The Island King

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by onemoreexclamation

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About The Book

Title: The Island King

Author: Gina Giordano

Release Date: June 7, 2024

Publisher: Kaferhaus Press

Find it Here: Amazon

In this dark, immersive tale, the author of STRANGE EDEN returns to colonial Nassau to continue the story of Eliza Sharpe’s volatile marriage to Charles Sharpe.

1792: In the aftermath of her lover Jean’s death, Eliza harbors a secret that threatens to make her fraught situation even worse. She is carrying his child. But when the clairvoyant slave Cleo comes to her aid, the solution holds devastating consequences.

Charles, meanwhile, is engaged in his own secret dealings. When he reveals his plans to Eliza, she is forced to do the unthinkable: to reframe the man she’s viewed for long as an enemy, into an ally, perhaps even a friend.

Perhaps more.

Events directed by Lord Dunmore’s insatiable greed threaten to destroy their shaky reconciliation. Clandestine political meetings emerge as the other colonists seek an end to the corruption on the island, and they turn to Charles for leadership. But the governor of the Bahamas wants him dead, and he’s hired the perfect man for the deed.

Can Eliza forgive the man she once viewed as a monster? Or has the desperation and darkness that lurks within the walls of Pleasant Hall finally driven her to madness?

Review for The Island King

What a great follow up to Strange Eden. The author has a gift for putting the reader right into the story and hello – Nassau – the closest thing I have to a vacation this summer! Charles makes an abrupt change without much of a lead into it. Eliza is harboring secrets. Together, they begin to reconcile their marriage. This book has suspense, perseverance, and even a bit of paranormal activity. The bulk of the story was enthralling but I’m not a fan of cliffhangers – no spoilers here – but I wasn’t a fan of the ending. Cough. Cough.

About The Author

Gina Giordano always had an insatiable curiosity and penchant for history. Born in New York City, she is a writer, artist, and a conjurer of the past. She holds a BA in history and a master’s degree in historical fiction from New York University and has traveled to over fifty countries across the globe. When she is not climbing ancient ruins or exploring forgotten palaces, she enjoys swimming with sharks in remote pristine waters. Strange Eden is her debut novel.

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