A novel of frances stuart on your kindle in under a minute. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson ive always had a bit of a crush on charles ii, the merry yet rather melancholic stuart monarch who presided over the glittering court of the restoration era. Marci jefferson is the author of girl on the golden coin. Girl on the golden coin follows frances stuart, a distant relative of the famed royal stuarts. Marci jefferson reveals the role of frances stuart in her debut novel, girl on the golden coin. Jeffersons debut novel imagines the romantic intrigues of the beautiful frances stuart.
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As vibrant and delightful as the woman its based on, girl on the golden coin is a jewel of a novel. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson, however, rekindled an interest of mine in this period. The plot for girl on the golden coin evolved slowly after a trip to london, where she first learned about the stuart royals. The plot for girl on the golden coin evolved slowly after a trip to london. A novel of frances stuart by marci jefferson january, 2014 august 27, 2018 flirtations of the most dangerous and serious sort entangle frances stuart first in the court of louis xiv and then in the restoration court of charles ii. I love to read historical novels and i have read some of phillipa gregory books. Girl on the golden coin a novel of frances stuart marci jefferson. In 1660, the restoration of stuart monarchy in england returns frances stuart and her family to favor. Buy this book jefferson s intoxicating first novel superbly draws readers into the mischief and. Marci jefferson presents the fascinating frances stuart in a narrative rich with all the romantic suspense and scandal of a harlequin romance.
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Debut author marci jeffersons girl on the golden coin brings to life a captivating woman whose beauty. There she remains for generations, an enduring symbol of britains independent spirit and her own struggle for freedom. The novel begins with frances, exiled and in a bad state in france after the glorious revolution, surviving only because of her royal blood. I can pretty much scan a book and know if it will please me. Girl on the golden coin is a novel of frances stuart, who rejected three kings and graced englands coins for. The plot for girl on the golden coin evolved slowly after a trip to. His long string of mistresses is equally fascinating, so i was expecting to love girl on the golden coin, a novel about frances stuart, a cousin and lover of charles ii. Jefferson fictionalizes the life of a littleknown yet. Marci jeffersons debut novel girl on the golden coin paints a rich and vivid portrayal a juicy vacation read when you want to. Feb 11, 2014 debut author marci jefferson s girl on the golden coin brings to life a captivating woman whose beauty, compassion, and intellect impacted a king and a nation.
When we heard that marci jeffersons books are about remarkable women in history who dared to defy powerful men, we knew that we needed to interview her and learn more. Frances discards threadbare gowns and goes to gilded fontainebleau palace, where she soon catches the sun kings eye. In the tradition of philippa gregory, debut author marci jefferson brings to life a captivating woman whose beauty, compassion, and intellect impacted a king and a nation. A realistic view of court intrigue, this story of merrymaking and mischief and the ultimate test of honor will. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson historical novels. Her portrait as britannia is minted on every copper coin.
I received a signed copy of this book through the publisher at plas annual conference. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading girl on the golden coin. Jefferson fictionalizes the life of a littleknownyet. Today i have a giveaway for the girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson. When absolute monarchs ruled from glittering seventeenth century courts, frances stuart captured the hearts of louis the fourteenth, charles the second, and. In her wonderfully evocative debut, girl on the golden coin, marci jefferson recreates the fascinating story of frances stuart, whose influence over englands charles ii became the talk of a nation. Marci jefferson impoverished and exiled to the french countryside after the overthrow of the english crown, frances stuart has survived merely by her bloodrelation to the stuart royals. An extraordinary short story from marci jefferson, author of girl on the golden coin, about the fierce determination of one young mother to save her child, and her herself, as world war i comes to a perilous end. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Other novels set in the courts of louis xiv and charles ii.
She began traveling, writing along the way, delving into various bits of history that caught her fancy. A novel of frances stuart by marci jefferson at indigo. Girl on the golden coin author marci jefferson inside the writers study from military child, to nurse, wife, and mother, and now to author, its wonderful to welcome debut author, marci jefferson to the writers study. I found that girl on the golden coin trivializes history. Once again, im here to introduce you to one of my incredible crit group ladies. Today i am pleased to participate in friend marci jeffersons cover release blog tour and contest. Marci jefferson is a follower of gregories tradition and does it very well, although she could dare more and give the characters. Jan 01, 2014 as a fan girl of king charles ii, it is only natural that i am also fascinated by his mistresses. Today its marci mcguire jefferson, who has written an absolutely lovely book about one frances stuart, who served as the model for britannia on years and years worth of british coins. Experience might teach readers not to judge books by their covers, but in the case of. Author marci jeffersons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson overdrive.
