Stranded in 1353 cornwall, american graduate student Bethany Lindstrom knows she must find a way back to her own time or face a life of falsehoods and peril. But with the stern overlord Sir Michael Veryan, she is swept into the intrigues of King Edward's court, which will test their mettle and their faith in God to the limits -- and forever bind their lives together.
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"It's about time! Deborah Kinnard's Seasons in the Mist embraces the classic time travel romance with medieval flair, intrigue, humor and bold, fresh faith. History grad student Bethany Lindstrom's strategy to make her academic imprint is sabotaged when she gets stuck in real medieval Cornwall . . . with a real knight in shining armor. Whoops! Kinnard is a natural teller of time travel tales. Once you read Seasons in the Mist you'll want to journey back and read this novel for the first time--again. I certainly did!" --Linda Wichman, author of Legend of the Emerald Rose
"From the favored quill of yon Lady Deborah comes this skilful tale of a brave maiden snatched from her own time. Verily, history doth come alive through her passionate eyes, with nary a word out of place. Amidst a high and noble romance and cunning courtly intrigue, a savvy 21st century wench discovers what is of true substance in life. Would that all time-travelers had such a hand to tell their stories, for my lady is indeed subtle and fervent both--such words to carry the reader's mind to that other time in fullest hues." --Grace Bridges, author of Faith Awakened
"Along with the heroine, prepare to have Deborah Kinnard draw you from the world you know to a past that still lives within these pages, thanks to Kinnard's skill with weaving history into a delightful story." --Laurie Alice Eakes, author of The Heiress
"Castles plus danger plus romance all add up to one satisfying adventure in Seasons in the Mist. Author Deb Kinnard is a master at weaving history with fiction, so much so that it's sometimes hard to tell fact from fable. From the first page to the last, you'll enjoy a rollicking visit to the chivalrous realm of the past." --Michelle Griep, author of Gallimore
"Rich with historical detail and lyrical prose, Seasons in the Mist takes historical fiction lovers on an emotional ride they won't soon forget. Is time travel a new trend in Christian fiction? This novel may very well start one because it grabs the reader and pulls them through a portal that is so realistic and convincing readers will be hooked and want more from this author." --Michelle Sutton, author of It's Not About Him
"From the favored quill of yon Lady Deborah comes this skilful tale of a brave maiden snatched from her own time. Verily, history doth come alive through her passionate eyes, with nary a word out of place. Amidst a high and noble romance and cunning courtly intrigue, a savvy 21st century wench discovers what is of true substance in life. Would that all time-travelers had such a hand to tell their stories, for my lady is indeed subtle and fervent both--such words to carry the reader's mind to that other time in fullest hues." --Grace Bridges, author of Faith Awakened
"Along with the heroine, prepare to have Deborah Kinnard draw you from the world you know to a past that still lives within these pages, thanks to Kinnard's skill with weaving history into a delightful story." --Laurie Alice Eakes, author of The Heiress
"Castles plus danger plus romance all add up to one satisfying adventure in Seasons in the Mist. Author Deb Kinnard is a master at weaving history with fiction, so much so that it's sometimes hard to tell fact from fable. From the first page to the last, you'll enjoy a rollicking visit to the chivalrous realm of the past." --Michelle Griep, author of Gallimore
"Rich with historical detail and lyrical prose, Seasons in the Mist takes historical fiction lovers on an emotional ride they won't soon forget. Is time travel a new trend in Christian fiction? This novel may very well start one because it grabs the reader and pulls them through a portal that is so realistic and convincing readers will be hooked and want more from this author." --Michelle Sutton, author of It's Not About Him
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“From the favored quill of yon Lady Deborah comes this skilful tale of a brave maiden snatched from her own time. Verily, history doth come alive through her passionate eyes, with nary a word out of place. Amidst a high and noble romance and cunning courtly intrigue, a savvy 21st century wench discovers what is of true substance in life. Would that all time-travelers had such a hand to tell their stories, for my lady is indeed subtle and fervent both—such words to carry the reader’s mind to that other time in fullest hues.” —Grace Bridges, author of Faith Awakened “Along with the heroine, prepare to have Deborah Kinnard draw you from the world you know to a past that still lives within these pages, thanks to Kinnard’s skill with weaving history into a delightful story.” —Laurie Alice Eakes, author of The Heiress “Castles plus danger plus romance all add up to one satisfying adventure in Seasons in the Mist. Author Deb Kinnard is a master at weaving history with fiction, so much so that it’s sometimes hard to tell fact from fable. From the first page to the last, you’ll enjoy a rollicking visit to the chivalrous realm of the past.” —Michelle Griep, author of Gallimore
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Marian Baay
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
In this time-travel novel Deborah Kinnard writes a story that I liked in all aspects.
