Today’s Unforgettable Adventure: The Last Camellia, by Sarah Jio
Unforgettable Adventure #7: THE LAST CAMELLIA, by Sarah Jio
Sarah Jio is up today! With every “Today’s Adventure” post between August 1 and August 13, you can register to win the featured book and the grand prize of all 10 books. We’ll announce winners on August 14. You may enter today’s contest at Sarah’s Facebook page . Find links to all the authors below–follow any of them to keep up with the latest adventures.
Here’s Sarah:
The year is 1940. The world is on the brink of war. Can you imagine being barely twenty years old and leaving your home on the quiet, safe Atlantic Coast and traveling to an unknown country to an unknown manor house, where you will be required to go beyond your comfort zone in ways you’ve never even imagined?
My character, Flora, in my fourth novel, The Last Camellia, does just that. She’s brave, she’s bold, and for those she loves, she’s willing to do the unthinkable.
I thought a lot about adventure while writing Flora’s character, namely because I still regret not spending a year in Europe during my college years (I stayed home for the reason many of us do: a relationship that ultimately didn’t end up working out).
But I got to be adventurous and travel alongside Flora in writing this novel—at least, in spirit. I followed her on her voyage to England, roam the great halls of the Livingston Manor, explore the gardens, and ultimately make life-changing discoveries. It was the adventure of a lifetime—for both of us.
To enter the giveaway, please like Sarah Jio’s Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/sarahjioauthor. Keep up with the latest adventures and chances to win through any of the authors:
Alison Atlee , The Typewriter Girl Facebook
Jessica Brockmole , Letters from Skye Facebook
T.J. Brown , Summerset Abbey: Spring Awakening Facebook
Sarah Jio , The Last Camellia Facebook
Susanna Kearsley , The Firebird Facebook
Katherine Keenum , Where the Light Falls
Stephanie Lehmann , Astor Place Vintage Facebook
Kate Noble , Let It Be Me Facebook
Deanna Raybourn , A Spear of Summer Grass Facebook
Lauren Willig , The Ashford Affair Facebook
