We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Gripping sophomore novel from a rising historical romance talentwit. Buy a cheap copy of not by sight book by kate breslin. High as the heavens by kate breslin, paperback barnes. Dec 04, 2018 listen to not by sight audiobook by kate breslin. Not by sight is a tender story of love and the enduring power of faith to guide useven when the road to healing remains unseen. I love reading historical fiction, learning something new and putting myself back in time. Kate has written several travel articles, published awardwinning poetry, and her first manuscript, a scottish historical romance, was. Kate breslin books list of books by author kate breslin. May 25, 2017 kate breslins street team for her novel, not by sight. Not by sight kate breslin romance peppered with grace and.
Read not by sight by kate breslin available from rakuten kobo. See more ideas about conscientious objector, top ten books and novels. It wasnt that i expected to be disappointed, but i certainly wasnt expecting to be as thrilled about this story as i was. Not by sight family fiction christian fiction books. But is this highbrow conscientious objector something other than what he seems. Author kate breslins complete list of books and series in order, with the latest.
Let me tell you why kate breslins newest release, not by sight, falls into that category. A writer of travel articles and awardwinning poetry, kate received christian retailings 2015 best award for first time author and her debut novel, for such a time, was shortlisted for both the christy and rita awards and received the american christian fiction writers 2015 carol. Dec 28, 2015 books like downton abbey, including not by sight by kate breslin. Downton abbey meets the scarlet pimpernel in kate breslins wonderful historical novel. Not by sight by kate breslin is the story of wwi suffragette grace mabry and agent for the crown jack benningham. Kate breslin, a former bookseller, is a florida girl who migrated to the pacific northwest. Press photos, bios, links, and books for author kate breslin.
Gripping sophomore novel from a rising historical romance talent with britain caught up in wwi, jack benningham, heir to the earl of stonebrooke, has declared himself a conscientious objector. This is kate breslins much anticipated second book, not by sight, set in britain in 1917 during wwi. Reading kate breslins novel, not by sight, was like stepping into the world i love researching so much. In my humble opinion, not by sight is one of the best books to come out this year. With her sophomore effort, not by sight, breslin once more proves she is a writer to watch and watch closely. Kate breslin is a great author, theres no doubt about that. Otherwise, the book was part of my personal collection or borrowed from a library. It is a wonderful love story set in the world war 1 era in england.
Kate breslin audio books, best sellers, author bio. Author of several travel articles, awardwinning poet, and rwa golden heart finalist, kate now writes inspiring stories about the healing power of gods love. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I stayed up far too late for a couple of evenings because each pageturn brought more curiosity about what would happen next. With three novels published for such a time, not by sight, and high as the heavens im excited to announce my upcoming march 2019 release, far side of the sea. But most war time books leave out the lofty, yet essential concepts like truth telling, forgiveness, faith and hope.
Kate breslins debut novel, for such a time was an amazing entry into christian fiction. Books such as these are what one might call a diamond in the rough or a classic. Aug 20, 2017 not by sight by kate breslin wealthy young suffragette grace mabry is determined to do her part for great britain, not only to help her nation win world war i, but also to end the fighting so her twin brother can return from the front lines. She is the author of for such a time and lives with her husband in seattle, washington. Not by sight was different and though i liked grace i had difficulty liking jack. Not by sight character interview with kate breslin. Not by sight kate breslin romance peppered with grace. On multiple occasions i had to remind myself to breathe. Kate has written several travel articles, published awardwinning poetry, and her first manuscript, a scottish historical romance, was finalist in rwas golden heart contest. Not by sight has to be one of the most spellbinding books that i have read.
The official website of historical fiction author kate breslin. Thats what happened to me with kate breslins not by sight. Former booksellerturnedauthor kate breslin enjoys life in the pacific northwest with her husband and family. A lot of this book is typical historical romance fodder. I almost expected some of my very own characters to emerge among the excellent prose and touch of suspense. Breslin uses this quote to return to wwi and the horrors that england is facing. The characters are detailed and realistic, reflecting emotions that speak to a broad audience in any era. Not by sight by kate breslin overdrive rakuten overdrive. Bethany house publishers christian, romance pub date. Not by sight by kate breslin, 9780764211614, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I won not by sight by kate breslin in a giveaway, and im oh so happy to add this gorgeous book to my fivestarreadslist. Kate breslin published books kate breslin award winning. Its a wonderful feeling to have a book catch you by surprise. These links benefit bookworm mama at no extra cost to you. With three novels published for such a time, not by sight, and high as the.
