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Christine Blevins

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http://www.goodreads.com/ChristineBlevins

born

February 23, 1957 in Chicago, The United States

gender

female

website

http://www.christineblevins.com

genre

Historical Fiction

influences

Dumas, Clavell, Cornwell, Sabatini

member since

May 2008

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I am an author who writes what I love to read – historical adventure stories. My debut novel MIDWIFE OF THE BLUE RIDGE (August 2008) takes the reader to the wilds of 18th century colonial America. This story was inspired by information unearthed researching family history.

My latest release, THE TORY WIDOW (April 2009) begins in 1775 in New York City at the eve of rebellion, and is the result of a lifelong fascination with the foundations of American history and the revolutionary spirit.

Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, I now live in Elmhurst Illinois, with my husband Brian, the the younger two of our four children, and the Dude, our very silly golden-doodle. I am feverishly at work on the second novel in my revolutionary...more

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Books by Christine Blevins

Average rating: 3.50 · 479 ratings · 141 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins (Goodreads Author), James Griffin (Illustrator) 3.48 avg rating — 330 ratings — published 2008 — 5 editions	My rating:
	The Tory Widow 3.35 avg rating — 104 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	My rating:
	The Turning of Anne Merrick 4.00 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	My rating:

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Mar 29, 2012 07:50pm
Christine made a comment in the group American Historical Fiction — 18th Century Undies & Double Giveaway topic "Liz wrote: "Christine wrote: "Pay a Visit to A True Book Addict http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com/20... to learn about 18th Undies, plus enter to wi...more "
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Christine made a comment in the group Romantic Historical Fiction Lovers — 18th Century Undies & Double Giveaway topic "Pay a Visit to A True Book Addict http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com/20... to learn about 18th Undies, plus enter to win copies of THE TURNING OF ANN...more "
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Christine made a comment in the group Book Giveaways — 18th Century Undies & Double Giveaway topic "Pay a Visit to A True Book Addict http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com... to learn about 18th Undies, plus enter to win copies of THE TURNING OF ANNE M...more "
Mar 14, 2012 09:25am
Christine made a comment in the group Book Giveaways — Books and Other Fun Giveaways! topic "There are opportunities out there to win a copy of The Turning of Anne Merrick [image] and other cool 18th century-ish stuff by visiting these blogs:...more "
Mar 03, 2012 01:32pm
Christine made a comment in the group Romantic Historical Fiction Lovers — Great giveaways going on... topic "There are opportunities out there to win a copy of The Turning of Anne Merrick [image] and other cool 18th century-ish stuff by visiting these blogs:...more "
Mar 03, 2012 01:30pm
Christine liked Audra (Unabridged Chick)'s review of The Turning of Anne Merrick: " I loved this book. Just flat out loved it. One of my favorite historical eras -- the American revolution -- combined with a romantic triangle of sorts, great writing, and a fantabulous heroine that I desperately want as a best friend. Set in 1777,... " Read more of this review »
Mar 01, 2012 11:15am · see review
Christine liked Jenny Q's review of The Turning of Anne Merrick: " I enjoyed the first novel in this series, The Tory Widow, and I was excited to have the chance to be part of the blog tour for the follow-up. I ended up enjoying The Turning of Anne Merrick even more. It begins right in the thick of things, with A... " Read more of this review »
Mar 01, 2012 11:15am · see review
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Quotes by Christine Blevins

“He cannot hunt. He cannot sleep. He is angry. He is sad.' The Frenchman ticked off symptoms and jabbed Tom with his elbow. 'He is in love!”
― Christine Blevins

tags: love

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Which of the following books would you like to have as the May 2012 Ladies' Choice Group Read?

The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan

5 votes, 23.8%

The Dressmaker: A Novel by Kate Alcott

4 votes, 19.0%

Afterwards: A Novel by Rosamund Lupton

3 votes, 14.3%

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

2 votes, 9.5%

Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs

2 votes, 9.5%

You Know When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon

2 votes, 9.5%

Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins

1 vote, 4.8%

The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark

1 vote, 4.8%

Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers

1 vote, 4.8%

Deep Down True: A Novel by Juliette Fay

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“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”
― Thomas Paine

tags: history , revolution

27 people liked it

“He cannot hunt. He cannot sleep. He is angry. He is sad.' The Frenchman ticked off symptoms and jabbed Tom with his elbow. 'He is in love!”
― Christine Blevins

tags: love

4 people liked it