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The Oath takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster with its captivating story set in the late Victorian era. Although heartbreaking, it is also uplifting, both of which may cause the reader to shed a tear or two.

Marry the baronet, or vulnerable parents face la prison des pauvres

France 1895 – Seventeen-year-old Françoise abandons her carefree life and sails for England to marry distant cousin Charles Dubois. On arrival she finds her groom aloof and evasive.

‘Playtime is over. Seventeen is old enough to wed and bear a child.’

Draped in expensive silk brocade, she yearns for her homeland and comfortable gowns, and when she discovers the baronet’s clandestine visits, it is her cheery maid she turns to, her new confidante and friend.

BETRAYAL – HEARTBREAK – FRIENDSHIP

The Oath: A coming of age, historical fiction saga from the author of House of Grace family saga trilogy.

My Review:

This novel is full of romance, loss, hurt, anger, love, silk gowns, handsome men, and a man who basically rapes women. I had to read this book over many days as some parts mirrored my own life. Not everyone will take to read as I did. Most women will absolutely fall in love with most characters. Now, an oath was fulfilled with marriage and a baby boy born two months early. Oliver was a fighter yet so tiny and vulnerable. A person with a one hundred day cough showed when he was being introduced to others, and that woman was made to leave. Her cough droplets traveled just like COVID-19 or respiratory flu travels. Little Oliver’s fate was sealed, sadly. I won’t go into that part of the story. Tricia has written a strong romance novel of five stars. Triggers: child loss, rape, and domestic violence do occur, so this is an alert for those triggers. Tricia kindly informed me on Twitter that triggers to my own life were present. Thank you, Tricia. Hence, the trigger alert in my review. Don’t let it keep you from reading this wonderful saga. Five shiny gold stars.