Francesca of Lost Nation [Kindle Edition]

Lucinda Sue Crosby (Author)

Book Description

A Must Read Novel


Winner of Four Literary Prizes / Author selected as one of “50 Authors You Should be Reading” by The Authors Show online media outlet


“Funny at times and filled with little pearls of everyday wisdom, this book is as much a romantic thriller as it is a perfect little capsule of a time gone by. It is a book about love of all kinds - between grandmother and child, between child and dog, between man and woman.”



Francesca is reluctant to take in this brooding and mysterious pilot but his brother is a friend and needs her help. Mathew isn't any happier about the situation or his new home either.

What neither knows is that Sarah, Francesca's 10-year-old granddaughter, has encountered a stranger of her own ... leading to a climatic confrontation and the unveiling of a century-old town mystery.

This book is a light romance, American drama adventure and friendship novel, about an unconventional 59-year old woman, Francesca, and her resourceful 10-year old granddaughter, Sarah, who share the adventures of a lifetime over the summer of 1947 in Lost Nation, Iowa, U.S.A.

Together, they enchant barnstorming pilots, wow Clinton County Fair attendees, conquer the skies, confront an escaped arsonist, discover how Lost Nation got its intriguing name, and eventually demonstrate to one another the greatest truth about love.

Anyone seeking a fun read with an old-fashion love story with some suspense, adventure, history, drama and family saga will enjoy this book.

Better yet, buy it now on Kindle and share it with a friend.

Note: This romance adventure novel is penned by Pretty Woman actress Lucinda Sue Crosby who had a role as one of the Olsen twins in the movie.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Lucinda Sue Crosby is the most talented writer I have ever worked with. Her words touch the heart and allow the reader a glimpse into her soul. You'll find yourself enticingly drawn into her novel experiencing a rare intimacy with the characters as well as feeling a connection to the author. --Gary Mule Deer, comedian, entertainer,musician

Throughout one's lifetime, it is such a rare thing to meet someone who is truly unique and brilliant. When you do, you know your life has been touched by greatness. I am so grateful to have met such a person, named Cinda the Songwriter, over a decade ago. I have had the honor and privilege of vocally interpreting her beautifully crafted stories. Do yourself a huge favor and take a moment to explore her heart and life experiences while basking in the warmth and glow of her handy work. --Renee Martin, Christian recording artist

I loved the book. --Garry Marshall, Hollywood Icon, film director, author

About the Author

Lucinda Sue Crosby is an International Kindle Bestselling author and award-winning journalist and environmentalist as well as a published and recorded Nashville songwriter. She's also a former film and television actor, professional athlete and sports commentator. Lucinda Sue has always had a love affair with the written word.

Product Details

• File Size: 490 KB
• Print Length: 340 pages
• Publisher: LuckyCinda (April 22, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003MGKA5Y
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,290 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love beckons in all shapes and sizes January 23, 2011

By Shoma Mittra

Format:Kindle Edition

Francesca of Lost Nation by Lucinda Sue Crosby is set in the early 1940s post World War II in a small village in Iowa. It is the story of one adventurous summer which nine year old Sarah spent with her grandmother, Francesca. Francesca is a 59 year old feisty woman with ideas which are well ahead of her time and Sarah is a precocious little child wise beyond her years. The two share an unusually close relationship. When Sarah's parents set sail on a cruise to Paris, Francesca and Sarah have the farm all to themselves. That is when all their adventures begin and that summer becomes for both Sarah and Francesca the most memorable summer of their lives. Learning to drive a truck, finding a lost mutt, an encounter with an arsonist, a strange but beguiling man called Matt Mosley who comes to live on their farm and ends up charming both Sarah and her Grandmother are only some of the things that happen on Main House and Home Farm that summer.

Francesca of Lost Nation is a story on many different levels. It is a coming of age story. It is a story about relationships between different people where barriers of age and conformity are broken down. Francesca learns to let go of her past and falls in love with a man far younger than herself. Lucinda Sue Crosby writing from the perspective of a nine year old child deals with these relationships with remarkable sensitivity. When Matt comes into their lives, little Sarah remarks with a foresight far beyond her years, ` ...something closed -down in Francesca began to bloom again" as she realises that her beloved grandmother has found true love with a man that they had both initially disliked so much. The nine year old girl is confused and a little sad. She wonders whether she is losing her grandmother's affections to a stranger who has come to live on their farm. " Between Matt, car racing and house-cleaning, my grandmother had little private time left for me which hit me hard."

This is a book which is hard to put down. It is very well written with a sensitivity which will warm your heart. Funny at times and filled with little pearls of everyday wisdom, this book is as much a romantic thriller as it is a perfect little capsule of a time gone by. It is a book about love of all kinds - between grandmother and child, between child and dog, between man and woman. I would recommend this book to many and look forward to more books from Lucinda Sue Crosby.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars one great read May 16, 2010

By Kathi Sawyer

Format:Perfect Paperback

Francesca of Lost Nation is one great read. Lucinda Sue Crosby is a master storyteller. She weaves the tapestry of her story from quirky characters, heartfelt encounters, and a childlike innocence. Can't wait for her next one!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and great characters! January 5, 2011

By Judith A. Talbot

Format:Kindle Edition

I was sorry to have this story end--I didn't want to put it down and enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot. And the characters would be fun people to know!

More About the Author

LuckyCinda http://www.luckycinda.com

Lucinda Sue Crosby is an Amazon bestseller, award-winning journalist, Nashville songwriter and commissioned poet. She is also a former Hollywood actress and professional tennis player.

Crosby has had a love affair with the written word since she was a little girl. Her writing passions have led her through a number of writing careers and numerous writing awards including being selected by TheAuthorShow.com in 2011 as "One of 50 Authors You Should be Reading."

Her novel, Francesca of Lost Nation, is the winner of four literary prizes and has been a Kindle bestseller in various categories of Romance Fiction.

Crosby has also authored two other Kindle bestsellers:

The Adventures of Baylard Bear - a story about being DIFFERENT which is a Children's Fiction with an adoption theme for ages 6 to 10.

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All her books are available in paperback or on Kindle.

Also see the author's website where writers can list their books, kindle promotions and author interviews: http://kindlebookpromos.luckycinda.com