The Pride and the Passion

The first book in the "African Covenent series" this book is filled with action and adventure, I give it 2 thumbs up! Cavanaugh is one of my favorite writers, if you have read "The American Family Portrait" Series, I know you'll love this series too, although this book is slightly better than the second. Enjoy!

Margot de Campion, a beautiful Huguenot orphan, lives in eighteenth century Holland with the Fabarez couple. The woman, Sylvie, treats Margot like a daughter, but Monsieur Fabarez is none too happy to have Margot in the house. After a tragic occurrence, Margot flees from the only home she has known for most of her life. She decides to travel on a ship. Through trials and triumphs, Margot is courageous and faithful to God. After reaching Africa, Margot takes a cleaning job at the governor's mansion. There she meets Jan van der Kemp, who visits the mansion. She warns him about a man she previously knew and whom Jan's sister wants to marry, but he rebuffs her. Then, Monsieur Fabarez arrives, seeking to destroy Margot on hideous charges. The governor does not believe Fabarez's claims, but due to Margot's previous "disruptive behavior," the governor sends Margot to work in a slave compound. Through a series of exciting and heart-wrenching events, Margot and Jan are drawn closer together and closer to God.I love all of Jack Cavanaugh's books, and this one was very interesting. I also liked how it a lot of it was from Margot's viewpoint, since I'm a girl. =o)