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Liked It “I love Scotland and have happy memories of vacations there with my family and later with my husband. So knowing that the characters of Sanctuary were seeking a new life in Scotland made me keen to read the book. The inclusion of the words to the famous hymn, “Faith of our Fathers” in the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I love Scotland and have happy memories of vacations there with my family and later with my husband. So knowing that the characters of Sanctuary were seeking a new life in Scotland made me keen to read the book. The inclusion of the words to the famous hymn, “Faith of our Fathers” in the introduction intrigued me too, as I remember singing it often in my Catholic elementary school. And a book about the Huguenots with a title character called Rachel Levin has to be fascinating.
Sheila Deeth wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Rachel is Jewish, and the book opens with some very revealing details of Jewish life in Europe in the 1700s. The juxtaposition of despised Huguenots and despised Jews certainly makes the reader think. And the characters’ conversations give more food for thought. There are evil villains, in particular a military captain who dedicates his life to chasing after Rachel, but there are also surprising helpers; Catholic monks, fishermen and even noblemen who seem to risk all to protect the innocent.
Behind it all, there’s the question of Rachel’s culture and faith. Will she confess who she is? And will she fall for the man she is pretending to be married to? Will she be drawn into his Huguenot faith?
The novel is the first of a series but presents a delightfully complete story in its own right. I hope I might get to read the others sometime, but meanwhile I’m grateful to thechristianpulse.com for this introduction to Molly Noble Bull’s writing.
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“Sanctuary is a riveting read about Rachel Levin a Jewess and Pierre Dupre an Huguenot. Rachel love ones are murdered in 1740 and she and Pierre seek refuge in a Church until a military captain who killed her family arrives. We then see Rachel and Pierre married in a marriage of connivance and see them flee the clutches of the captain hoping to reach Scotland. This story was riveting seeing how the Jews and Huguenots were persecuted and watching to see if Rachel and Pierre's would escape the clutches of the captain. I found this book very hard to put down and wanting to read just a bit more each time to see what would happen next. They way Molly writes is captivating and brings the characters to life. I cant wait for the next book in the series. This is definitely a book I would recommend. ”
ausjenny wrote this review Friday, January 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This story was so good that I finished it at rapid pace. Every page I turned kept me wanting for more. After I finished it my 10-year-old daughter actually read it also. She loved it and even understood what was happening. It was kind of fun for us to discuss it together. She had questions and we had a great conversation about it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. I am anxious to read the next book as soon as it comes out.”
PattyL wrote this review Tuesday, November 20 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Book description: Fleeing persecution in 18th-century France, Jewish Rachel Levin and Huguenot Pierre Dupre take refuge in a church. They're safe, until the man who killed Rachel's family arrives. Captain Vallae wants her as his mistress---or dead! Rachel and Pierre's "marriage" and subsequent escape leave Vallae furious! Can they reach Scotland before the captain takes revenge? My review: Sanctuary is a riveting historical with a twist of suspense and a tender romance born of tragedy. I love stories where someone is out to get two young people who long for love but dare not experience it due to tragic circumstances. I had no idea when I started this book that it would give me everything I love. The cover is a bit "dark" so it didn't pull me toward the story. The publication date did and my need to review it in advance. This is a great example of not being able to tell a book by it's cover. The picture is calm. The story is anything but calm. It's action, adventure, intrigue, peril, love, loss, and intense faith. See what I mean? This story had me turning the pages as I experienced their fear as they fled from the French Captain bent on destroying them. Their slowly developing feelings brought about by hardship and the need to learn to trust each other swept me away. The story was beautiful. The almost-kisses made me a bit frantic, but I love that. This is a satisfying read about the persecution experienced by the Huguenots and the Jewish people in the mid 1700s. It will hold your attention, I promise. Sanctuary was published by Tsaba House and released today! So hurry and get a copy while you can!”
MichelleSutton wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of this book. I assure you, you will want to read it, too! Molly Noble Bull's story, set in 1740 France, visits a period too often neglected in fiction. SANCTUARY made me feel for Rachel as she finds love amid many circumstances of danger and adventure. A superb read!”
Tamela wrote this review Saturday, September 8 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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