Twists and Turns in the Pelican Bride

Announcements

We are just one day away from the launch of Unwavering Faith. Tomorrow we will release the paperback and eBook of Unwavering Faith. It has been an exciting journey, and I cannot wait for you to enjoy Brody and Claire’s adventurous love story. For my friends who enjoy audiobooks, we hope to have that ready for launch mid-February.

If you are on my newsletter list, then you have seen the many unboxings we’ve enjoyed over the past few weeks as books, t-shirts, mugs, and totes have arrived. You can check out all we offer at www.literaryscape.com/shop.

We have two free book club extravaganza events coming up for you as we celebrate the release of Unwavering Faith. The first event will take place on February 15th at the Branch Coffee Shop in Fairmount, Indiana. Author Abbey Downey will join me. This is an incredible opportunity to meet the authors, enjoy a cup of coffee, sit, chat about books and play BINGO. We hope to see you there.

 

For those of you who do not live close, I will host the online book club extravaganza on February 22nd. We will chat and play BINGO. You can learn more about these events at www.literaryscape.com/events.

 

Finally, when you visit www.literaryscape.com/events you will find all our Coffee and Books events for 2025. We have some incredible authors coming to chat with you this year. These are free events, just RSVP to get the link to join each chat.

 

That is it for announcements. In today's episode, we discuss The Pelican Bride by Beth White. This is the first book in her Gulf Coast Chronicles series.

Now let’s dive into this exciting book discussion!

 

Episode Notes

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the book 'The Pelican Bride' by Beth White, exploring its themes, characters, and plot twists. They delve into the living conditions faced by the characters, the dynamics among the Pelican Brides, and the contrasting personalities of the Lanier brothers. The discussion also touches on the societal expectations of women during the time period and the various relationships depicted in the story. The hosts share their thoughts on the book's rating and its overall impact, highlighting the complexity of the narrative and the depth of the characters.

 

Takeaways

  • The Pelican Bride explores themes of bravery and survival.

  • Character dynamics play a crucial role in the narrative.

  • The living conditions at the fort reflect historical realities.

  • The personalities of the Pelican Brides vary significantly.

  • Choices made by the characters have lasting consequences.

  • Tristan and Mark Antoine represent different approaches to life.

  • The men at the fort display a lack of respect for women.

  • Nikka's story highlights the struggles of women in oppressive marriages.

  • Twists in the plot keep readers engaged and surprised.

  • The book's rating reflects its complexity and character depth.

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