The Creole Princess

April 1, 2015

The Revolutionary War is well under way in the American colonies, but in the quiet British-held port of Mobile, AL, a genteel but no less dangerous conflict is stirring. Lyse Lanier's closest friend is the daughter of a British commander, and both of their families are supporters of the Crown. But when Lyse crosses paths with a Spanish merchant named Rafael Gonzalez, she has little idea how soon her life will change. Rafael is on a secret mission to supply gold to support General Washington's cause. As the couple's romance develops and the war escalates, Lyse must choose a side while protecting her family from being executed as traitors to the English king. VERDICT The second entry in White's Southern historical series (after The Pelican Bride) combines a lushly portrayed, exotic setting with an in-depth portrait of the complex mix of cultures, races, and divided loyalties that defined Gulf Coast residents in the 18th century. With its focus on a little-known aspect of the American Revolution, this novel will also provide plenty to discuss for history book clubs. White is the recipient of the American Christian Fiction Writer's Carol Award, the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award.

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