He once destroyed everything she loved. Now, only he can save her from ruin.
Can she forgive, and even love, her enemy?
In this dark, immersive tale, the author of STRANGE EDEN returns to colonial Nassau to continue the story of Eliza Sharpe’s volatile marriage to Charles Sharpe.
1792: In the aftermath of her lover Jean’s death, Eliza harbors a secret that threatens to make her fraught situation even worse. She is carrying his child. But when the clairvoyant slave Cleo comes to her aid, the solution holds devastating consequences.
Charles, meanwhile, is engaged in his own secret dealings. When he reveals his plans to Eliza, she is forced to do the unthinkable: to reframe the man she’s viewed for so long as an enemy, into an ally, perhaps even a friend.
Perhaps more.
Events directed by Lord Dunmore’s insatiable greed threaten to destroy their shaky reconciliation. Clandestine political meetings emerge as the other colonists seek an end to the corruption on the island, and they turn to Charles for leadership. But the governor of the Bahamas wants him dead, and he’s hired the perfect man for the deed.
Can Eliza forgive the man she once viewed as a monster? Or has the desperation and darkness that lurks within the walls of Pleasant Hall finally driven her to madness?
What did I think?
After reading Strange Eden, I couldn't wait to continue Eliza's story in book 2 and The Island King does not disappoint. I couldn't put it down as I devoured every beautifully written word of this outstanding historical fiction novel.
As The Island King is a continuation of the story, it is better to have read Strange Eden but I think it could work quite well as a standalone because it does contain recaps. It is worth reading the books in order though to really understand the characters and their personalities. I adore book-loving Eliza but she has some challenges to face as a woman in the 18th century.
Gina Giordano's writing is very vivid and immersive as she draws the reader into her Caribbean saga. This island is far from a paradise for Eliza with a husband she despises, a corrupt governor, oppressed slaves and vengeful spirits.
Filled with drama, danger and a sprinkling of the supernatural, The Island King is an epic saga that swept me away to the Caribbean. After the huge cliffhanger in The Island King, I can't wait to see how the story will conclude in Color of Fire and I don't have long to wait as I'm reading it next.
I received a gifted paperback for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Purchase link: https://mybook.to/islandking-zbt
About the author:
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Gina Giordano always had an insatiable curiosity and a penchant for history. Born in New York City, she is a writer, artist, and a conjurer of the past. She holds a BA in history and a master’s degree in historical fiction from New York University, and has traveled to over sixty-five countries across the globe. When she is not climbing ancient ruins or exploring forgotten palaces, she enjoys swimming with sharks in remote pristine waters. Her debut novel, Strange Eden, was longlisted for the 2023 Bath Novel Award.
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