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A Dangerous Woman: A Novel of the Mexican Revolution Kindle Edition

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This debut historical novel seamlessly blends fact and fiction to depict a determined woman and an unlikely romance that blooms and endures, even during the hardships and turbulence of war.

Katherine O’Brien, a feisty Texas tomboy, desperately seeks safety from her abusive fiancé by fleeing to Mexico. She struggles to fit into an unfamiliar culture during the 1913 upheaval of the Mexican Revolution.

In her overwhelming desire for safety, Kate agrees to a marriage of convenience with Pancho Villa’s fierce bodyguard/executioner. Just as the two are finding their way to understanding and caring for each other, they are separated by the reversals of war. Kate must lead her small extended family to a new home without help from her husband and with her violent ex-fiancé following her tracks. Facing these challenges will challenge her courage and survival skills to the utmost.

If you love the combination of heart warming romance and historical accuracy, this is a story you won’t want to miss. Join other readers in discovering details of Mexican history that you may not have read in the textbooks.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C9FJWVX6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ BookBaby; 1st edition (July 10, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3557 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages

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- #1,240 in Biographical Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #3,429 in Women's Historical Fiction
- #4,063 in Biographical Fiction (Books)

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Josie Wilson is a retired librarian. She was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, approximately 15-20 miles from the Mexican border town of Reynosa. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she returned to the Valley to teach high school English and later became a middle school librarian. After retirement, she went back to school to earn a master’s in English Rhetoric and started writing.

For a while, most of her writing was just for her own enjoyment. As she began to read about people who were able to self publish, she decided to get serious and write her first novel at the age of 73. It has taken a long time to complete the project, since much research was required, and several years turned into a time out caused by the pandemic. Finally she reached her goal and is now considering a sequel. Hopefully, this new project will not take as long.

Josie still lives in Texas but has moved to Houston to help take care of two precious granddaughters.

She would appreciate your reading her book and leaving a review, as reviews help more people to discover the book..

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Dorothy Winsor

Fascinating historical fiction about the Mexican Revolution

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023

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I knew nothing about the Mexican Revolution when I picked up this historical novel. I'd heard the name Pancho Villa in westerns and that was about it. So, I was fascinated by the account Wilson gives, mostly through the eyes of Kate, the American woman who runs away from a violent man and winds up marrying one of Villa's soldiers. Kate's personal story is clearly done, but for me, the historical element was the part I'd never seen before and really appreciated. Wilson doesn't shy away from questions of the complexities of power and revolution, and it's all threaded through Kate's story in a realistic way.

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Elizabeth R

A woman in the Mexican Revolution.

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023

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Reading some history of The Mexican Revolution from a different point of view was fascinating. Thanks for writing this story.

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Jennifer Van Hook

Revolution & Endurance

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023

This historical novel brings the reader into a time of strife and conflict in Mexico that many readers might not be aware of what happened in that time period, The first world war begin within this time frame of the book and swept up most of the attention of those in the West. However, It also highlighted the American views at that times, which oddly included, help with guns and ammunitions but also harsh judgement towards the Mexican people for real and perceived slights and territory disputes. Intergroup conflict also broke out among the revolution groups as they fought to take over certain territory and cities, money, and power. In the end, betrayal, violence, and death shifted loyalties contributed to the overpowering of revolutionary group leaders.

A great historical fiction novel not only gives us the facts and important events in that time period, but it also gives us a picture of what life was like during those times. Expertly woven into the historical background, this novel provides a wonderful story of of two young individuals who were trying to do everything they could to hold their marriage and family together while the major battles of the Revolution kept tearing them apart. The detail of the characters personalities, feelings/emotions, and their actions made the characters come to life. With careful attention given to cultural tradition and viewpoint, it gave another level of complexity to the story. As a reader, I was quickly drawn in to the character's world and I did not want to put the book down until I was finished.

The author, Josie Wilson, mentioned that she began seriously thinking of writing a novel and achieved this at 73 years old. I think she should be very proud of what she has written. She took the time to read and research so many aspects of the Mexican Revolution and the life of the Mexican citizens who had to survive during this time of war. I would love reading another book in this series if the author does choose to do so!

I received a free copy of this book from The Niche Reader.

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024

This was such an inspiring and powerful book with a story surrounding the Mexican Revolution. I loved the story and the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024

This was a great work of historical fiction that I found absolutely fascinating. I am quite familiar with the Mexican Revolution and I thought this was a clever way to bring some of that history forward. This is my first book by this author and I can definitely say it won't be my last! Totally fascinating.

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Virginia Dill

Fascinating Depiction of Overcoming Adversity and Finding Love Set During the Mexican Revolution

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023

I received a free couple of Josie Wilson's debut novel via the Niche Reader, and I couldn't wait to dive into the romantic, often violent, later loving accounts of Kate's new life as she meanders the Mexican Revolution south of the border. I knew a bit about Pancho Villo and his Revolution happening in Mexico around the time the world was fighting WWI, but this story truly spoke to me, mostly from Kate's viewpoint as she escaped the abuse of an arranged marriage and headed south of Texas to start a new life, eventually falling for one of Pancho Villa's soldiers. The book was both love story and historical fiction, revealing Kate's vulnerability to love, but her capacity to integrate and fall in love with another culture in a difficult time and place. The history of this tumultuous and dangerous period in Mexican history was well told and the love affair that resulted made a cold, rainy weekend warm and educational for me. I look forward to reading more of Josie Wilson's historical romantic fiction. This book will find you wanting more and unable to put it down until the end. Excellent debut novel. A must read for all historical fiction fans who want a dose of romance with their history.

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darkcatra

great use of historical setting

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024

I enjoyed the historical elements to this book, it had everything that I was hoping for when reading the description. I enjoyed the Mexican Revolution elements in this book and the characters felt like they belonged in this setting. Josie Wilson writes a great story and I enjoyed reading this overall.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023

I was very fortunate to be an early reader through The Niche Reader!
I finished the book in about 3 days! I was so immersed in the story & was praying for a happy ending!
Even though there was much sadness with all the fighting, I was rooting for Kate and Rudy!!!
Thank you so much for this very interesting and historical story!

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2023

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**I received a copy of this book from The Niche Reader**
I love historical novels and have been adding reading based in different countries. The novel follows Katherine, a young woman living on a horse ranch in Texas. When her fiancé assaults her and with no support from her family, she escapes to Mexico and begins a new life. The story is set within the factual story of the Mexican Revolution and the life of Pancho Villa. Katherine is drawn into this story through her work in a local clinic and develops a friendship with Villa’s senior officer. Katherine is not merely an observer of the Revolution but plays an active role in caring for revolutionaries and as her relationship becomes closer, she finds herself at the forefront of the action. I loved how Katherine was a feisty woman, unafraid to assert herself and how she grows during the story. The main narrative is from her perspective and offers a more personal perspective of Pancho Villa and the revolution. I really loved the book and would definitely read more of Josie’s work.

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