The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz is a standalone work of historical fiction. It takes place in the mid-1700s. The story is a bit slow to start, but it keeps the reader wanting to know what happens next. It deals with a young woman who is content in her simple and relatively uncomplicated life on the Acadian Shore. However, everything around her is about to change and she must learn how to adapt and change with it.

Sylvie, the young woman, is an interesting character. Laura Frantz’s crafting of Sylvie’s character is like a work of art. Reading her story and finding out what will happen to her next becomes very compelling. Frantz has a way of drawing the reader into her tale and really convincing the readers they should be interested.

The romantic relationship in the book is completely filled with all the pains, dangers, and anxiety of life, but at the same time focused on the simplicity, complexity, and true beauty of love. The author doesn’t leave the reader with only a romantic example of love. She weaves in the somewhat mysterious brother of Sylvie, Bleu. The complete faith and love siblings Bleu and Sylvie share spans miles and time. This is a well-crafted tale and an enjoyable read.

Review of an Advance Reader Copy Provided by the Publisher

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore: Reports of fighting amongst two opposing forces in battles; character abducts another character; characters are forcibly removed from their homes.

Sex/Nudity: Characters kiss and embrace.

Mature Subject Matter:

Territorial conflict, racial prejudice, death of close family members.

Drug/Alcohol Use:

Characters consume alcohol at a party.