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“Dru controlled most of her waking hours, but she wouldn’t control Ella’s thoughts. You haven’t been the same size as your mother since you were ten.”         Ella

 

Alberta (Canada) inspirational novelist, Lisa J. Flickinger, just released a fun, summer novella based on the Cinderella story:

Ella Goodwin, abandoned by her father and abused by her stepsister, seeks to make sense of her new life as a prisoner in her own home. Squirreled away in the attic, she lets her imagination soar by designing and sewing a magnificent gown. However, all hopes of attending the masked ball are dashed when she’s discovered and her gown is stolen.

Thomas Bailey, withdrawn from active duty in the Foreign Service, struggles with a moral issue he must resolve if he wishes to keep his position. He arrives at his coworker’s home to deliver a parcel, a beautiful pair of red silk shoes, and unaware of any deception he agrees to escort the women of the house to the ball.

Chaos and confusion ensue as Thomas attempts to extricate himself from the clutches of an obnoxious stepsister. Will he unravel the mystery and learn the true identity of the beautiful woman who has captured his heart? Join author Lisa Flickinger as she takes you on a fairytale journey though time when life was simpler … or was it?

This fun and familiar novella reached #1 Christian Historical Fiction on Amazon.ca. Congrats, Lisa.

Lisa Flickinger

Lisa Flickinger, author of historical novels Fool’s Notion, and All That Glitters, lives and writes from the cliff of a river along the majestic Rocky Mountains. When not writing or reading, you will find her scouring antique shops to add to her collection of old ladders, brooms, linens … or sipping a maple latte with friends and family.

To purchase Ella, click on the cover above, or to visit Lisa, go to www.lisajflickinger.com

 

BONUS BOOK REVIEW by Janice L. Dick

Think Ever After with an underpinning of morality and faith, and the perfect spark of humor. Lisa J. Flickinger’s redo of the Cinderella story is entertaining and fresh.

Ella’s father is away on an extended military posting abroad, and his new wife has brought her two daughters, formerly unknown to her new husband, to live in the household. As the story goes, they mistreat Ella at every opportunity.

Ella has no way of contacting her father, until an officer shows up who has worked for him. But how can she contrive a way to convince him that she is the real daughter, and that her father’s estate is in jeopardy if left in the clutches of his new family? And what is this feeling that has arisen toward the man who has the power to step in and save her?

Oh, and the red slippers, brought along by Ella’s father’s emissary for his “only daughter.” Perfect. The mean stepsister claims them, then fabricates a long list of excuses and postponements to trying on the slippers, which are half the length of her foot. And in the end, whom do they fit? This is one of those stories that’s fun to read even though you know the ending. Or do you?

The truth is, the cover grabbed me first. It’s gorgeous, a more accurate rendering of a historical character than many I’ve seen on other historical fiction covers. Definitely a winner in my opinion.

I found the Ella novella to be engaging, and although it is based on a premise that good will win out, there is enough tension to keep me reading. I recommend this short book to all those who love fairy tales, especially those with a romantic bent.

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51wrxfWrGAL._AA160_Two sisters, two dreams.

Vivian Connor wants nothing more than peace and contentment. She is the generous, caring older sister who does her best to look after her younger siblings and her parents. But her younger sister Virginia—Ginny—“will suffocate if I have to stay in this house one more minute.” Her dreams prove to be much broader and wilder than any of her friends or family can guess. No matter what Vivian says, Ginny cannot be dissuaded from forging ahead toward her dreams.

When Ginny gets herself into more trouble than she bargained for, believing that her “friend” Logan will truly strike it rich in the Klondike, Vivian determines to rescue her, with God’s help. But how can she leave to follow Ginny when her father’s health is failing, and her parents struggle with enormous financial burdens?

Alistair, a young doctor from the town where the Connor family now lives, has also been seeing Ginny and has fallen for her. When he realizes her dangerous situation, he determines to find and give what aid he is able.

Ben McCormack, a local farmer whom Vivian has met in town, has arranged to marry a girl from Dawson City, although he’s never met her. He ends up traveling the same route as Vivian and discovers that, against his will, he has feelings for her.

Author Lisa Flickinger writes a riveting historical fiction set in the time of the Klondike Gold Rush, a time when vast numbers of men—and women—are consumed with greed as they risk all to seek their fortunes. She has done her research well, making the situations and locations real and believable, from the busy and dangerous waterfront, to Dawson City and the desolate tent communities nearby. Lisa writes from a Christian worldview, offering hope in the face of extreme distress.

The main characters in this book are individual and distinct, but they also grow and change as they meet with obstacles in their paths. The wide variance in characters adds to the tension in the book, especially between Vivian and Ginny. How can you help someone who doesn’t wish to be helped?

I think the plot is the strongest element of this story. The reader truly cannot foresee what will happen next. The twists and turns defy imagination. This story kept me flipping quickly through screens as I read, wishing I could warn Ginny, encourage Vivian, applaud Alistair and ask Ben what he was thinking.

I’d recommend this book as a good read for anyone who appreciates historical fiction with a strong plot, a Christian message and a positive takeaway.

 

Author Lisa Flickinger

Author Lisa Flickinger

Wife of one, mother of three, and grandmother of seven, I live and write in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. My journey to publication began in the stacks of our local library where I devoured fiction as a young girl and created small books out of construction paper.

When I’m not writing or reading, you will find me combing through antique shops, walking in the woods with my faithful Labrador Zeke, or sipping a Creme Brulee latte with friends. 

The release of my first novel All That Glitters fulfills the lifelong dream of sharing the characters in my head with you, dear reader.

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