A thoroughly entertaining read from first page to last, not by sight is very highly recommended for community library collections. Kate breslin award winning author of historical fiction far side of. Romance, espionage and friendship collide in this stunning tale set in england during the first world war. Grace crashes a high society masquerade ball as pandora and from her box she withdraws white feathers to give to the rich young men who are dancing while her brother fights in the trenches. A florida girl who migrated to the pacific northwest, kate breslin was a bookseller for many years. Reading katie breslins novel, not by sight, was like stepping into the world i love researching so much.
Mar 12, 2019 reading kate breslins novel, not by sight, was like stepping into the world i love researching so much. Sparks begin to fly when grace mabry hands a white feather of cowardice to jack benningham, the earl of stonebrook, who is known for his pacifist views. I like learning more history in the midst of reading my fiction books. Faith, on many level, plays a big role in this wonderful story. American dirt by jeanine cummins extraordinary stephen king learn more.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. In the spring of 1917, all of britains attention is on the. Gripping sophomore novel from a rising historical romance talent with. A little bit scarlet pimpernel, a little bit beauty and the beast, and a little bit phantom of the opera, kate breslins sophomore novel not by sight is more than a little bit perfect. Aug 14, 2015 kate breslin is a great author, theres no doubt about that. She is a carol award winner and a rita and christy award finalist and lives with her husband in seattle, washington. The king james version of the apocryphabecause the books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I tend to rate books not according to how perfect they are, seem to be, or are said to be in general but rather to how perfect they are to me. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. An awardwinning poet, kate received christian retailings 2015 best award for firsttime author, and her debut novel, for such a time, is a christy, rita. Kate breslins second novel, not by sight, is based on one of my favorite bible quotes from 2 corinthians 5. This is the first book i have read by kate breslin and i really liked it.
A florida girl who migrated to the beautiful pacific northwest, kate breslin lives with her husband, john, and a very spoiled cat named coco. I really appreciate all the time and effort that authors such as kate breslin put into writing their novels to make them historically accurate. Verdict carol awardwinning author breslins not by sight latest historical novel reflects her eye for detail and talent for shaping realistic and sympathetic protagonists. Kate breslin is the new author that youll want to be following. A writer of travel articles and awardwinning poetry, kate received christian retailings 2015 best award for first time author and her first novel, for such a time, won american christian fiction writers 2015 carol award. See all books authored by kate breslin, including for such a time, and not by sight, and more on thriftbooks. Her novel, not by sight was one that i was not able to stop reading until the end. Im so excited to be hosting awardwinning author kate breslin on the sweet south blog today along with her character, grace mabry, from not by sight.
I was relieved to see these were not forgotten in not by sight in fact they were the point. Wealthy young suffragette grace mabry is determined to do her part for great britain, not only to help her nation win world war i, but also to end the fighting so her twin brother can return from the front lines. Consumed by patriotism and concern for her brother on the front lines of world war i, wealthy suffragette grace mabry sneaks into a posh london masquerade ball to pass out white feathers of cowardiceand hands one to jack benningham. Stick around for a giveaway of her books at the end of the post. Not by sight by kate breslin and justine eyre audiobook. Kate breslin brings us another story that will touch our hearts and lift our spirits. Jul 28, 2015 kate breslin s debut novel, for such a time was an amazing entry into christian fiction. Not by sight, a novel 9780764211614 by kate breslin. A deftly crafted story from beginning to end, not by sight showcases the impressively storytelling talents of novelist kate breslin.
It is simply one of those historical novels that sweeps you away to another time and tells a delightful story with dashes of danger and intrigue. Not by sight by kate breslin 2015, paperback for sale. Books like downton abbey, including not by sight by kate breslin. Breslin creates a tale difficult to put down until its touching, soulsatisfying ending. Carrie turansky, awardwinning author of surrendered hearts and a refuge at highland hall set in great britain during the first world war, readers will feel that they have been transported to the world of downton.
Jul 24, 2015 this is a time period that i really dont know very much about. Romance, espionage and friendship collide in this stunning tale set in england during. Not by sight is a riveting story set in england during the rise of wwi. Not by sight by kate breslin overview gripping sophomore novel from a rising historical romance talent with britain caught up in wwi, jack benningham, heir to the earl of stonebrooke, has declared himself a conscientious objector. Gripping sophomore novel from a rising historical romance talent with britain caught up in wwi, jack benningham, heir to. The author really does have a curious knack for storytelling and deftly weaving history, espionage, sweet romance, and resilient faith throughout the entire novel. Not by sight by kate breslin is the story of wwi suffragette grace. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley. For such a time by her is the only wwii book on my historical shelf as nearly all of them are gory and that one wasnt so.
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