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Isabella: Braveheart of France by Colin Falconer – Spotlight & Giveaway (eBooks-open Int’l)

January 10, 2014 by Darlene

Good day all.  Once again my apologies to the author for not having a review ready nor did I have this post ready for this morning.  Sammy is having a bad week and me right along with him.  On another note I started Isabella: Braveheart of France by Colin Falconer and it’s great so please pop over to Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours to check out the rest of Colin’s tour stops for thoughts on the book.  Unfortunately I didn’t get it done as my focus is just not there.  So I’m going to tell you about the book and the author – also be sure to check out the book trailer and the giveaway at the end of the post!

Isabella

ISABELLA: BRAVEHEART OF FRANCE

She was taught to obey. Now she has learned to rebel.

Isabella is just twelve years old when she marries Edward II of England. For the young princess it is love at first sight – but Edward has a terrible secret that threatens to tear their marriage – and England apart.

Who is Piers Gaveston – and why is his presence in the king’s court about to plunge England into civil war?

The young queen believes in the love songs of the troubadours and her own exalted destiny – but she finds reality very different. As she grows to a woman in the deadly maelstrom of Edward’s court, she must decide between her husband, her children, even her life – and one breath-taking gamble that will change the course of history.

Does she submit to a lifetime of solitude and a spiritual death – or seize her destiny and take the throne of England for herself?

This is the story of Isabella, the only woman ever to invade England – and win.

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PRAISE FOR ISABELLA: BRAVEHEART OF FRANCE

“What an intriguing story! … I’m enchanted indeed! Loved it!” – Montreal Times

“Author Colin Falconer has brought Isabelle’s story to life … wonderful descriptive and succinct prose graces each page of this biographical novel.” – Great Historicals

“Isabella: Braveheart of France is a gripping read … this is phenomenal historical fiction that is highly recommended.” – Crystal Book Reviews

 

COLIN FALCONER

Colin-FalconerBorn in London, Colin first trialed as a professional football player in England, and was eventually brought to Australia. He went to Sydney and worked in TV and radio and freelanced for many of Australia’s leading newspapers and magazines. He has published over twenty novels and his work has so far been translated into 23 languages.

He travels regularly to research his novels and his quest for authenticity has led him to run with the bulls in Pamplona, pursue tornadoes across Oklahoma and black witches across Mexico, go cage shark diving in South Africa and get tear gassed in a riot in La Paz.

His most recent novels are Silk Road, set in the 13th century, and Stigmata, set against the backdrop of the Albigensian Crusade in Southern France in 1209. He currently lives in Barcelona.

For more information please visit Colin Falconer’s blog. You can also find him on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (eBooks only – Open International)

I have 3 eBook copies (epub or mobie)  of Isabella: Braveheart of France by Colin Falconer to share with  my readers and it’s open Internationally!  To enter…

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

This giveaway is for eBooks only and open Internationally.  I will draw for the winners on January 25/14.  Good luck!

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  1. Diana Silva says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:04 am

    what a fantastic heroine to read about!

  2. Amyc says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I have been wanting to read this one . Looks good!
    Campbellamyd at gmail dot com

  3. Amyc says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:07 am

    https://twitter.com/AmyBooksy/status/421689513052606464
    Campbellamyd at gmail dot com

  4. Lisa Brown says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:09 am

    thank you for the chance to win 🙂
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  5. Lisa Brown says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:10 am

    tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/421690472260579328
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  6. Lisa Brown says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:11 am

    FB share https://www.facebook.com/lisa.brown.50364592/posts/10202092182338698?stream_ref=10
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  7. Thea Wilson says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:53 am

    This is so my sort of book, will definitely be on the lookout for it!

    I tweeted about the giveaway to (@GizzimomoKitty)

  8. Lily B says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I love historical fiction, this one looks amazing! <3 thank you for sharing.

  9. Lily B says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/lilypondreads/status/421706298904690688

  10. Denise says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:43 am

    I would love to read more about Isabella. I’ve always thought of her as a villain, will be interesting to read another point of view.

    DeniseK1 at Outlook dot com

  11. Nancy says

    January 10, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Sounds like an interesting life. I’d love to read about it, thanks.

  12. Diane Castiglione says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    This sounds amazing. I love historical books real and fiction.
    I have tweeted it.

  13. TAMMY CUEVAS says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    Great review! I enjoy historical fiction, especially English history. Based on your review, this novel just went on my Amazon wish list.

  14. TAMMY CUEVAS says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Tweeted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/SELFTAUGHTCOOK2/status/421880589268951040

  15. TAMMY CUEVAS says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Shared on FB as Tammy Ford Cuevas: https://www.facebook.com/tammycuevas/posts/10201169920749460?stream_ref=10

  16. Princess Eboli says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    Hello, I have read about Isabella of France and I think she was a very interesting woman in history, I will like to read this book.
    Thank you so much. 🙂

  17. Katherine Ryan says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    This sounds fantastic, I love going back through time with a book 🙂

  18. Rebecca says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Love historical fiction…
    thanks for the great contest.

  19. Lisa says

    January 12, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I’m so sorry to hear that Sammy is still not doing well! I’ll keep you and Sammy in my prayers.

  20. Margaret @ Just One More Chapter says

    January 12, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I am reading this book now and really enjoying it.

  21. Kim@Time2Read says

    January 13, 2014 at 5:31 am

    This one looks interesting. I think I’d like it. Hope you get to read it soon!

  22. Kara says

    January 14, 2014 at 1:05 am

    Thanks so much for this opportunity — happy to claim an entry for this great prize!

    Sincerely,
    Kara

  23. Denise Duvall says

    January 14, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    I tweeted.https://twitter.com/DeniseDuvall2
    I would love to read this book, I can’t imagine leaving my home and country to marry someone at the age of 12.

  24. BookLady says

    January 17, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    What a fascinating book! Love historical fiction and would love to win a copy of Isabella: Braveheart of France. Thanks for the great giveaway.

    • BookLady says

      January 17, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      email bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

  25. Kim@Time2Read says

    January 20, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I shared this one on my blog.
    http://mytime2read.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_17.html

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