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Between Two Shores

Jocelyn Green
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Between Two Shores

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Jocelyn Green

Between Two Shores

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

409

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Christian
Setting

Montreal, Canada • 1750s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green follows the story of a woman of mixed heritage navigating her identity amidst the turmoil of the Seven Years' War in 1759 Montreal. She grapples with familial ties, loyalty, and love, facing challenges from both her Mohawk community and French settlers, while striving to bridge cultural divides.

Emotional

Mysterious

Melancholic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,658 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green is praised for its rich historical detail and complex portrayal of cultural identity and conflict. Readers appreciate the strong, multi-dimensional characters and the well-balanced narrative, though some find the plot development slow. The novel's exploration of personal and cultural dilemmas resonates well with audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Between Two Shores?

A reader captivated by The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or intrigued by the cultural tapestry in The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper would appreciate Between Two Shores. They seek historical depth with a focus on identity, conflict, and spiritual resilience set against a vivid 18th-century backdrop.

4.2

1,658 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

409

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Christian
Setting

Montreal, Canada • 1750s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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