Lieutenant Owen Masters and Emeline Baratt meet on a British warship as sworn enemies. Where will Emeline place her loyalties when forced to spy against her country? A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees. War Forces a Choice Between Love and Country
A trip home from England to Maryland in 1812 finds Emeline Baratt a captive … Maryland in 1812 finds Emeline Baratt a captive on a British warship and forced to declare her allegiance between the British and Americans. Remaining somewhat politically neutral on a ship where her nursing skills are desperately needed is fairly easy–until she starts to have feelings for the first lieutenant who becomes her protector. However, when the captain sends her and Lieutenant Owen Masters on land to spy, she must choose between her love for him and her love for her country.
Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall.
More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:
The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)
The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)
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The Liberty Bride is a wonderful addition to The Daughters of the Mayflower series. With a setting during the War of 1812 between America and England, and a cast of well-developed characters, this complex, riveting novel kept me intrigued from the first page. MaryLu Tyndall’s expertise shines in the historical detail, and vivid descriptions. I thoroughly enjoyed the interaction between Emeline and Owen, the two main characters, and the secondary characters added great dimension. The scenes and people were easy to visualize and imagine.
Filled with plenty of twists and turns, suspense, intrigue, and faith, with some romance thrown in for good measure, historical fiction lovers will enjoy this well-written novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing/NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a review.
This was another wonderful story by Marylu Tyndall!
I’ve read a few of her books and love the way she tells a story on the sea. The details of the ship, the characters that are always present on a ship, the battles, pirates, etc. It’s as if she’s lived in that era! And this story was no exception. I truly felt I was being there in the British ship too!
Emeline is a great character, strongminded and compassionate. She was returning home to Boston from England when her ship is attacked by the British and she’s taken as a prisioner of war. To save her own skin she pretends to be a loyalist, spying for the British, and her nursing skills, as well as her painting skills, win her the protection of the captain. But she’s not the only one hiding identity. Lt. Owen is an American spy that pretends to be with the British too. Neither knows the truth about the other but the attraction between them is undeniable. Owen can’t help want to protect Emeline, while at the same time he resists thinking she’s a traitor.
Things get pretty exciting when they are both sent to land to investigate and spy the americans.
It’s a story that has everything: adventure, danger, intrigue and sweet romance. It’s fast paced and it kept me engaged until the end wanting to know how things were going to end and if they would finally get their happily ever after.
I also loved that it has a faith inspiring message. Emeline things God is a strict God who punished the bad, and she fears she’s being punished too. Her paternal figure doesn’t help in seeing God as loving and merciful. But she gradually learns that God is not what she envisioned but a merciful and loving father, until she decides to trust Him with her life.
I really enjoyed this book and it left me inspired and uplifted. And I love that there’s always part truth and part fiction.
If you like historical romances, this is definitely a must read!
Once again, the Daughters of the Mayflower series makes history come alive!
The Liberty Bride by Marylu Tyndall takes place in August 1814 off the coast of the state of Virginia. Those of you who are history buffs or perhaps familiar with the particular battle spoken of in this novel, may find it especially interesting.
Emeline Baratt finds herself sailing home to Baltimore on one of her father’s privateers, a scary proposition during wartime. When the American ship is overtaken by the British HMS Maurader, everyone onboard become prisoners. Emeline finds herself the under much scrutiny, especially after she misleads the captain and crew to believe she is a patriot of Britain. When she volunteers that she has some nursing skills, she ends up tending to the ill and wounded upon ship, both British and American.
Lieutenant Owen Masters is intrigued by the lovely and unassuming Emeline, yet determines that because she is a traitor he wants nothing to do with her. Yet over and over again he finds himself at her side, wondering just what she is up to. Despite both their determination to remain detached from each other, feelings begin to burble. When the captain sends the Lieutenant and Emeline as spies, they eventually must decide if they will follow the captain’s orders or their own hearts.
I am loving this series, the wait between each book seems to be forever.
I highly recommend The Liberty Bride.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and am under no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions therein are solely my own.
The Liberty Bride
By MaryLu Tyndall
Lieutenant Owen Masters and Emeline Baratt meet on a British warship as sworn enemies. Where will Emeline place her loyalties when forced to spy against her country?
