I have only read 1 time travel book before but was so drawn to this book, i went for it. Read healer of carthage a novel by lynne gentry available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lynne is an inspirational speaker and dramatic performer who loves spending time with her family and. A novel the carthage chronicles series by lynne gentry. She is a professional acting coach, theater director, and playwright. Lisbeth hastings doesnt take her fathers letter summoning her to egypt seriously, but after making a.
I was enthralled by the story and devoured the pages quickly. Lisbeth hastings from the upcoming novel healer of carthage and how they stumbled upon a mystery thousands of years old and began the fateful journey to the cave of the swimmers. Lynne gentry author of stories that take you to another world. Aug 30, 2015 cant wait to go to this ancient mediterranean port to research my time travel novels. Im not typically into time travel stories, but id heard great things about this one and decided to try it. Lynne gentry books list of books by author lynne gentry. A novel the carthage chronicles book 1 kindle edition by gentry, lynne. Lynne gentrys authentic voice and rich detail in this breathtaking timetravel adventure delight with every twist. Healer of carthage held me captive from the first page to the last. Previously forced to leave the love of her life back in time in roman carthage, lisbeth must return, taking her daughter with.
Healer of carthage the carthage chronicles lynne gentry. Healer of carthage is a strong debut by lynne gentry and i highly recommend it to all readers. Lisbeth struggles with both her situation with her mother and her personal faith. The narrative comes to a satisfactory conclusion, but readers may have a hard time waiting for book two in the series. Healer of carthage king county library system overdrive. Lynne gentry has written for numerous publications and is a professional acting coach, theater director, and playwright with several fulllength musicals and a chicago childrens theater curriculum to her credit.
The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new. Lisbeth hastings falls into 3rd century carthage, she cant believe her misfortune. Return to exile the carthage chronicles, book 2 by lynne. One can picture carthage of the third century and learn about the society of that time. With chapter excerpts from the following spring 2014 new releases. I read lynne gentrys first book reinventing leona and really enjoyed it. A novel the carthage chronicles by lynne gentry healer of carthage. A modernday doctor gets trapped in thirdcentury carthage, rome, where she uncovers buried secrets.
Healer of carthage by lynne gentry healer of carthage. I can happily say that it lived up to my expectations. Healer of carthage is a wellwritten novel with a welldeveloped depth to its characters and the environment of the ancient city. See the complete the carthage chronicles series book list in order, box. With surprising twists readers wont see coming, gentry has created an inspiring. This eshort prequel to the carthage chronicles series offers an exclusive look at the romance of archaeologist lawrence hastings and dr. A modernday doctor gets trapped in thirdcentury carthage, rome, where she uncovers buried secrets, confronts christian. The best fiction sampler ever 2014 howard books bookshare. Gentry has also written a sequel, return to exile, that will. Healer of carthage the carthage chronicles family fiction. Healer of carthage by lynne gentry overdrive rakuten.
Lynne gentry captivates readers with time travel and. Healer of carthage by lynne gentry a modernday doctor gets trapped in thirdcentury carthage, rome, where she uncovers buried secrets, confronts christian. It follows the story of lisbeth hastings and cyprian thascius. Return to exile, valley of decision f irstyear resident dr. Lynne gentry has written for numerous publications and is a professional acting coach. Gladiator games, plagues, romance, and high stakes political intrigue carried me from the filthy streets of ancient tunisia to its lavish palaces with a cast of characters i wont soon forget. Healer of carthage ebook by lynne gentry rakuten kobo. Scifi novel of the day healer of carthage, by lynne gentry. Dont get hung up with the time travel part, if youre not a time travel reader. Lynne gentry author lynne gentry has written for numerous publications.
Author lynne gentrys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. Buy healer of carthage carthage chronicles by lynne gentry isbn. Return to exile, lynne gentrys sweeping saga of lost dreams, epic struggles, sinister passions, and unrequited loveall playing out against the stunning backdrop of thirdcentury romereturns to enthrall readers of her earlier healer of carthage. See all books authored by lynne gentry, including valley of decision, and healer of carthage, and more on. Lisbeth hastings from the upcoming novel healer of carthageand how they stumbled upon a mystery thousands of years old and began the fateful journey to the cave of the swimmers. Once again maggie hastings goes back in time to roman carthage, but this time she is all grown up, without her mother, lisbeth, in tow. Healer of carthage lynne gentry 9781476746333 netgalley. Healer of carthage is her latest novel, releasing march 2014.
Lynne gentry shares an imaginative tour of the setting for her new historical fiction, the healer of carthage. Healer of carthage return to exile a perfect fit shades of surrender by lynne gentry 4. Thank you to howard books and netgalley for providing a copy of. Healer of carthage is an historical, time travel, adventure where a 21st century doctor drops into a 3rd century plague that threatens to destroy the roman empire. Historical romance published by howard books on march 14, 2014 pages. Lisbeth hastings falls through a hidden hole while exploring a cave at her fathers medical dig, she awakens to find herself an object of a slave auction in the. A novel the carthage chronicles by lynne gentry a modernday doctor gets trapped in thirdcentury carthage, rome, where she uncovers buried secrets, confronts christian persecution, and battles a deadly epidemic to save the man she loves. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. A modernday doctor gets trapped in thirdcentury carthage, rome, where she uncovers buried secrets, confronts christian persecution, and battles a deadly epidemic to save the man she loves. In the third enthralling novel in the carthage chronicles series, valley of decision, lynne gentry has written a story that will captivate readers. A unique and terrific debut by talented author lynne gentry. Sinners and the sea by rebecca kanner friend me by john faubion the traitors wife by allison pataki the thief by stephanie landsem healer of carthage by lynne gentry vow unbroken by caryl mcadoo the shepherds song by betsy duffey and laurie myers fifteen minutes by karen. Return to exile, valley of decision also by this author. Lisbeth hastings from the upcoming novel healer of carthage and h.
I found it fascinating to watch lisbeth apply her knowledge of medicine to a group of very early christians. Romance on the mediterranean for years ive dreamed of taking a mediterranean cruise. Return to exile, lynne gentrys sweeping saga of lost dreams, epic struggles, sinister passions and unrequited love all playing out against the stunning backdrop of thirdcentury rome returns to enthrall readers of her earlier healer of carthage. She likes to write stories that launch modern women into ancient adventures, such as the carthage chronicles series healer of carthage, return to exile, and valley of decision. Healer of carthage is the first in the new historical series by new author lynne gentry, not that it reads like a debut novel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read healer of carthage. Healer of carthage follows lisbeth, a modernday doctor, as shes transported through time to ancient carthage. Carthage chronicles collection e book lynne gentry storytel. Lynne gentry has written for numerous publications and is a professional acting coach, theater director and playwright. Trial new releases valley of decision the carthage. Lisbeth hastings is too busy to take her fathers bizarre summons seriously. Comment on this post to enter the drawing for a copy. Lynne gentrys book two in the healer of carthage series, return to exile, is an excellent sequel too book one, healer of carthage.
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