The main character Bethany Lindstrom is a student in medieval history. For her studies she travels from the US to England. There she meets the friendly Sheila who offers Bethany a place to spend the night in her historical house.
When Bethany wakes up early she is going to explore the house a bit and stumbles on a time portal that transports her back in time to the 14th century.
It's a shock for Bethany to discover she has traveled back in time. But as a historian she also enjoys to see real life in the 14th century.
Bethany makes new friends, but also enemies. She comes to fall under the protection of Lord Michael Veryan and together they travel to king Edward's court. Bethany is trying to guard her heart, but nonetheless finds herself falling in love with Michael.
This journey back in time brings Bethany on her knees and she finds God again. What does He want her to do? Can she stay in the 14th century, or does she have to travel back to the 21st century? She doesn't know what she should choose. She is missing her mom, but she also doesn't want to leave Michael.
Travel with Bethany through the ages and find out if there's a future for her and Michael!
This novel is full of historical facts and colorful descriptions of life in medieval times. I enjoyed the author's writing-style and liked the use of old English in the conversations. I appreciated the Christian theme and how it was portraited. Wonderful job, Deborah!
The main character Bethany Lindstrom is a student in medieval history. For her studies she travels from the US to England. There she meets the friendly Sheila who offers Bethany a place to spend the night in her historical house.
When Bethany wakes up early she is going to explore the house a bit and stumbles on a time portal that transports her back in time to the 14th century.
It's a shock for Bethany to discover she has traveled back in time. But as a historian she also enjoys to see real life in the 14th century.
Bethany makes new friends, but also enemies. She comes to fall under the protection of Lord Michael Veryan and together they travel to king Edward's court. Bethany is trying to guard her heart, but nonetheless finds herself falling in love with Michael.
This journey back in time brings Bethany on her knees and she finds God again. What does He want her to do? Can she stay in the 14th century, or does she have to travel back to the 21st century? She doesn't know what she should choose. She is missing her mom, but she also doesn't want to leave Michael.
Travel with Bethany through the ages and find out if there's a future for her and Michael!
This novel is full of historical facts and colorful descriptions of life in medieval times. I enjoyed the author's writing-style and liked the use of old English in the conversations. I appreciated the Christian theme and how it was portraited. Wonderful job, Deborah!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
OH, MY! This was hands-down the best book I've read in a while. Deborah Kinnard has made me an instant fan of Medieval romance. The element of time travel would not have been my first choice of story material, to be honest. And the cover was not the thing that caught my attention. For me, this was a book that sneaked up on me and seized my heart almost against my willful skepticism and doubt. And it accomplished this through the following specific ways.
First of all, Kinnard's masterful writing skill. She has a very distinct, enjoyable voice. She created a story world so tangible and inviting that I totally suspended my initial disbelief. In fact, she managed to get this non-sci-fi/fantasy reader to feel cascading chills in the description of her time-travel portal. And to make this writer fall in love with language all over again. And to infect me so deeply that I found myself thinking in her quaint middle English patterns of speech.
The second reason this book resonated with me is Kinnard's historical detail. Images, sights, sounds, names, customs and places became so real to me I feel a loss now that my journey to Fourteenth Century England is over. I experienced castles, the King's court, fabrics, feasts, and falcons so real that I could smell, feel and taste them. Music, hearth-baked bread, lover's kisses, the majesty of lords and ladies. . . I didn't want the living history to end.
Third and last, what made this such a fantastic read was the love story which defied space and time.... Read more ›
First of all, Kinnard's masterful writing skill. She has a very distinct, enjoyable voice. She created a story world so tangible and inviting that I totally suspended my initial disbelief. In fact, she managed to get this non-sci-fi/fantasy reader to feel cascading chills in the description of her time-travel portal. And to make this writer fall in love with language all over again. And to infect me so deeply that I found myself thinking in her quaint middle English patterns of speech.
The second reason this book resonated with me is Kinnard's historical detail. Images, sights, sounds, names, customs and places became so real to me I feel a loss now that my journey to Fourteenth Century England is over. I experienced castles, the King's court, fabrics, feasts, and falcons so real that I could smell, feel and taste them. Music, hearth-baked bread, lover's kisses, the majesty of lords and ladies. . . I didn't want the living history to end.
Third and last, what made this such a fantastic read was the love story which defied space and time.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Chivalry, oh, how I long for thee! Strong hands to lift me. Broad shoulders to guard me. Kind words to cherish me. And lips to call me ... wench????