A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees.
War Forces a Choice Between Love and Country
A trip home from England to Maryland in 1812 finds Emeline Baratt a captive on a British warship and forced to declare her allegiance between the British and Americans. Remaining somewhat politically neutral on a ship where her nursing skills are desperately needed is fairly easy—until she starts to have feelings for the first lieutenant who becomes her protector. However, when the captain sends her and Lieutenant Owen Masters on land to spy, she must choose between her love for him and her love for her country.
Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall.
For lovers of historical fiction, The Daughters of the Mayflower series has been a real gem. Full of history and adventure, you can’t help but learn something new. And they don’t need to be read in any particular order.
Author MaryLu Tyndall did a good job of weaving a faith element through this story. She also shows us that God doesn’t love us because we’re “good”, nor does He punish us for being “bad”. Our Father loves us.
The characters are well rounded and interesting. With lots of swagger, you’ll enjoy hero Owen Masters who isn’t what he seems. And heroine Emeline Baratt is strong and brave while stuck in the middle of tough situations.
Tyndall’s descriptions of ships struck me as realistic. Can you hear the seagulls? Feel the waves? I think you will. So if you enjoy historical fiction I recommend The Liberty Bride.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
A GREAT NOVEL!!!
The Liberty Bride (2018) by MaryLu Tyndall is the latest novel in the Daughters of Mayflower series published by Barbour Publishing. This novel comes in all forms including eBook, and is 256 pages in length. With a full-time job and a very lively six-year old, this book took me two days to read. I received a review copy of this novel in paperback form and in eBook form from the publisher, Barbour Publishing. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. I give The Liberty Bride 5 STARS. This novel is a Historical Christian Romance.
Are you bored? Need something AWESOME to read? Then run to your nearest bookstore, or click over to an online store where books are sold, and purchase a copy of The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall today. This book is so good I could not put it down.
The Liberty Bride is highly engaging on two fronts: the dramatic irony is superb and allows the pacing of the story to flow really well, and the history is fascinating — why didn’t I learn about the War of 1812 in high school? I enjoy a novel that tells its story via the hero AND heroine of the book. I am a big fan of knowing as much information as I can possibly get. Dramatic irony is when the reader knows info that characters do not. In this book, dramatic irony is used so well. Because I know all the info about Emeline and Owen but they don’t, I was constantly in suspense. When will Owen get it? Will Emeline ever learn what I know and change her actions?! These questions kept me turning pages late into the night way past bedtime. And the history! I am ashamed to admit it, but I know very little about the War of 1812. I have not had good history teachers, which means I have had to teach myself via the historical fiction novels I read and the Google searches I’ve performed. The Liberty Bride is a treat in that I learned a ton of history about the War of 1812, and was never once bored. Why couldn’t my former history teachers ever teach me like MaryLu Tyndall has?! It is clear that the research in this novel is excellent and Mrs. Tyndall had a great time writing this book.
There is a moment in The Odyssey where Odysseus is so close to home he can almost touch it, but one of his ship’s crew members does something that causes Odysseus to become VERY far from home in the blink of an eye. It’s one of the saddest moments in all of The Odyssey. In The Liberty Bride, Emeline has spent the past two years living in England with her great-aunt. When her aunt dies she is put on a ship and sent back to America, but before she can reach home — literally right at the coast — Emeline’s ship is overtaken by a British warship. Emeline was initially excited about leaving her home in Baltimore because she wanted to experience a fantastic adventure away from home and away from the strict rules of her father, but things change with time. In the present day, being stuck as a prisoner on a British war ship miles from her homeland’s coast, Emeline realizes that home is precious, and one needs to be grateful for what she has before it is stolen away. This is a fantastic reminder especially as we enter into this holiday season. Now is not about what we have and what we don’t, or who we want to be with or who we don’t. Now is about celebrating Jesus, His birth and sacrifice, and appreciating all He has given for us. Put away the small stuff and appreciate what you have. You never know when you might not have it anymore.
