First Line Friday – An Uncommon Woman (Laura Frantz)

Posted 10 July 2020 by Katie in Christian Fiction, First Line Fridays, Historical, Romance / 5 Comments

Happy Friday, book lovers, and welcome to First Line Friday hosted by Hoarding Books. I’m in a super busy season at the moment (as evidenced by a deplorable lack of posts on my blog recently!), hence I’m being more organised than usual about our book club read this month. I’m about to start Laura Frantz’s An Uncommon Woman a whole WEEK before book club meets. Yes, you read that correctly. A whole WEEK! None of this starting-it-the-day-before-book-club nonsense this month. 🤣 

Ahem. But seriously, we will be getting the keys to our brand new home next Tuesday (a whole month earlier than expected!), so my life has been all about organising tradies (Aussie-speak for tradespersons, eg electricians, floor layers, etc) to do all the finishing touches on our home. Not to mention getting ready to move again. Exciting times!

But enough about me—I love this first line! I’ve spent my fair share of time pondering flounced petticoats myself. 😉

About the Book

Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical 18th-century woman. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with.

Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical 18th-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the French and Indian War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa’s long-lost friend, Keturah, who disappeared from the settlement years earlier.

Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when circumstances force Clay’s hand–and heart–the stage is set for one very private and one very public reckoning.

Intense, evocative, and laced with intricate historical details that bring the past to life, An Uncommon Woman will transport you to the picturesque and dangerous western Virginia mountains of 1770.

Amazon US  |  Amazon AU  |  Goodreads

First Line

I’d love it if you’d share the first line of whatever you’re currently reading in the comments. And don’t forget, you can find out what other bloggers are sharing for First Line Friday by going over to Hoarding Books blog and finding all the links. If you’ve got your own blog, why not join in and add your link over there. 🙂

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5 responses to “First Line Friday – An Uncommon Woman (Laura Frantz)”

  1. MrsDMVH

    Congratulations on your house and on reading this one early!!! Have a wonderful weekend and happy settling in to your new home!

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  2. bellesmoma16

    This is such a good book. I hope you’re enjoying it.

    Happy Friday!
    On my blog I’m sharing the first lines from Start With Me by Kara Issac: https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2020/07/10/first-line-friday-143/. It’s a fantastic novel! Currently I’m reading The Trouble With Love by Toni Shiloh so I’ll share from there.
    “If I was going on a non-date with Waldorf Emmett Bell, I wanted to look my best.”
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend! 😀❤📚

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  5. Paula Shreckhise

    My first line this week is from A BRIDE OF CONVENIENCE by Jody Hedlund:
    Vancouver Island January 12, 1863
    “I ain’t gonna make it, Zoe.”

    Reply

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