1833 BROTHERS & SISTERS
by J.A. Boulet
GENRE: Historical Western Romance
Blurb:
A peek into the Underground Railroad and the tumultuous period before the American Civil War.
In 1833 Philadelphia, the northern states of America were changing, and not everyone was keen on altering the status quo. Black slaves were being freed, and new slaves were no longer allowed.
But the southern states didn't always agree. Natives were being thrown out of their homes for living too close to gold, and escaped black slaves were being hunted down. Jesse Eastman controls the affluent Eastman Empire and frees a former slave, his half-sister Georgina. But some family members don't like it.
When an estranged brother gets the idea to let a ruthless gang of property buyers initiate a takeover, all hell breaks loose.
1833 Brothers & Sisters will pull you into an old western-style family saga, filled with greed, marital love, family conflict, and smoking gun shootouts
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Excerpt:
Jesse grasped the large oak front door. “You are no longer an Eastman,” Jesse stated angrily. “Get out.”
“I live here too,” Billy stated incredulously.
“Not any longer,” Jesse replied.
“I have my belongings here.”
“I will have the servants collect your belongings and deliver them to you by carriage.”
“You can’t do this!” Billy yelled, indignantly.
“I sure can!” Jesse shouted back, systematically rolling up his sleeves. “I noticed that you signed this agreement today, probably at Bartholomew’s office, and you came here right after. Big mistake, Billy. You are officially estranged from the Eastman Empire as of today. Get out and don’t come back. Your signature officially means nothing as of today.” Jesse straightened his shoulders and braced himself for the physical fight. “We have witnesses to attest to this.” Jesse waved his arms around the room.
Billy’s eyes darted toward the stairs where Zee was watching the entire event unfold, and to the hallway where several servants gathered from the kitchen. Almost ten people stared at Billy, waiting for his next move.
“You always were the one that Father hated,” Billy sneered, hoping that his brother would do something stupid.
Jesse leapt at Billy. The younger brother took a few steps back and narrowly escaped the range of Jesse’s arms.
Jesse came closer and growled in Billy’s face angrily. “If you don’t leave now, I will pick you up myself and throw you out.”
My Review:
1833 Brothers & Sisters is an excellent sequel in The Eastman Saga by J.A. Boulet. After finishing the first book, Whichever Way The Road Leads, I was eager to delve into 1833 Brothers & Sisters. I was excited to discover more about Jessie, Zee, and Georgina to find out their current situations and what challenges they are facing in their lives.
I take pleasure in reading novels like Whichever Way The Road Leads and 1833 Brothers & Sisters. I enjoy traveling back in time to explore our history and understand how events unfolded. I adore the era and their way of life, including the fashion of the time.
The imagery was so vividly described that I easily envisioned everything as if I were part of that world. 1833 Brothers & Sisters was crafted so effectively that I was drawn into the narrative right from the start and was instantly enchanted by it. The storyline kept me engaged from start to finish.
The characters are all delightful and charming. There are a few exceptions. Some individuals will go to great lengths to get what they want, leading to conflicts between brothers. Billy, Jessie’s sibling, wanted to sell off some of the Eastman property, but Jessie was firmly against it. He was determined to prevent it from happening during his lifetime.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all of J.A. Boulet’s works and am eager to see what she has planned for her next tale. I am definitely looking forward to discovering where she will lead us next in The Eastman Saga universe.
I highly recommend anyone interested in stories about the past and our history to grab a copy of 1833 Brothers & Sisters today!
Author Bio and Links
J. A. Boulet is a passionate historical fiction novelist weaving tales with strong romantic themes. Raised in a Hungarian refugee family, J. A. was born and grew up in Canada with strong moral convictions, which she has stood behind all her life. Ms. Boulet began writing poetry at a very young age and progressed to short stories and novels easily. She quickly became a history geek and became fascinated with ancestry and the rough path of immigration. Her university studies ranged from photojournalism to accounting. After decades of working in accounting, J. A. published her first book in 2020 and has since published one to two books annually.
She lives in the Niagara region of Canada with her two sons, a crested gecko, a large Doberdor dog, and a small orchard of fruit trees.
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Thank you for hosting and reviewing 1833 BROTHERS & SISTERS today.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It's readers like you that make being an author the greatest job in the world! 💕
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