A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green

I have read most of Jocelyn Green's books, and found her 2017 Christy Award-winning novel, The Mark of the King, one of my favorite new books of 2017. I eagerly anticipated the release of her newest book, A Refuge Assured, and was incredibly pleased to be selected by the publisher to receive an early release electronic copy of the book for review purposes. As in her other novels, the author's understanding and attention to detail regarding the historical context is excellent. She understands and beautifully paints the context in which her characters spring to life.

A Refuge Assured opens in Paris during the Reign of Terror and vividly portrays the heroine, Vivienne, and her perilous escape from France to the supposed safe haven of post-Revolutionary War Philadelphia. As tensions surrounding both the French Revolution and the Whiskey Rebellion arise in the New World, Vivienne seeks refuge in the French settlement of Asylum, where she discovers intrigue and danger still pursue her and those whom she loves. Jocelyn Green crafts beautiful characters who interact with one another authentically. She develops a plausible plot with historically accurate finesse, which lures readers to continue to turn pages. The relationships between characters are developed slowly, thoughtfully, and more naturally than many typical, predictable historical fiction romances. Jocelyn Green develops a delightful supporting cast of characters, as well, and weaves all of their stories together tenderly. I thoroughly enjoyed "A Refuge Assured" and would recommend it to all lovers of clean, wholesome historical fiction.

This review was posted previously on Amazon and Goodreads. While I did receive a review copy from the publisher, I was not compensated for my fair review and all opinions are my own.