Oh yes, but if he comes with all the other ... he can call me wench!
Bethany was a 21st Century woman. On the road to attain those things we all want. Ambition, success, monetary gain, a name for herself. But at what cost? She flies to England to take part in an important archeological dig, where she will find, tag and study the belongings of the dead. Only instead of sifting through dry artifacts, she is thrust through time to meet the flesh and bone, living, breathing individuals who would only be skeletal remains in her own age, giving her a new view of how the history she studied impacted real lives. And then, those lives impacted hers.
And yes, there was a knight in shining armor, who seeks to protect her. <Sigh!> Of course, he is more than that, but he sits in great contrast to many males in rewritten versions of fairy tales today, who have no worth, as they allow the beauty to save them and do nothing in return. Finally, someone giving the male some value again!
Seasons in the Mist is a story about two people who, together, grow as individuals and in their faith. But the question remains, does God allow Beth to remain in the 14th Century and become as one with her hero? You'll have to read it to find out.
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Oh yes, but if he comes with all the other ... he can call me wench!
Bethany was a 21st Century woman. On the road to attain those things we all want. Ambition, success, monetary gain, a name for herself. But at what cost? She flies to England to take part in an important archeological dig, where she will find, tag and study the belongings of the dead. Only instead of sifting through dry artifacts, she is thrust through time to meet the flesh and bone, living, breathing individuals who would only be skeletal remains in her own age, giving her a new view of how the history she studied impacted real lives. And then, those lives impacted hers.
And yes, there was a knight in shining armor, who seeks to protect her. <Sigh!> Of course, he is more than that, but he sits in great contrast to many males in rewritten versions of fairy tales today, who have no worth, as they allow the beauty to save them and do nothing in return. Finally, someone giving the male some value again!
Seasons in the Mist is a story about two people who, together, grow as individuals and in their faith. But the question remains, does God allow Beth to remain in the 14th Century and become as one with her hero? You'll have to read it to find out.
See an extended commentary at [...]
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Deb Kinnard did a wonderful job weaving the fantasy of time travel into a Christian theme. Her story is fun and interesting. Her knowledge of the medieval time period shines through on each page you read and her descriptions bring things alive. Each page draws you deeper into the plot and keeps you wondering how she is going to pull it off. I will say, she does manage to do it and with flying colors! You won't be able to put the book down. Seasons in the Mist is most assuredly a book you'll be thinking about days or weeks after you finish it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written, sad when it ended
I had no idea this was a "Christian" book when I bought it and the realization snuck up on me as the main character's faith develops. Read more
Published 13 months ago by wexcat
3.0 out of 5 stars
Time travel, my good lady?
The Good: This novel is clearly well researched and written by an author who values historical accuracy and authenticity and uses plenty of period terms and phrases in the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Medieval Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got hooked from the preview alone
Heard about this book from an online site. Was logged into Amazon and decided to check it out. I love "Look inside" features, giving me the reader an opportunity to get a taste. Read more
Published 21 months ago by jowalker
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Season in Merry Olde England
A Grace Awards 2010 in the Speculative Fiction category. Excellent description of midevil England. Olde dialect done extremely well. Read more
Published on May 19, 2011 by Nike Chillemi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seasons of the Mist
A medieval romance, time travel, High Court adventures? Don't know what came over me, but here I am enchanted by a girly book! Read more
Published on January 26, 2011 by Bill Tillman
5.0 out of 5 stars
For time travel lovers
Seasons in the Mist was a wonderful escape into a medieval world. I found myself not wanting to read too fast. Read more
Published on July 24, 2010 by Therese Stenzel
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book you won't want to mist . . . er. . . I mean MISS!
Okay, this was such a fun read, I couldn't put it down. I LOVE history, especially this time period, and for a modern day girl to get thrown back in time . . . Read more
Published on July 20, 2010 by TheFallingDutchman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Swept away by a Christian fiction time travel!
I was swept away by Seasons in the Mist, a wonderful Christian fiction time travel.
First, I'd like to say that I've never read a Christian fiction time travel before. Read more
First, I'd like to say that I've never read a Christian fiction time travel before. Read more
Published on July 6, 2010 by Jennifer Hudson Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Carried Me Away!
I have always loved time-travel books and movies, and Deb Kinnard does not disappoint in her book, "Seasons In The Mist. Read more
Published on June 13, 2010 by Golden Keyes Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars
A TRIP BACK IN TIME
I must admit I had a hard time with the choice of words. I'm one for simple words, but Deborah Kinnard wrote a fascinating novel. One that will take you back to the 1300's. Read more
Published on June 1, 2010 by Kym McNabney
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