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Mercy's Embrace: So Rough a Course, Book 1: Elizabeth Elliot's Story (Volume 1)
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Product Description Time is running out for Miss Elizabeth Elliot. She must find a husband soon, for her father's plan of retrenchment -- and his health -- are failing. She is left to choose between Sir Henry, a worn out man of fashion whose invalid wife is not quite dead, and wealthy, tiresome Mr. Rushworth. But when a wondrous invitation arrives, Elizabeth throws caution to the wind. Alone in a moonlight garden, she encounters Admiral Patrick McGillvary, who is as disastrously handsome as he is opinionated. As Elizabeth will discover, the course of love is anything but smooth. Jane Austen's beloved Persuasion provides the backdrop for this delightful romp set in Regency England. Mercy's Embrace is a novel in three parts:* Book One: So Rough a Course * Book Two: So Lively a Chase * Book Three: The Lady Must DecideIf you enjoy a smart, sparkling Regency romance in the classic "Heyeresque" tradition, then you will love Laura Hile's Mercy's Embrace. Review "You may be wondering if it's possible to love a Persuasion story that isn't focused on Anne and Captain Wentworth, but I assure you that the story that Laura Hile has started in this first book in this trilogy is so much fun to read and if you prefer to read about a more fiery heroine than Anne Elliot, which I certainly do, this trilogy should be on your TBR list ASAP!"- Just Jane 1813 "I am greatly enjoying Ms. Hile's respectful renderings of these beloved Austen characters and I relish her fast-paced and thrilling style. I find Mercy's Embrace to be a simply magnificent series, and I can hardly wait to get my hands on the second installment, Mercy's Embrace: So Lively a Chase!" - Austenesque Reviews "Laura Hile humanizes Elizabeth's plight without making her some ridiculous martyr. She maintains Elizabeth's general haughty appearance and pretensions but delves deeper into the woman, allowing us further insight. Might she be Austen's female Mr. Darcy in the midst of redemption? Hile is respectful of Austen's original characters all the while making them and this story all her own. So Rough A Course was enjoyable from beginning to the last page of the third book." - Christina Boyd, Austenprose "I thoroughly enjoyed Hile's writing. Using Austen's Persuasion as a backdrop, as well as bringing in the infamous Caroline Bingley, gave the story a sense of familiarity, yet with her original characters, writing style, and humor, Hile was able to keep me on my toes for what was to come next." - Leatherbound Reviews "This is a fun read! Already in this first book my opinion of Elizabeth is changing. I can't wait to see what happens in Book two, Mercy's Embrace: So Lively a Chase! Beware, once you begin, you'll want to read all three!" - So Little Time "Hile's Elizabeth Elliot has pluck, wit, beauty, and, she cultivates a sense of humility and loyalty you would never have thought possible without hearing Hile's version of her story. I thoroughly enjoyed this romp through Austenland with Hile and Elizabeth Elliot and the very attractive Adm Patrick McGillvary." - Jane Greensmith, Reading, Writing, Working, Playing From the Inside Flap " I was hooked long before the end of the first chapter. Ms. Hile has a delightful ability to keep you in Regency England while showing that human nature is still human nature, regardless of century, and therefore, make the reader nod when people behave in stunningly familiar ways." - Chautona Havig, author "The world of Jane Austen's Persuasion fairly sparkles under Laura Hile's deft and humorous touch. While Elizabeth Elliot retains the abrasive edges of Austen's original, you'll be as delighted as I was to see her develop into a woman deserving of a good man's love." - Pamela Aidan, author of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman
