Review: A Promise Engraved
Today I’m sharing a book review for A Promise Engraved, a Christian historical romance novel by Liz Tolsma. It is part of the Doors to the Past series published by Barbour but can definitely be read as a stand alone novel.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher as part of JustRead publicity tours. This post includes Amazon affiliate links.
My Review
A Promise Engraved covers the events leading up to the Battle of the Alamo from the perspective of a fictitious young woman who was there. When I first started reading the book, I assumed she wasn’t an actual historical person, but I had to wonder as I got into the story. Liz Tolsma blended fact and fiction so well that I was eager to read the Author’s Note after finishing the book to find out what parts were made up.
It was a split-time novel with a contemporary storyline involving a ring that was traced back to the time of the Alamo and was significant in both stories. I don’t always enjoy the split-time plot device, but it worked for this book. A mystery related to the ring carried through in both periods. Historical fiction with a mystery twist. What could be more intriguing?
From the Publisher
Young, spirited Josie Wilkins life is about to take a turn when faced with political turmoil and forbidden love in San Antonio of 1836. John Gilbert has won her heart, despite being a Protestant preacher who is forbidden to practice his faith in Texas. Will either of them survive an epic battle for liberty to create a legacy of love?
Nearly 200 years later, Kayleigh Hernandez takes breaks from her demanding job as a refugee coordinator working with Mexican migrants to attend flea markets where she has found a uniquely engraved ring. Enlisting the help of appraiser Brandon Shuman, they piece together a love story long forgotten. But will dangers linked to Kayleigh’s work end her own hopes for leaving a legacy built on hope, faith, and love?
Visit historic American landmarks through the Doors to the Past series. History and today collide in stories full of mystery, intrigue, faith, and romance.
About the Author
Liz Tolsma is the author of several WWII novels, romantic suspense novels, prairie romance novellas, and an Amish romance. She is a popular speaker and an editor and resides next to a Wisconsin farm field with her husband and their youngest daughter. Her son is a US Marine, and her oldest daughter is a college student. Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping. Please visit her website at www.liztolsma.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter (@LizTolsma), Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. She is also the host of the Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast.
Giveaway
Other books in this series…
Check out my review of Love’s Fortress by Jennifer Uhlarik, and my Instagram post for High Wire Heartbreak by Anna Schmidt.
8 Comments
Bea LaRocca
Thank you for sharing your review of A Promise Engraved, this sounds like a wonderful story and I am looking forward to reading it myself
Shelly Peterson
This sounds wonderful.
Cindy Davis
I can’t wait to read this one!! I love this series. If you have not read Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham, I highly recommend it!!
Karla Ezell Cook
I haven’t read that one. I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation!
JustRead Tours
Thank you for sharing your review!
Nancy
Sounds fantastic
Nancy
I love the cover of A Promise Engraved. It taked the reader back to anoher time and place!
Tracy fritts
Sounds really good. I liked the review and the blurb