Emeline has a poor relationship with God because of her earthly father’s model. Emeline’s father, as stated above, was a strict one. He was a man of steadfast rules and guidelines, and Emeline did NOT meet with his rigid expectations. Because of this, Emeline has ALWAYS felt like a failure. She can do no right, and God is the One who punishes her harshly every time she breaks one of her earthly father’s rules. When one is raised by an earthly father who is more involved in what he wants than what God asks, and then bad things keep happening to the child, it is really hard to see God as a loving, caring, nurturing Father. BUT God IS a GOOD, GOOD Father. There’s a fabulous moment in the novel when Hannah, Emeline’s friend and companion, scolds Emeline a little by stating, “God is not like your earthly father, my dear. The sooner you believe that, the sooner you will find peace” (100). This is TRUTH! This is not to say all earthly fathers are inherently bad. But, all earthly fathers are just that — earthly. God is NOT earthly. He can do abundantly more than all we ask or think. Knowing this, admitting this, and separating God our Father from our earthly fathers will bring about His great peace, something Emeline eventually comes to realize.
The Liberty Bride is a fantastic novel. The plot is fast-paced and highly engaging, the characters are excellently illustrated, and the history is fascinating. If you are looking for a book filled with adventures, a dashing hero, and a brave and never-boring heroine then I highly recommend The Liberty Bride. This is a fun book not to be missed.
What would a proper lady do?
Poor Emeline was convinced that the bad things in her life were happening because she was not behaving as a proper lady should. That God was somehow punishing her for wanting to pursue her art instead of being trapped in a marriage of servitude. For not doing enough. For not being enough.
Despite serving in the British navy for eight years, Owen was still a rebel set on getting all the adventure in his life that he could. He scoffed at his friend Ben’s faith in God, convinced that if there was a God, He would do well to simply abandon mankind.
Oh my! It’s hard to know where to start. The Liberty Bride is full of adventure, humor, faith, and love. It was such an experience to be on the ship with Emeline as the British attacked it, feeling the ship rocking and reeling against the cannon blasts. And then caring for the sick and wounded and experiencing the fear that caused her to pretend she was something that she was not. . .
The author told such a beautiful story which fully engaged me. I loved the characters, the plot, and the spiritual journey. There was a funeral scene that was simply amazing. I don’t want to spoil anything, so that is all I’ll say about it. It was quite clever how she used Emeline’s concepts of what a proper lady would do throughout the story. The descriptions used for some of the people were delightful. Here are a few examples:
“she was definitely a fluffhead”
“he resembled more an old piece of rope than a man”
“the poor lieutenant was halfmast shy of a ship’s complement”
“with a bulbous nose, arms as thick as masts, and a whitecap of hair atop his head”.
It’s hard to believe this is already the sixth book in the exciting Daughters of the Mayflower series. While the characters in these books have common ancestors, each story stands alone. I have enjoyed each of them and am so looking forward to reading the rest as well.
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Courage, determination and faith are found in this great story. I enjoyed reading this one. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall (Daughters of the Mayflower – Book 6) is Historical Christian Fiction. Specifically American and British history at the time of the War of 1812. Tyndall’s book is full of action with never a dull moment spying, escapes, medical emergencies, battles on land and sea. The characters are fearless and loyal to their respective countries but most are compassionate to others. Biblical wisdom, values, and growth are woven into the story and lives of the characters. Throughout the book characters are realistic and behave according to their beliefs. We are given a glimpse of how history may have happened and the effects of the war. I have read every book to date in this series and highly recommend each book for the Christian values, history and excellent stories. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. My thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for making this book available for me to read, enjoy and review.
The Liberty Bride – MaryLu Tyndall – During the process of organizing my tbr pile, I found several that I had won in giveaways and never read. And I think I didn’t read this one when I won it because I was gonna read the book that comes before it, but I didn’t own that one. And then I think I got distracted, but you really don’t need to read this series sequentially unless you are just feeling particularly orderly that day. I love love love this series! I’m going to be really sad when I run out of these because you get to read lots of really cool Christian Fiction writers in this group project! I loved the setting (Baltimore in the middle of the mess of James Madison’s Little War or the War of 1812)! If you like historical fiction, this is a great series! Happy Reading!
