One year ago Charlotte Bower’s life was ripped apart when Creek Indians attacked, killed her parents, and separated her from her young brother—now, she will stop at nothing to find him. After a year of
captivity, she has finally made her escape. Her search will begin in New Orleans, where captives were taken after the raid. But how to reach a city hundreds of miles away? As she watches men boarding a waiting ship, Charlotte formulates a bold plan: if it’s men they need for the ship’s crew, it’s a man they’ll get. Taking on her childhood nickname, Charlie, it is all too easy to gain passage on the New Orleans-bound vessel. Easy, that is, until Charlie is caught . . .From the moment he sets eyes on the new deckhand, Captain Alden Thatcher knows one thing for certain: Charlie Bower is no man. But for reasons of his own, he keeps her secret. As their journey progresses, however, the voyage is increasingly ill-fated. With danger ever present, Charlie and the captain find themselves relying on one another in ways they’d never imagined. As they draw closer to her goal, Charlotte is faced with the most perilous adventure of all—an adventure that may risk her heart.
As soon as Captain Alden Thatcher, meets Charlie he knows she's disguised as a man. Most literature allows for women to completely be disguised as a man with the men none the wiser, however I think Charlotte's Promise is a more realistic approach. It's hard to believe that femininity can completely disappear even with a disguise as frequently as it's mentioned in literature. I enjoyed reading about Charlotte, Captain Thatcher and their shipmates. The characters were interesting and it was easy to get wrapped up in their world. I also liked the backdrop of the War of 1812. It was interesting to get a glimpse into the time period and learn more about human slavery from battles. The battle scenes were interesting and it was interesting to read Moore's take on it. I also enjoy reading about the workings of the ship. It was very interesting and you can tell that the book was well researched. The romance was gradual and at parts felt a little rushed. Overall, it was an enjoyable story. This book would be an excellent mother's day gift! Some of the characters mentioned in this story also have their own books - The Shipbuilder's Wife and My Dearest Enemy. To find out more about Charlotte's Promise, click here.
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