When absolute monarchs ruled from glittering seventeenth century courts, frances stuart captured the hearts of louis the fourteenth, charles the second, and james the second. At this juncture of my many years of reading both history and historical fiction text. Debut author marci jeffersons girl on the golden coin brings to life a captivating woman whose beauty, compassion, and intellect impacted a king and a nation. If one word could be used to describe marci jefferson girl on the golden coin, it would be. Girl on the golden coin book johnson county library. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson rakuten kobo. We loved chatting with marci jefferson, author of girl on the golden coin and the new book to read enchantress of paris. Bookmark file pdf girl on the golden coin a novel of frances stuart marci jefferson girl on the golden coin a novel of frances stuart marci jefferson girl on the golden coin girl on the golden coin is a sexy, exciting tale featuring vivid characters, rich historical detail, scintillating court intrigue, and a complexly rendered heroine in. Marci jefferson graduated from virginia commonwealth universitys medical college as a registered nurse. Reading marci jeffersons debut novel is like stepping into a restorationera painting, one full of elegant lines and deep, rich colors. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson mereadalot. It was an offer that once made, could catapult the. We are pleased to welcome marci jefferson today to the debutante ball.
Marci jeffersons debut novel girl on the golden coin paints a rich and vivid portrayal a juicy vacation read when you want to become embroiled in an entirely different worldonce the first page turns, you wont want to come up for air. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and a very good way to be introduced to different time periods and personalities. Girl on the golden coin king county library system. When absolute monarchs ruled from glittering seventeenth century courts, frances.
Impoverished and exiled to the french countryside after the overthrow of the english crown, frances stuart survives mere. After my second reading of this book in less than a year, i wish i had access to dr whos tardis because, with mortimers wellthumbed book under my arm, i would head straight for exeter, where the book opens, prepared for the ordure of the aptly named, shitbrook, the breathtaking sight of the cathedral, avert my eyes from the remains of criminals clinging to the gallows, and be careful. The gorgeous cover, which reproduces a contemporary portrait of the novels protagonist, frances stuart, bespeaks with fitting perfection the sumptuous tale within. Oct 15, 2018 buy the paperback book girl on the golden coin. The plot for girl on the golden coin evolved slowly after a trip to london, where she began traveling, writing along the way, delving into various bits of history that caught her fancy. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson devourer of books. Daily press a novel as rich and golden as the coin she graced. Guest author marci jefferson on the book i wish i had. Jul 08, 2015 girl on the golden coin was a rich and addictive story about frances stuart, a woman who became king charles iis biggest weakness. Jefferson lives in indiana with her husband and children. Girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson writing the. A novel of frances stuart by marci jefferson february 10, 2014 february 5, 2014 the lit bitch being the kings mistress was considered the pentacle of a courtesans career.
Impoverished and exiled to the french countryside after the overthrow of the english crown, frances stuart survives merely by her bloodrelation to the stuart royals. A realistic view of court intrigue, this story of merrymaking and mischief and the ultimate test of honor will delight readers and keep them turning pages long into the night. The novel begins with frances, exiled and in a bad state in france after the glorious revolution, surviving only because of. Girl on the golden coin delves into the life story of frances stuart, a poor relation of the english royal family who hasnt garnered as much attention from novelists as her flashier contemporaries at charles iis licentious court. Girl on the golden coin a novel of frances stuart book. I knew nothing about frances stuart before reading girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson. Her novel, girl on the golden coin, a novel of frances stuart, will release on february 11, 2014 from thomas dunne books st. Girl on the golden coin is about frances stuart sometimes spelled stewart, the model for the figure of brittania on a 1667 gold medal commemorating an. Her debut historical, girl on the golden coin, tells the story of frances stuartthe woman who rejected three kings and graced the coin of britannia forever. For me the best i can say is that it is historically accurate.
But frances is no ordinary court beautyshe has stuart secrets to keep and her family to. The girl on the golden coin by marci jefferson karen brooks. Buy this book jeffersons intoxicating first novel superbly draws readers into the mischief and. Jul 12, 20 today i am pleased to participate in friend marci jeffersons cover release blog tour and contest. Girl on the golden coin a novel of frances stuart marci.
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