Liberty. It is something, I believe, we all take for granted, yet it is something that was bought with a steep price. In The Liberty Bride, we get to witness a glimpse of how The War of 1812 was for some. Intrigue and suspense shroud this novel, as two American’s end up becoming undercover agents of sorts, doing everything they can to survive, even if that means lying about where their loyalties lie.
I was instantly charmed by Owen and couldn’t help but love Emeline’s sweet spirit, my heart going out to both, unable to comprehend what they endured. The action was perfect, not too gruesome, but still painted a vivid picture. Me being prone to horrible bouts of motion sickness, I cannot even begin to fathom being on a ship for that long, during a battle no less!
Engaging, with intrigue, suspense, and wonderful writing, this was an enjoyable and wonderful escape!
*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own.
Lieutenant Owen Masters was an American spy on a British Naval warship that is off the coast of America in 1812. He had worked his way up the ranks and now was an officer in the Royal British Navy. His plan was to find out the British military plans and jump ship to deliver those plans to his uncle in Washington to help America win the war.
Emeline Baratt was returning home to America abroad one of her father’s privateer’s ships when it was captured by a British war ship. She was able to convince the captain that she was loyal to England and not America. But, not everyone is convinced of her loyalties. She was immediately repulsed by Lieutenant Masters but as she spent more time around him, she realized he had a kind heart and she wasn’t convinced that he was as loyal to England as he claimed, but she couldn’t risk letting him know her plans . . . or could she?
I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed each and every one. This one is no exception. She writes the story in great detail and the characters are well developed. There is suspense, drama, romance and love and a smattering of Christian beliefs. The story is a clean romance but not without difficulties and real life consequences.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
I absolutely love this series of books, the Mayflower Brides! The Liberty Bride is the 6th book in the collection and is just as delightful as each one before it.
This story takes place near the end of the War of 1812. The heroine, Emeline Barrett is the daughter of an American merchant, on her way home to America from staying with her aunt in England. When her father’s ship is captured by a British warship, she and the crew are taken captive as prisoners of war. Emeline lies to the captain and tells him that after her years spent in England, she is loyal to the crown. This is her way of attempting to keep her father’s crew safe and maybe being able to help America’s efforts in the war.
The hero, Owen Masters, is an American spy on the ship that took Emeline captive. And now, along with attempting to gain information he can take back to his uncle and the US military, he feels he must find a way to keep these Americans safe, all while keeping his true allegiance a secret.
These two are very similar personalities. Strong-willed, stubborn, adventurous…did I say stubborn?? They are both struggling with their image of God while fighting Him in completely different ways. Emeline believes that in order to gain God’s approval, she must be a “proper lady” and follow a very strict set of rules. Owen just blows all rules out of the water and does whatever he wants. They’re both wrong and they help each other see that. The two go through some very difficult situations which draws them together, but they try to fight their obvious attraction to one another because neither one wants to fall for an enemy of their beloved country.
The Liberty Bride is a wonderful addition to the Mayflower Brides collection. It’s well written, has a beautiful love story, both between Owen & Emeline and each of them & the Savior, along with adventure, danger, and patriotism. I very much enjoyed this story!
I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
4.5 stars
“I try so hard to be good, but sometimes it seems the world, or perhaps God, is against me.”
Just hours after musing about what it would feel like to escape her impending life of stuffy expectations by plunging into the sea, Emeline Barratt is trapped on board a Royal British Navy vessel as a prisoner of war. Prompted by her travel companion to use her feminine wiles to full advantage, she feigns allegiance to Britain; using her recent stay in England with a great aunt to corroborate her story.
Lieutenant Owen Masters is walking a fine line, serving aboard the HMS Marauder while he gathers intelligence information for the American military. Shocked to discover a beautiful young woman on board as a prisoner, Owen thinks her to be a co-patriot until she spouts off her true loyalties to his captain. Except that she is an enigma, using her nursing skills to treat both American and British soldiers, while quietly deflecting attention off of herself. The women that Owen has known, and there have been quite a few of them, never seemed to think about anyone but themselves.
When duty forces Owen and Emeline to share a dangerous mission, the mantra “give me liberty or give me death” rings loud and clear. This heart throbbing tale, with its boatloads of riveting history and war time romance, showcases this author’s signature ability to craft an enticing adventure on the high seas, during the war of 1812.
