Return to Exile

I am a great fan of historical fiction. More often than not there is at least one book that takes place in a historical setting on my night table, and generally it takes place somewhere in England or Scotland. If I see "Tudor" in a title the book moves up to the top of my reading list. But thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group, I've moved out of my very familiar eras and entered the world of ancient Carthage.

I very much enjoyed Lynne Gentry's "Return to Exile." The second book in the Carthage Chronicles, we enter the world of Dr. Lisbeth Hastings, a modern epidemiologist, who finds herself in ancient Carthage. My knowledge of the era goes far back to eighth-grade Ancient History, but I was glad to return with Lisbeth, her true love, third century Cyprian, and members of the early Christian Church of Carthage. Lisbeth returns to Carthage via time travel and it's a fascinating journey. "Return to Exile" is the second in the trilogy and I am eager to read the third volume, "Valley of Decision," scheduled for publication in September.

I'm still a fan of novels set in Tudor times, but I'm also reminded that it's fun to venture to other times and places. I've also become a fan of Lynne Gentry's novels. I'm happy to venture to a time and place that I don't know well and become familiar with fascinating and engaging characters and events. Thanks, Lynne Gentry, for my own journey through time.

I'm off to a prayer retreat a little further north later this morning. I hope to post at least once while I'm away, but I'm unsure about the internet and phone connections. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of prayer and reflection.

As always, take care and keep warm!    

Please note: I received a copy or "Return to Exile" in exchange for my review, but the opinions are all mine.