Taking place during The French-Danhome war of the late 1890’s in Benin Republic and moving into the early 1900’s in Abeokuta and Lagos in South-Western Nigeria, Thread of Gold Beads by Nike Campbell-Fatoki is a novel rich in the life and culture of the people who lived during this era. It is also a coming of age story, a love story, and the story of a woman full of courage, strength, and determination.
Princess Amelia, daughter of the King of Danhome has led a good life in the Kingdom despite all the political upheaval swirling around her. There are also other things going on, whispers and such that she knows have to do with her and when a secret surfaces that completely shatters her life and war breaks out in Danhome Amelia has no choice but to flee with her brother Dare. The two head for south-western Nigeria and it is there that Amelia will find the love of family and God. However not before a journey through many struggles and yet more secrets that shock Amelia down to her very soul. Will Amelia ever have the love and peace she has always wanted?
This is a wonderfully written novel. The characters are well developed and the plot intriguing. I really liked Amelia. For the era she lived in she was a strong and smart woman and not afraid to show it. No matter the adversities she faced she came back stronger and more determined. I also liked Ms. Titilayo who took Amelia in and cared for her like she was her own. Of course there are characters you love to hate but they added to the story as well.
If you enjoy historical fiction that takes place somewhere different from what seems the norm and has some interesting twists and turns, then Thread of Gold Beads is one you should add to your reading list. I really enjoyed it!
Thread of Gold Beads by Nike Campbell-Fatoki is on tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours so be sure to pop in and visit the other tour stops. You can connect with the author on her website and blog as well as Facebook and Twitter. You can purchase a copy of Thread of Gold Beads at Amazon, Amazon Canada, Amazon UK, and CreateSpace.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)
I have one copy of Thread of Gold Beads by Nike Campbell-Fatoki to share with my readers – winner’s choice of print copy or eBook copy. To enter…
- Leave a comment for 1 entry to the giveaway.
- Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 2 extra entries.
This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on October 17/13. Good luck!
Source: Review copy provided by the publisher. No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
Thread of Gold Beads sounds like a thought provoking book with adventure and love. I would love to learn more about Amelia. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.
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Thread of Gold Beads sounds memorable and very special. thanks for this great giveaway.
This sounds like an amazing book about a very strong young woman. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wow sounds like an amazing stiry.emaik follower.will tweet @rhondareads.
Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway.
The cover of this book is beautiful and the story sounds amazing.
Sounds different
Thanks for the giveaway!
I tweeted as well: https://twitter.com/MeghanStith/status/385624554829148160
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Thanks for this lovely giveaway.
A great story which interests me. Many thanks.
Thank you for the giveaway. I love books that take place in Africa.
I tweeted, shared on Facebook and pinned it.
This is certainly a different setting than I’ve ever read before, but it sounds like a good story! Thanks for the review and the chance to win!
It looks like a unique story.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/MaureenCE/status/389787935551156224