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Cadence to Glory: A Novel of the American Revolution (House of Parr Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Mary Dearmon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The year is 1773, and rumors of revolution abound. The return of the wealthy Eton family to Williamsburg, Virginia, however, briefly distracts the town's elite. The youngest Eton son, Thomas, thus reunites with Priscilla Parr, his childhood friend and the now-cynical daughter of a proud Loyalist family. Thomas learns to admire her scathing wit while Priscilla finds herself drawn to his ambitious idealism. He soon introduces her to the radical principles of liberty, the fuel of the colonial rebellion. On the eve of Revolution, however, fate turns against the young lovers, whose families are politically opposed. As the ideological forces within her own home begin to parallel the clash between Britain and the Colonies, Priscilla is unexpectedly faced with a dangerous decision between two rivaling ideals - and destinies. Set against a backdrop of intrigue, espionage, treachery, and romance, "Cadence to Glory" thus chronicles the deepening schism within the Parr family. By exploring the ancient conflicts between youth and age, conviction and neutrality, self-interest and principle, the novel speculates that liberty itself is as natural and inevitable as the coming of age.
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    House of Parr
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    November 18, 2014
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"With the American Revolution as a backdrop, debut novelist Dearmon offers an enjoyable, old-fashioned love story set in Williamsburg, Virginia...An ambitious first offering from a new talent." -Kirkus Reviews

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PUMNFMS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 18, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 18, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2968 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 116 ratings

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Mary Beth Dearmon lives in Birmingham, AL. She lives with her husband and children.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Mesmerizing- I could not put it down! One of my favorite books of all time.
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Mesmerizing- I could not put it down! One of my favorite books of all time.
An utterly engrossing novel set around the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg, I truly could not put this book down! After setting up the characters and background, the author plunges into some of the richest storytelling I have ever read with an epic love story component I found riveting. The character development, imagery and dialogue create a layered tapestry of what life would have been like in Colonial Williamsburg. The book focuses specifically on the Parr family with a female protagonist named Priscilla- her journey was so inspiring that I was moved to tears at some points. The novel is hopeful without being saccharine, clearly well researched (even though fictional) and an absolute must read! You can't tell a book by its cover, but I do love the cover art and overall quality of the book pages, font selected etc. It's a gem!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing- I could not put it down! One of my favorite books of all time.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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An utterly engrossing novel set around the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg, I truly could not put this book down! After setting up the characters and background, the author plunges into some of the richest storytelling I have ever read with an epic love story component I found riveting. The character development, imagery and dialogue create a layered tapestry of what life would have been like in Colonial Williamsburg. The book focuses specifically on the Parr family with a female protagonist named Priscilla- her journey was so inspiring that I was moved to tears at some points. The novel is hopeful without being saccharine, clearly well researched (even though fictional) and an absolute must read! You can't tell a book by its cover, but I do love the cover art and overall quality of the book pages, font selected etc. It's a gem!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing- I could not put it down! One of my favorite books of all time.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
An utterly engrossing novel set around the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg, I truly could not put this book down! After setting up the characters and background, the author plunges into some of the richest storytelling I have ever read with an epic love story component I found riveting. The character development, imagery and dialogue create a layered tapestry of what life would have been like in Colonial Williamsburg. The book focuses specifically on the Parr family with a female protagonist named Priscilla- her journey was so inspiring that I was moved to tears at some points. The novel is hopeful without being saccharine, clearly well researched (even though fictional) and an absolute must read! You can't tell a book by its cover, but I do love the cover art and overall quality of the book pages, font selected etc. It's a gem!
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Sarah Middleton
4.0 out of 5 stars Give this a chance, even if you're not a history buff!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018
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I read this book a few months ago. I reminded me a bit of Jane Austen - but set during the beginnings of the American Revolutionary War. Though the action moves pretty fast at time - I sometimes wished she would linger more at describing scenes and city life - I was pleasantly surprised at some plot twists and weaving of characters in a way I didn't expect. I think this book does a great job at exploring personal tensions arising from political differences. It's an interesting picture of intimate life that might have occurred during this huge world-changing event. The main character is small in the grand scheme of things, but compelling and brave in her own sphere.
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Pam
5.0 out of 5 stars Cadence to Glory = quite possibly my new favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023
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Dr Dearmon has succeeded in writing a book that quickly became my favorite, so much so that I just finished reading it for the second time. This is rare for me since I normally don't like reruns or reading a book.

I am an avid reader of historical fiction, and this book definitely didn't disappoint. The details about the people, places, and events paint a vivid picture of a most interesting story and give insight to many details in the birth of our nation., including many details about just how costly our freedom was and how precious that freedom is.

I can't wait for the prequel which I hear is coming in the spring of 2023.
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Bill B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful language tells an impressive story of colonial America
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015
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The great surprise and delight of this book, from the first page to the last, is Mary Beth Dearmon's exclusive use of period language to propel her narrative. With conversations, observations, letters, and the inner musings of her principle character, Priscilla, we are drawn page by page into the lives of prominent families living in 1774 in the colonial capitol of Williamsburg. As Dearmon's story progresses, the veneer of Virginia's genteel colonial society is fractured. The rebellion for freedom, initially a distant rumour from Boston, grows, and as the danger of its impact is gradually understood, the members of the Virginia families are forced to declare allegiance to the Crown - or to the Revolution. Old friendships and new loves are equally threatened as Dearmon's characters make their ways into the new and uncharted landscapes that unfold, and with that, the reader is taken on the journey with her characters. I loved the pace of the story, the wonderful language, the realism, and the historical context. The book is more than 300 pages - I read it in two sittings, but it is a treat that deserves two readings!
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Joseph P. Allard
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
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light on specific historical content but does contain one family's perspective of "society" at the time
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SP
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
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Loved this book. Truly draws you in. Well written, one to read over and over again.
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David Ross
4.0 out of 5 stars it is a love story set during the Revolutionary War
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015
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This is advertised as a novel about the Revolutionary War. More precisely, it is a love story set during the Revolutionary War. It essentially a story of two families and a young man from one and the girl from the other, who, until the outbreak of hostilities, are friends, but find that they support opposing sides, creating difficulties for the young couple. It is moderately entertaining.
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Grace M. Wenzel
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
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Beautifully written and well-researched, very highly recommended!
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