A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma

 

A story of people who were at the Alamo and before that, blends with a present-day couple, tied together through a piece of jewelry. Very interesting. Brings to life what it might have been like back then, some of the difficulties they had to live through. Santa Anna had invited people to come to Texas, then Mexico, for free land. Later he turned on them and became a dictator and people rebelled. Immigration back then and present day are touched upon, the humanity of it. Excellent read.

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The Lady in Residence by Allison Pittman

 

Modern day Dini Blackstone is a tour guide on a haunted story tour in San Antonio, near the old site of the Alamo, and also a magician. She's been obsessed with one of the women from that time and her story for years. Then Quinn comes to her tour, with artifacts from his relative who was the detective investigating the old case. Both descendants of these people, they begin their own story of discovery. Good read. Christian.  Goes back and forth from the original characters over 100 years ago to present. Well told and well woven. Although time lapse stories are not my favorite, I was impressed with this one.
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The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo

As expected from the title this story is centered on the disastrous battle at the Alamo, although (thankfully for them) at a distance. It's more a story of people who lived in the surrounding areas. These people are the descendants of pirates, a continuation in a series that would benefit the reader to read first, but isn't necessary to enjoy this story. Clay goes to Texas undercover as a soldier to aide the Texians financially. Because of all the influx of factions for control, the area is filled with people hiding what side they are on. He is waylaid, shot, and ends up at Ellis' family farm. She is a healer, using local herbs and knowledge that has been handed down to her. Clay survives due to her healing and tenacity, traits they both share. He and Ellis' family join together to fight for what is right. An interesting tale of this area and people surrounding this embattled area, plus the people from without who nevertheless want a piece of the action - for various reasons. No such struggle for control operates in a vacuum. An excellent story to be entertained and learn from history.

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