Im browsing lifeway books and come across the second book in jessica dottas seriesthe cover of which. Born of persuasion by jessica dotta, paperback barnes. There is great depth in this book depth that grabs your attention and wont let go. Set in 1838, born of persuasion follows the story of a seventeenyearold who distrusts her anonymous guardian after the death of both parents. Tell us a little about born of persuasion and the following two books. Before she knows whats happening, julia finds herself a pawn in a deadly game between two of the countrys most powerful men.
Born of persuasion is reminiscent of pride prejudice, with its time period, myriad of personalities, and society. Ff managing editor, deidra romero, sat down for a long chat with new author jessica dotta. I ordered it before i left for the acfw conference in indianapolis last fall and read the first. This collection combines all three books in jessica dotta s historicalromance price of privilege series into one volume for a great value.
My copy of born of persuasion has a very interesting history. Orphaned and unmarried in a time when women are legal property of their fathers, husbands, and guardians, she. As far as that atmosphere, its by far my favorite thing about the novel. She resides lives in the greater nashville areawhere she imagines her small southern town into the foggy streets of 19th century london. Read born of persuasion by jessica dotta available from rakuten kobo. She writes in a manner that blends past and modern fiction techniques. Jessica dotta born of persuasion kathy harris books. Jessica dotta author jessica dotta has always been fascinated by england during the regency and victorian eras. Shes determined to free herself from her circumstances, yet she continues to find mysterious clues about her family that leave her uncertain whom to trust. Born of persuasion is the sort of book in which readers of historical fiction long to lose themselves.
Jessica dotta did a fabulous job writing a story that will have you thinking about it weeks after reading the last page. For a debut book in a new genre, i loved this story. She lives in the nashville area and works as a free lance media consultant and publicist. I couldnt stop listening and have already purchased the next books of the series. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Jessica dotta is an accomplished writer and develops her characters effortlessly. We are excited for our first interview to be with the lovely jessica dotta. She lives in the nashville area with her family and works as a freelance media consultant and publicist. The plot line was very interesting but complex, so it made it a little hard for me to follow at first. Born of persuasion price of privilege, book 1 kindle edition by.
Browse jessica dottas bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jessica dottas style is described as reminiscent of jane austen and the. There were so many plot twists, i could never predict the entirety of what would happen next. When young julia ellistons mother passes away and leaves her an orphan, she comes under the care of a mysterious guardian, one who plans to send her to scotland to work as a servant. I have never had a book so full of mystery that at every turn my opinion of characters changed. Born of persuasion by jessica dotta, 9781414375557, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Born of persuasion price of privilege jessica dotta, amanda mcknight on. With no laws to protect her, she must unravel the secrets on her own.
I ordered it before i left for the acfw conference in indianapolis last fall and read the first several chapters on the plane. Born of persuasion ebook 9781414388441 by jessica dotta. Sep 01, 20 set in 1838, born of persuasion follows the story of a seventeenyearold who distrusts her anonymous guardian after the death of both parents. Her novel, born of persuasion debuts september 1, 20 and earlier on august 16 on amazon. Born of persuasion by jessica dotta overdrive rakuten. Welcome to the facebook page of historical novelist jessica dotta. Jessica dotta has always been fascinated by the intricacies of society that existed in england from the regency through the edwardian era. Buy a cheap copy of born of persuasion book by jessica dotta. The ad claimed dottas style to be similar to that of both jane austen and jane eyre, and being the jane fan i am, i was cautiously optimistic about her upcoming release, born of persuasion. You can tell she weighed every word before writing it down. Orphaned and unmarried in a time when women are legal property of their fathers, h.
Born of persuasion by jessica dotta, 97816755471, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Born of persuasion price of privilege trilogy, book. It tells of the darker side of wealth and privilege in victorian society. With crossover appeal for mainstream historical romance fans of victoria holt, dottas debut novel will have readers demanding book two immediately. Born of persuasion, by jessica dotta carla laureano. Author jessica dotta has penned quite a memorable novel debutnot a light and fluffy. Too long had i stood on the threshold of uncertainty, never quite sure how matters would work out, julia ponders in jessica dottas novel, born. Born of persuasion is a story of betrayal and perseverance, rich with unforgettable characters. Sep 01, 20 strangely enough, i first heard of debut author jessica dotta through an ad on my facebook feed. Born of persuasion by jessica dotta books for christian girls. Born of persuasion, the first in the price of privilege trilogy is a brilliant introduction for dotta, its magic emanating not only from its classic sense, but also from its very modern sensibility. Born of persuasion ebook by jessica dotta rakuten kobo. They spoke about classic british literature, the years leading up to dotta s first publication, and her familys roots in a zealous religious cult and how that shaped the story that became born of persuasion tyndale house.
When youve finished reading the book, check the acknowledgements. I grew up on victoria holt books and the gothic genre, and born of persuasion was a class act rendition of those novels. Oct 10, 20 born of persuasion is phenomenal and each character is completely believable and truly amazing. Jessica dotta in her new book, born of persuasion book one in the price of privilege series published by tyndale house publishers brings us into the life of. It has a very romantic gothic feel, similar to wuthering heights by emily bronteread more. But sometimes truth is elusive and knowledge is deadly. The post e book sale appeared first on jessica dotta. Dotta used just enough words to set the mood and atmosphere without being overly descriptive. Macy is the most suave and endearing creepy character ive ever methence my honorary title of president of the macy fan club. Born of persuasion price of privilege, book 1 kindle edition by dotta, jessica. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. With two months to devise a better plan, julias first. It began a bit slow for me but once i got into it i had a hard time putting it down.
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Though the book had a bit of a slow start, it engaged me enough to press on, and im so glad i did. Born of persuasion price of privilege, book 1 ebook. Orphaned and unmarried in a time when women are legal property of their fathers, husbands, and guardians, she finds herself at the mercy of an anonymous guardian who. Born of persuasion the year is 1838, and seventeenyearold julia ellistons position has never been more fragile.
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