Rachelle Rea Cobb

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The Sound of Diamonds

The Sound of Diamonds
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Series: The Steadfast Love Series, Book 1
Genres: Historical Fiction, Inspirational
Tag: Recommended Books
Publisher: WhiteFire Publishing
Publication Year: 2015
Length: 271 pages
ASIN: 1939023599
ISBN: 1939023599

Her only chance of getting home is trusting the man she hates.

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About the Book

Book One in The Steadfast Love Series

With the protestant Elizabeth on the throne of England and her family in shambles, Catholic maiden Gwyneth seeks refuge in the Low Countries of Holland, hoping to soothe her aching soul. But when the Iconoclastic Fury descends and bloodshed overtakes her haven, she has no choice but to trust the rogue who arrives, promising to see her safely home to her uncle’s castle. She doesn’t dare to trust him…and yet doesn’t dare to refuse her one chance to preserve her own life and those of the nuns she rescues from the burning convent.

Dirk Godfrey is determined to restore his honor at whatever cost. Running from a tortured past, Dirk knows he has only one chance at redemption, and it lies with the lovely Gwyneth, who hates him for the crimes she thinks he committed. He must see her to safety, prove to the world that he is innocent, prove that her poor eyesight is not the only thing that has blinded her but what is he to do when those goals clash?

The home Gwyneth knew is not what she once thought. When a dark secret and a twisted plot for power collide in a castle masquerading as a haven, the saint and the sinner must either dare to hold to hope…or be overcome.

Praise for The Sound of Diamonds

Endorsements
Beside being a great storyteller and knowing her subject, in this case the Reformation, Rachelle Rea is a stunning writer. I felt pulled into the action from page one, wanting to know what will happen next. The story starts in the Low Countries of Holland, during the height of the Reformation, and Rea does not shy from the violence and confusion of the times. This young writer has a promising career as a novelist ahead of her!
– Sara Goff, author of I Always Cry at Weddings and founder of the global education charity Lift the Lid, Inc
In her eloquently-written debut novel, Rachelle Rea brings a story of grief and restoration, heartache and redemption. Dirk’s love for Gwyn kept me flipping the pages, and I found it to be the perfect illustration of God’s adoration for His children: Gentle and unconditional, despite our anger and misjudgments. This well-researched historical novel accurately portrays the language of the sixteenth century, enticing the reader to be swept away on a journey from the very first page … one that they will certainly not forget.
– Tessa Emily Hall, YA author of Selah Award Finalist Purple Moon and Unwritten Melody
The Sound of Diamonds is a rare treat for young adult readers who love historical fiction. Rea’s prose is rich and exquisite and her story is impeccably researched. She gives readers a stunning setting and layered, flawed characters who, in finding their way through a dangerous and dark time, made me want to know everything about the Iconoclastic Fury. I’m a huge fan!
– Laura Anderson Kurk, author of Glass Girl and Perfect Glass
Readers of Jody Hedlund's new medieval YA series and Melanie Dickerson's fairytale-based YA novels will love Rachelle Rea's The Sound of Diamonds.
– Dawn Crandall, award-winning author of The Everstone Chronicles
Rachelle Rea’s debut novel transports readers back to the danger and mystique of Europe during the 1500s. Rich in church history and woven together with romantic suspense, The Sounds of Diamonds is a fascinating story and stellar debut. I look forward to reading more from Rachelle Rea!
– Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of Chateau of Secrets and The Black Cloiser
With a lovely style that is mature and seasoned, at an enviable professional level, readers are in for a real treat with Rachelle Rea's debut. Beautifully written, The Sound of Diamonds is a gem. An unusual heroine, a unique setting, and a heart-stopping hero make this a must-read for historical fiction fans. Encore, Rachelle Rea!
– Laura Frantz, author of The Mistress of Tall Acre
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About the Author
Rachelle Rea Cobb

Rachelle Rea Cobb has history with words. She penned her first short story in middle school, her first novel right out of high school, and signed a three-book publishing contract right after college. Her Steadfast Love series (from WhiteFire Publishing) is the tale of a Catholic maiden entrenched in the Dutch Revolution–and the redheaded Protestant man who brings her to love and faith.

But Rachelle believes writing isn’t all heart and art; it’s structure and syntax, too. One of her favorite things to do is help others polish their own pages until they shine. She works with authors (traditional and self-published), ESL writers, students, and bloggers.

She lives in a seaside Southern town with her new husband, who shares the name of Rachelle’s first fictional hero—even though she hadn’t yet met her husband when she wrote three books about a man with the same first name!

Other Books in "The Steadfast Love Series"
The Sound of Silver
The Sound of Emeralds
Letters Home
Follow the Dawn
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