Letters From a Patchwork Quilt
by Clare Flynn
Publication Date: Sept 2015 (eBook) | Oct 2015 (PB)
Cranbrook Press
Paperback & eBook; 350 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
In 1875 England, a young man, Jack Brennan, from a large and impoverished Catholic family refuses to be pushed into the priesthood and runs away to fulfil his dream of becoming a teacher.
Jack falls in love with Eliza Hewlett, but his dreams and plans are thwarted when his landlord’s daughter, Mary Ellen MacBride, falsely accuses him of fathering the child she is expecting.
Rather than be forced to marry his accuser, Jack decides to run away to America with Eliza. Just as they are about to sail, Jack is arrested and dragged from the ship, leaving Eliza alone en route to New York with just a few shillings in her pocket.
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Praise for Letters From a Patchwork Quilt
by Clare Flynn
“The story is different, original and touching. It’s interesting to read how the lives of Jack and Eliza unfold in different countries. The plot is powerful, the characters are well sketched, memorable, and their personalities will remain in the minds of readers even after they finish the story. It’s a story of love loss and tragedy; a heartbreaking and moving tale where readers will wish to see Jack and Eliza reunited and happy together. The narration is descriptive; it also speaks about the society that existed during that age and pulls readers into the story. It’s well written and the story is not predictable, making it a engaging read.” –Readers’ Favorite (5 Star Medal)
About Clare Flynn
Clare Flynn is also the author of A Greater World, set in Australia in 1920 and Kurinji Flowers, set in India in the 1930s and 40s. She is a graduate of Manchester University where she read English Language and Literature.
After a career in international marketing, working on brands from nappies to tinned tuna and living in Paris, Milan, Brussels and Sydney, she ran her own consulting business for 15 years and now lives in West London. Co-founder of the popular website, Make it and Mend it, and co-author of the 2012 book of the same name, Letters From a Patchwork Quilt is her third novel.
When not writing and reading, Clare loves to splash about with watercolours and grabs any available opportunity to travel – sometimes under the guise of research.
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Giveaway of Letters From a Patchwork Quilt
by Clare Flynn
This giveaway is for the choice of the ebook or print version and is open to the U.S. only. This giveaway ends on March 4, 2016 12 am pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflcopter only.
Tour Schedule for Letters From a Patchwork Quilt
by Clare Flynn
Monday, February 15
Review at Jorie Loves a Story
Review at Beth’s Book Nook Blog
Tuesday, February 16
Interview at Flashlight Commentary
Wednesday, February 17
Review at A Holland Reads
Review at With her Nose Stuck in a Book
Thursday, February 18
Interview at A Holland Reads
Friday, February 19
Excerpt at Layered Pages
Spotlight & Giveaway at Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus More
Monday, February 22
Spotlight & Giveaway at Passages to the Past
Tuesday, February 23
Review at Back Porchervations
Spotlight at CelticLady’s Reviews
Wednesday, February 24
Review at Book Nerd
Excerpt & Giveaway at Let Them Read Books
Thursday, February 25
Review at A Silver Twig
Review at Author Dianne Ascroft’s Blog
Friday, February 26
Review at #redhead.with.book
Excerpt at Boom Baby Reviews
This fascinating and captivating story interests me for the plight and the era. Thanks.
This really sounds perfect for me.
Sounds like a fascinating story. Thanks for the giveaway
I am interested in the time period and the storyline. It sounds fascinating. Thanks for having the giveaway.
I am interested in anything quilts! Sounds like a good book too..
I love historical fiction and enjoy this era.