Fortune's My Foe: A Romance

By John Bloundelle-Burton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Born amidst the turmoil of a naval siege, a young woman's destiny becomes entwined with her father's wartime legacy and the promise of a passionate romance.

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Literature Fiction

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2016-08-12

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Summary

"Fortune's My Foe: A Romance" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a historical romance set in the 1700s, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the chaos of colonial warfare. The story begins with Captain Henry Thorne battling anxieties during the siege of Cartagena, torn between an impending battle and his wife's childbirth aboard his ship. His wife bears a daughter, Ariadne, amidst the mayhem, her destiny connected to the ship and her father's fate. Ariadne's childhood contrasts the tranquility of her childhood with the stark reality of her father's legacy as the book journeys from war torn seas to romantic interludes, promising a tale where personal destinies are intertwined with historical events.