- Taschenbuch: 336 Seiten
- Verlag: Ballantine Books (29. März 2011)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0345524551
- ISBN-13: 978-0345524553
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 13,1 x 1,7 x 20,3 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.353.360 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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“Brings the era to life with considerable sophistication and narrative flair.”—Joseph J. Ellis, winner of the Pulitzer Prize
“A stirring tale of America’s most precarious hour . . . a compelling read and masterly history as well.”—David Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Freedom from Fear
"Delivers a fascinating combination of historical romance and a large dose of history...Hoffman provides a look at one of our forgotten heroes...[and] an additional perspective on a very harrowing time in American history."—Free Lance-Star
"A genuine page-turner...Beguiling...Successful on many levels, the novel demonstrates Cobbs Hoffman’s literary sensitivity for lively details that shine a light into an area that, in the minds of many, remains one of the dimmest corners of war memory."--Civil War Book Review
"Broken Promises combines the historical and fictional storylines with ease and is very accurate in relating the events of the 1860s. The novel flows nicely, dialogue is credible, and the story holds one’s attention to the end. I recommend this book to all lovers of Civil War-era fiction."--Civil War News
"I completely loved Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman’s Broken Promises...The true life of Charles Adams is mixed tastefully with a fictional romance in a completely realistic picture of the Civil War. I applaud this book, and will definitely be recommending it to my friends."--Book Divas
“Draws readers into [a] fresh take on the American Civil War.”—Kirkus Discoveries
“North or South, a must-read.”—Brian Balogh, co-host of BackStory with the American History Guys
“The best that historical fiction has to offer—a smart read with an intriguing array of real and invented characters.”—Laurel Corona, author of Finding Emilie
"A very accessible way to learn history...Broken Promises also illuminates the role of women during the period as they were fighting for their own freedoms. Julia is an admirable woman and Baxter Sams is a very lucky man."--Huntington News
“A stirring tale of America’s most precarious hour . . . a compelling read and masterly history as well.”—David Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Freedom from Fear
"Delivers a fascinating combination of historical romance and a large dose of history...Hoffman provides a look at one of our forgotten heroes...[and] an additional perspective on a very harrowing time in American history."—Free Lance-Star
"A genuine page-turner...Beguiling...Successful on many levels, the novel demonstrates Cobbs Hoffman’s literary sensitivity for lively details that shine a light into an area that, in the minds of many, remains one of the dimmest corners of war memory."--Civil War Book Review
"Broken Promises combines the historical and fictional storylines with ease and is very accurate in relating the events of the 1860s. The novel flows nicely, dialogue is credible, and the story holds one’s attention to the end. I recommend this book to all lovers of Civil War-era fiction."--Civil War News
"I completely loved Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman’s Broken Promises...The true life of Charles Adams is mixed tastefully with a fictional romance in a completely realistic picture of the Civil War. I applaud this book, and will definitely be recommending it to my friends."--Book Divas
“Draws readers into [a] fresh take on the American Civil War.”—Kirkus Discoveries
“North or South, a must-read.”—Brian Balogh, co-host of BackStory with the American History Guys
“The best that historical fiction has to offer—a smart read with an intriguing array of real and invented characters.”—Laurel Corona, author of Finding Emilie
"A very accessible way to learn history...Broken Promises also illuminates the role of women during the period as they were fighting for their own freedoms. Julia is an admirable woman and Baxter Sams is a very lucky man."--Huntington News
Kurzbeschreibung
Originally published as In the Lion’s Den
Winner of the San Diego Book Award for Best Historical Fiction
Director’s Mention, Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction
1861: The war that’s been brewing for a decade has exploded, pitting North against South. Fearing that England will support the Confederate cause, President Lincoln sends Charles Francis Adams, son of John Quincy Adams, to London. But when Charles arrives, accompanied by his son Henry, he discovers that the English are already building warships for the South. As Charles embarks on a high-stakes game of espionage and diplomacy, Henry reconnects with his college friend Baxter Sams, a Southerner who has fallen in love with Englishwoman Julia Birch. Julia’s family reviles Americans, leaving Baxter torn between his love for Julia, his friendship with Henry, and his obligations to his own family, who entreat him to run medical supplies across the blockade to help the Confederacy. As tensions mount, irrevocable choices are made—igniting a moment when history could have changed forever.
Winner of the San Diego Book Award for Best Historical Fiction
Director’s Mention, Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction
1861: The war that’s been brewing for a decade has exploded, pitting North against South. Fearing that England will support the Confederate cause, President Lincoln sends Charles Francis Adams, son of John Quincy Adams, to London. But when Charles arrives, accompanied by his son Henry, he discovers that the English are already building warships for the South. As Charles embarks on a high-stakes game of espionage and diplomacy, Henry reconnects with his college friend Baxter Sams, a Southerner who has fallen in love with Englishwoman Julia Birch. Julia’s family reviles Americans, leaving Baxter torn between his love for Julia, his friendship with Henry, and his obligations to his own family, who entreat him to run medical supplies across the blockade to help the Confederacy. As tensions mount, irrevocable choices are made—igniting a moment when history could have changed forever.
