Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Masquerade by Nancy Mosher ~ Book Giveaway & Review

imageCharlotte Gleason is a young English socialite on the verge of marrying an American man that she does not know ~ all to help her family’s financial situation. Her soon-to-be fiance provides passage for her and her lady’s maid Dora, to travel to America so they can meet. While on the ship, Charlotte and Dora hatch a plan to provide Charlotte a way out of the marriage ~ the girls trade places and Dora assumes Charlotte’s identity when they get to New York.

Before long, their plan starts to fall apart. Will they be able to keep up the masquerade and not hurt anyone in the process?

My Thoughts

The historical detail of Masquerade by Nancy Mosher is wonderful and really pulls the reader into that period of history. Learning about the workhouses, crowded tenements and what life was like for many of the immigrants new to America was almost heartbreaking at times.

While a few parts of the book seemed to move rather quickly, the book overall was a fun read. Both of the girls develop much as characters and learn what it means to trust God and follow His guidance in their lives.

Find Out More

~ Visit Nancy Mosher’s website

~ Join Nancy’s Facebook page

~ Buy Nancy’s book at Amazon.

The Giveaway

Would you like to win a copy of Masquerade? I have one copy to mail to one of my readers! Leave a comment on this post ~ be sure there is a way for me to contact you. The giveaway will be open until Tuesday, November 9th at 8pm.

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This book was provided for review by Bethany House. All opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    I like fun reads! Also, I am interested in learning about those times. My father's ancestor came to America with his mother and the only job he could find was to lead a horse around and around all day long to grind some grain. Finally, He worked himself up to a better job over and over again, he worked hard but looked for better employment each time.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  2. amberNovember 3, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Oooh, this looks good!!! Thanks for giving a copy away!!

    Amber (afren07@gmail.com)

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  3. AmyNovember 3, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Me, me, pick me! I have a stash of books you have recommended on my wish list.

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  4. UnknownNovember 3, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    I love Nancy Moser! If you haven't read her Mustard Seed series, I strongly recommend it:) Excellent author!
    faithonfyre at yahoo dot com

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  5. TiffNovember 3, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Looks like a good read!
    markntiff777@msn.com

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  6. RhondaNovember 3, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Wow, right up my alley!! I love to read!!!

    Rhonda
    watermelonlady1001@yahoo.com

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  7. Kathy HabelNovember 3, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Sounds like a great book!
    bkhabel at gmail dot com

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  8. BlessedCPNovember 3, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I love to read and historical Christian fiction is my favorite genre.
    Please enter me in the giveaway.
    Thank you!!!
    Warmly,
    CP

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  9. Lexie@BookBugNovember 3, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Looks like a great book and would love to read it! Please enter me in the giveaway.
    lexieamay(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

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  10. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    I would love to read this book! I find the time period fascinating, and I always love stories of mistaken identity, switching places, etc. : ) Thanks for giving away a copy!
    potosrose(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    this sounds like a fund book, i'd love to read it!

    Elizabeth
    imaybenerd@yahoo.com

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  12. FairyWhispersNovember 4, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    would love to read this,

    :D

    regards,

    maidenhealer@hotmail.com

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  13. PngNovember 4, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    sounds interesting...

    goddessbloom@hotmail.com

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  14. AikNovember 5, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    I'd love to read this book!

    BTW, I'm having a giveaway on my blog. Please check it out!

    E-mail: aikychien at yahoo dot com
    Blog: http://the-bookaholics.blogspot.com/

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  15. UnknownNovember 9, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Would love to be entered please! Sounds like a nice book!

    ~Chrizette
    baychriz at gmail dot com

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  16. buddytNovember 13, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Sounds like a good read.

    If the giveaway is open Internationally, please enter me.

    Thank you.

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  17. AmyNovember 21, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    My book came! I was just about to get in the bath... I have strep throat (first time and it stinks!) and thought I should check the mail and see if the book is here before I get in... and there is was. Thank you so much. I'm going to go relax in the tub and start reading.

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  18. AmyDecember 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    My book came! I was just about to get in the bath... I have strep throat (first time and it stinks!) and thought I should check the mail and see if the book is here before I get in... and there is was. Thank you so much. I'm going to go relax in the tub and start reading.

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  19. BlessedCPDecember 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    I love to read and historical Christian fiction is my favorite genre.
    Please enter me in the giveaway.
    Thank you!!!
    Warmly,
    CP

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  20. AmyDecember 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Me, me, pick me! I have a stash of books you have recommended on my wish list.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    I like fun reads! Also, I am interested in learning about those times. My father's ancestor came to America with his mother and the only job he could find was to lead a horse around and around all day long to grind some grain. Finally, He worked himself up to a better job over and over again, he worked hard but looked for better employment each time.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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