Dark Enough to see the Stars in a Jamestown Sky- Based on the True Story of the Women and Children at Jamestown - Connie Lapallo- Author, Descendant and Historian

 

“Do not forget us.” Haunted by a woman’s voice whispering these words from the dusty records, Connie Lapallo sought to discover why her grandmother Joan brought a daughter and joined the few women and children settling Jamestown in 1609. Inspired by their courage, Connie tells their stories with compassion and historical accuracy." 

I'm glad that this was a book club read and I intend to order the two sequels " The Sun Is But A Morning Star" and "When the Moon Has No More Silver: The Continuing Story of the Women & Children of Jamestown"  

From the author Connie Lapallo “Do not forget us.” Haunted by a woman’s voice whispering these words from the dusty records, Connie Lapallo sought to discover why her grandmother Joan brought a daughter and joined the few women and children settling Jamestown in 1609. Inspired by their courage, Connie tells their stories with compassion and historical accuracy." 

Prosperity in Virginia sounded promising. Then Joan learned she would have to leave a daughter behind in England. Even that she could bear. But a hurricane at sea, the Starving Time, Indian wars—life at Jamestown in 1609 was nothing like she imagined.

Wanting to understand her (many times great )grandmother would lead the author to Joan’s native England and the writing of the very book, and the two more to follow. Her book is combined with historic facts."From the very first page of 'Jamestown Sky,' the reader is aware of Lapallo's personal investment in making the story historically accurate and beautiful...She said that researching Cecily and Joan, she heard their voices saying, 'Do not forget us.' 

I myself won't forget them and since I, myself, have many intrepid early ancestors, but none quite this early ( 1641 to Accomac County ) but my records don't show who he/they married. I would love to get back that far .

I recommend the book to those who value reading to acquire knowledge of a time now past. The last 10% of the book documented historical facts some known and some acquired since "Jamestown Sky" was published.

The Bee Keeper's WAR - Deborah Carr- Author and One More Chapter | HarperCollins ~ Warm, Engrossing , Vibrant~ Pre-order NOW!

 

Thanks to One More Chapter | HarperCollins and the author Deborah Carr for this engrossing story of life on and off the Isle of Jersey in both WWI and WWII.

From Publisher :' " 1916 At the onset of war, Nurse Pru le Cuirot left her home in Jersey to care for injured soldiers at Ashbury Manor, Dorset. She wanted to do her bit but she never expected to meet American pilot, Jack Garland, so unlike any man she has ever met."

and "1940 .. another war and Pru’s daughter Emma comes to Ashbury Manor. As Jersey falls to the Germans, Emma is fearful for her mother back home. When she meets the mysterious beekeeper who lives in the grounds of the manor she finds herself caught up" in both the past and the present.'

I'm in book clubs and review books for authors but this is a book I read straight through- It was that warm and riveting! I've read many of this author's books and very much enjoyed them but this book makes me hope that more will be written about this time.

From the bare bones I posted from the publisher, I've laid out some of the book but it was a heartwarming and entrancing read! All the characters were vibrant and remained so and were joined by a new young generation in 1940. The Channel Islands and especially Jersey and it's wartime saga(s) over centuries make me want to read more! I'm planning to read "The Poppy Fields" next!