shelves to read in November. I am exccited that she has a new book out. I love it whem women are strong and have opinions in bad times for that!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  24. Carol Wong says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    I tweeeted: http://t.co/uNSezgYqlP

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  25. amyc says

    October 30, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Sounds like I need to add this to my wish list.
    Campbellamyd at gmail dot com

  26. amyc says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    https://mobile.twitter.com/AmyBooksy/status/395685490134745088?p=p
    Campbellamyd at gmail dot com

  27. bookworm says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Divided Inheritance sounds like a great historical! Elspet sounds like she’s a toughie, I like those kinds of characters.

  28. Patty says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I enjoy reading historical fiction. Would love to win this book.

  29. Meghan Stith says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    This looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
    I tweeted too: https://twitter.com/MeghanStith/status/395748458495086593

    mestith at gmail dot com

  30. abegail says

    October 31, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Im joining 🙂
    twitted:
    https://twitter.com/abegaila1/status/395852712790597633

  31. Melanie Backus says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:35 am

    Souns like a great book and I thank you for the chance to win.

  32. Lisa Garrett says

    October 31, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    I have not yet read any books by this author.

  33. Patti D says

    October 31, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Sounds like a great book! I haven’t read any books by this author- I love to read ’em, and pass ’em onto others!

  34. Denise Duvall says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. Your family is your true legacy.I tweeted too.6:39 PM – 31 Oct 13 and shared on Facebook.

  35. anne says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    I can’t wait to delve into this story & meet Elspet. Love love historical fiction!

  36. Mystica says

    November 1, 2013 at 5:13 am

    I’ve not read much in this time frame so this will be an interesting book. Please count me in.

  37. julie says

    November 1, 2013 at 5:47 am

    Hi, I’d love a chance to win this book.

    cheers
    Julie Q

  38. Mary Preston says

    November 1, 2013 at 5:54 am

    I would love to read A DIVIDED INHERITANCE thank you. It sounds superb.

  39. Kim@Time2Read says

    November 1, 2013 at 6:00 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever read any of Deborah Swift’s work. This sounds like a good one to introduce me to her. Thanks for the chance to win.

  40. Hanna McArdle says

    November 1, 2013 at 11:19 am

    This one sounds like one my MIL would love. If I win I would definitely share. Also tweeted-https://twitter.com/hannakinsey/status/396325668532649984

  41. KATHLEEN BIANCHI says

    November 2, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I love historical fiction, I’m not picky what time period. I would like to recommend THE WEDDING GIFT, I started it around 8pm and finished at 4:30am!
    This book sounds fascinating and I do love a strong women.
    I tweeted.

  42. karen says

    November 3, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    sounds like a great winter read, thanks

  43. Kim says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    I would love to read this book. I’m glad to see one based in the 17th century. Thank you for the giveaway.

  44. Melinda Ott says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:13 am

    I’ve heard so many good things about this book….I’d love to read it!

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