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Likeable Characters and Interesting History
20. März 2011
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I enjoyed Elizabeth Hoffman's characters in this novel. It is obvious that the author has a sure grasp on the history of this period. The specific details that are covered in this fictional version of events are compelling. I find the period of the civil war interesting and thought the premise of this book was compelling. Unfortunately the history itself didn't come to life for me.
Some of the dialog seemed less than authentic and the characters could have benefited from greater development, I think the short chapters did them a disservice in that regard. I also think alternating perspectives in each chapter somewhat stilted the forward movement of the story. I never felt that I got into this story. There was little suspense in the story overall and I guess that I was expecting more suspense as well as more personal conflict between individual characters.
The forward momentum was often slow, at times details were mentioned repeatedly which didn't move the story forward, the chapters were short which didn't allow this reader to settle into the story and then the focus of the following chapter would shift to another story-line, further stalling momentum.
I am not a fan of short stories, I like long chapters with lots of details which I think this story could have benefited from, but those readers who like short stories and short novels will probably appreciate this style more than I did. Overall, I liked the period and the characters but thought the story itself had the potential to be so much more engrossing than it was.
Some of the dialog seemed less than authentic and the characters could have benefited from greater development, I think the short chapters did them a disservice in that regard. I also think alternating perspectives in each chapter somewhat stilted the forward movement of the story. I never felt that I got into this story. There was little suspense in the story overall and I guess that I was expecting more suspense as well as more personal conflict between individual characters.
The forward momentum was often slow, at times details were mentioned repeatedly which didn't move the story forward, the chapters were short which didn't allow this reader to settle into the story and then the focus of the following chapter would shift to another story-line, further stalling momentum.
I am not a fan of short stories, I like long chapters with lots of details which I think this story could have benefited from, but those readers who like short stories and short novels will probably appreciate this style more than I did. Overall, I liked the period and the characters but thought the story itself had the potential to be so much more engrossing than it was.
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Eh... (2.5 stars)
30. März 2011
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Charles Francis Adams (son of John Quincy Adams) is sent to London by Lincoln as a diplomatic representative of the U.S. His son Henry is along for the trip and they're soon mixed up in the growing tensions as the U.S. splits in two - and England seems to side towards the south. There's also a side story involving Henry's old friend Baxter Sams and Englishwoman Julia Birch. Baxter's from the south, Julia's family thinks she too good for any American and Henry and Baxter's friendship is strained over the Civil War. Baxter arranges to bring contraband morphine home for the Southern troops which gets him into a pickle (too spoilerish to mention) that only Julia can save him from.
Really, that's about it. I was rather underwhelmed with the whole thing, and like another reviewer I'd have liked to have seen this story fleshed out more. The chapters were too short, the characters not defined enough for me to like or dislike them, I didn't pick up on much chemistry between Baxter and Julia and frankly in the end I just didn't give a damn. I very much liked seeing this period from the English side of things and the slippery slope of keeping them out of the war, but for the most part I found it rather dull. This book was originally published as In the Lion's Den and a big thumbs up to the publishers for putting that right on the cover so readers won't be confused and buy the book twice. Kudos for that. 2.5/5 stars rounded up to three.
Really, that's about it. I was rather underwhelmed with the whole thing, and like another reviewer I'd have liked to have seen this story fleshed out more. The chapters were too short, the characters not defined enough for me to like or dislike them, I didn't pick up on much chemistry between Baxter and Julia and frankly in the end I just didn't give a damn. I very much liked seeing this period from the English side of things and the slippery slope of keeping them out of the war, but for the most part I found it rather dull. This book was originally published as In the Lion's Den and a big thumbs up to the publishers for putting that right on the cover so readers won't be confused and buy the book twice. Kudos for that. 2.5/5 stars rounded up to three.
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Promised and (almost) delivered
25. April 2011
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Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman's In the Lion's Den has been re-issued with a new title and a new cover which better highlights the romantic sub plot that anchors the story. The newly christened Broken Promises does offer a new take on the civil war by setting most of it in England and through the perspective of Charles Adams (grandson of John and son of John Quincy). This perspective allows Hoffman to concentrate on the international politics of the period and the feat accomplished in keeping England out of the war. At the time England is profiting from the rebellion and international sentiment isn't entirely pro-union even after the Emancipation Proclamation which gave the Union higher moral ground. A few pages confirms how thorough researched the novel is. All of this is contrasted by the story of the fictional Julia Birch and the confederate by family, Baxter Sams. Julia finds Baxter's affiliation with the confederacy (slavery) repellent. Their burgeoning flirtation is cut short when Baxter's family calls on him to run the blockade to deliver needed medical supplies. Though politics are at times fascinating and the love story is at times compelling, the entire story feels disjointed and choppy like several sketches forced together.
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