Point Books Conducive To Indigo
Original Title: | Indigo |
ISBN: | 0595002021 (ISBN13: 9780595002023) |
Edition Language: | English URL https://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/bookdetail.aspx?bookid=SKU-000003495 |
Beverly Jenkins
Paperback | Pages: 372 pages Rating: 4.42 | 2295 Users | 341 Reviews
Identify Based On Books Indigo
Title | : | Indigo |
Author | : | Beverly Jenkins |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | US / CAN / UK edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 372 pages |
Published | : | August 20th 2000 by iUniverse (first published November 1st 1996) |
Categories | : | Romance. Historical Romance. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
Chronicle Toward Books Indigo
As a child Hester Wyatt escaped slavery, but now the dark skinned beauty is a dedicated member of Michigan's Underground railroad, offering other runaways a chance at the freedom she has learned to love. When one of her fellow conductors brings her an injured man to hide, Hester doesn't hesitate even after she is told about the price on his head. The man in question is the great conductor known as the "Black Daniel" a vital member of the north's Underground railroad network, but Hester finds him so rude and arrogant, she begins to question her vow to hide him.When the injured and beaten Galen Vachon, aka, the Black Daniel awakens in Hester's cellar, he is unprepared for the feisty young conductor providing his care. As a member of one of the wealthiest free Black families in New Orleans, Galen has turned his back on the lavish living he is accustomed to in order to provide freedom to those enslaved in the south. However, as he heals he cannot turn his back on Hester Wyatt. Her innocence fills him like a breath of fresh air and he is determined to make her his, but traitors have to be found, slave catchers have to be routed and Hester's refusal to trust her own heart have to be overcome before she and Galen can find the freedom only love can bring.
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Rating Based On Books Indigo
Ratings: 4.42 From 2295 Users | 341 ReviewsArticle Based On Books Indigo
One of My FavoritesThis is only my third novel by Beverly Jenkins. And she has yet to disappoint! I've read Night Song, Vivid and now Indigo. I enjoyed the heated romance between Hester and Galen. The chemistry between Galen and Hester was so charged, they couldn't help but fall for each other. Their story just leapt off the pages. Galen was so used to being able to get any woman he wanted and he was so undone when Hester constantly told him 'No', he just couldn't help but fall in love with herQuality. Pure quality. But I would expect nothing less from Ms. Bev. Indigo was published in 1996. My admiration for pioneers of the romance genre is immeasurable, but 22-year-old romance novels don't always age well. That Indigo aged well indicates Beverly Jenkins' enduring talent.Indigo is a romance, but it is also a history. As a certified history nerd, I must pay my respects. Historical romances are sometimes lacking in history, but here it is tangible and thorough. Jenkins seamlessly wove
I'm so happy I discovered Ms Jenkins! This novel was absolutely amazing, so thanks to my romance reading buddies for bringing this author to my attention. Hester's story was heartbreaking and uplifting, and the blend of history and fiction was seamless. I appreciated the fact that the story behind the "traitor" was nuanced, and not a simple whodunit; it was shocking and sad, but ultimately resolved in the best way possible.I also loved the fact that there was a bibliography at the end, so I can
So that's what I said when I finished this book.. Listen up people, this is gonna be a quick review. This book is just about everything. I mean everything. I feel edified, entertained, horrified, and maybe I'm a bit of a better person for reading this thing...maybe not. Either way, damn. I bow down to the brilliance that is Beverly Jenkins.NOTE: read for 2017 New Years Reading Challenge, African American romance.
4.5 stars. I finished this a week ago but havent been keeping up with GR. I enjoyed listening to this. The story was interesting and well-researched. I enjoyed the perspective and the slice of history I rarely choose to read about. Real historical figure, John Brown, made an appearance. Jenkins was able to combine the realities of the day with the a convincing romance, and I applaud the result. I found some of the word choices to be dated, which is to be expected, and some parts seemed a little
I feel like this deserves a couple scores, one for its actual importance and then one for how I actual rate books, which is based on how much I enjoyed it. And in this case, that probably averages out to a 3.5.A problem I have as a reader is hype aversion. When someone/some book are consistently praised so highly, as Ms. Jenkins and Indigo are, I expect a life changing book. That's my own problem. But in this particular case, that meant that things like the hero refusing to call the heroine by
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