When Emeline is forced home from England on her father’s ship during the war, she finds herself held captive on a British ship. She meets Owen Masters, a lieutenant on board that ship. Owen, Emeline feels, is different than the other British officers in how he treats the prisoners. Emeline’s nursing skills are put to the test but so is her allegiance to her country. In order to get home, Emeline has to spy but she has to choose love or her land. I love the Daughters of the Mayflower series The author also includes some tie-in information at the end of the story. Love these historical fiction/romance stories.
Wow! She was captured and kept on a ship for months, made to treat wounded and sick sailors. She was strong and made the best of it when it was so hard. When forced to choose British or American she had to play the part of double agent and her shipmates that were captured with her felt betrayed. The times and trials she goes through was so interesting! The ending was unexpected but perfect. I may read this one again! “I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and NetGalley I was under no obligation to post a review.” My review is voluntary.
4.5 Stars
Another great addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower series, The Liberty Bride is set around the war of 1812, which I admittedly knew very little about before reading MaryLu Tyndall’s story.
Emeline Barrat tries her best to be a proper lady but often fails and despite her attempts at following rules and obeying God, she still manages to find herself wondering why God doesn’t answer her prayers.
Owen Masters does not follow rules when he can get away with it, as his presence as an American spy on a British naval ship can attest to.
When Emeline and many of her father’s crew are taken prisoner on Owen’s ship, he doesn’t know what to make of the beautiful woman. Her compassion is hard to ignore but where to her loyalties lie.
From sea to land, Owen and Emeline must first learn that God is love and gives those who love Him in return full and abundant lives, even when plans fail or when hardships come. Tyndall gives readers a rousing tale of intrigue, romance, and war with a heroine they will root for.
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The Liberty Bride by Marylu Tyndall is 6th in the series The Mayflower Brides.
Adventure abounds during this tale of the War of 1812. It is now 1814 and the British are planning to take Washington D.C. and Baltimore.
Owen Masters is the son of an apostate preacher and wants nothing to do with a God he perceives as distant and authoritarian. Throughout this book, he encounters people who are genuine Christians and they help him to discover the true God who loves him. While Owen is far from God, he is a staunch patriot even going so far as securing a British commission as a Naval officer in order to spy for America.
Emeline Baratt is returning to her home in Baltimore after several years in England with her wealthy aunt. Her ship is overtaken by the HMS Marauder where she meets Owen. They try to keep their American loyalty from eachother and the British ship’s crew as obstacles meet them at every turn. Eventually they band together to try to accomplish their goal of fighting for America’s freedom.
If you want an exciting tale and want to learn a bit of history, this book is for you. Ms. Tyndall has captured the foreboding of the hero and heroine as they seek to spy for their homeland.
*I was given a complimentary ARC of this book by the author. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
This author has never disappointed! Once again she has delivered a page turning, beautiful tale of historical events entwined with intriguing romance. Owen and Emeline have struggles with their beliefs in how God deals with them when they disobey or don’t follow Him. This is a well-written lesson for us all. Great detail, lively dialogue, twists, tears and flowing emotions all round out this novel in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. She knows how to make the realities of war come to life and complete a story. I thoroughly enjoyed this! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
The Liberty Bride is a very nice addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower series. This is a series in which each of the books stand alone. They tell the stories of men and women during major events in history. They are tied together only in the sense that the women in the stories come from the same family tree throughout the ages.
I really enjoyed The Liberty Bride. Emeline and Owen were characters who had based their views relating to God on the words and actions of their fathers. They both struggled with the idea of God’s grace throughout the story.
The settings for this novel were interesting and engaging, both on land and at sea. There were quite a few tense moments that built up the fear that either Emeline or Owen’s true loyalties would be revealed to the British. I also enjoyed watching Owen and Emeline fall in love with each other, even as they thought that they were on opposing sides of the war.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
What an adventure! More than once I was holding my breath waiting to see if the Emmeline and Owen would make it out of their situation safely. I loved Emeline and Owen, both having to hide their true loyalties, their compassion, how they each were devoted to their mission, and how they each found that God wasn’t vindictive and distant like they had grown to believe. This was a great story and I would recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post review.