The Silk Weaver's Daughter

Oh, this is great!

A wonderful story filled with Elegance of style.
It is so old fashion that it draws the reader, because it is like a classic.
There is so much to this that it is a wonderful read.
The cover really adds to it.

Bria Heart <3

I just love your story!
It has so much to it. The characters are real. The settings are described perfectly that you feel your there.
The story is so wonderfully created.
Beautifully done!!!!!!

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

Elizabeth
Outstanding writing and a great story that one can relate to . I don't think people today realize the persecution
Christians suffered especially during the times of kings. Senseless murders all in in the name of God who loves and cherishes all His children even those of different denominations. Your great research brings the story to life and makes one feel the love between Louise and Marc. I look forward to reading more of the book. I will keep you on my watchlist until a spot opens and I give you 6 stars. Great story.
Blessings, Joy

This is such a great setting for historical fiction. I thought your depiction of the hamlet and the Garneau's home was beautiful, and the uncertainty and danger hanging over the family is well established. Also the budding romance between Louise and Mark is nicely developed.
I think I spotted a small typo in chapter 2 - when you refer to the town in which the Huguenot University is located, I think it should spelled 'Saumur'.
Best of luck with it - you've got a lovely story going.
x

Super Amazing Read!!!!!!

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

Oh, this is great!

Hello Elizabeth, First of all I want to say congradulations to you. on what? Changing my assumption process. I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to get into a book of this genrie, but your novel has changed that. I throughally enjoyed your smooth, easy to read writing style. Very interesting story about the persecution our brothers and sisters in Christ had to face in the past. Highly starred 6, and placed on my w/l list for now to support in the future.Excellent piece of work. Keep it up, you definitely have a gift giving from above.

A wonderful story filled with Elegance of style.
It is so old fashion that it draws the reader, because it is like a classic.
There is so much to this that it is a wonderful read.
The cover really adds to it.

Bria Heart <3

I just love your story!
It has so much to it. The characters are real. The settings are described perfectly that you feel your there.
The story is so wonderfully created.
Beautifully done!!!!!!

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

Also the cover is very creative.

I read chapter 1 and 2, and I find them very captivating.
The pitch and title are very good.
Everything is laid out so well in your starting chapters. You did a lot of research into this time and it shows. Your descriptions are very well created.
The way you start this book off is wonderfully done.
I really like what I am seeing and hope to come back to read more later on.
Best wishes with your book.

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

Elizabeth
Outstanding writing and a great story that one can relate to . I don't think people today realize the persecution
Christians suffered especially during the times of kings. Senseless murders all in in the name of God who loves and cherishes all His children even those of different denominations. Your great research brings the story to life and makes one feel the love between Louise and Marc. I look forward to reading more of the book. I will keep you on my watchlist until a spot opens and I give you 6 stars. Great story.
Blessings, Joy

Hi, Elizabeth, Very interesting book. I've just put it on my bookshelf. Will you have a look at mine, Penrose - Princess of Penrith? If you like it, could you return the favour and back it? If you do, many thanks. Best wishes, John.

i like this premise, and i really enjoy historical fiction. enjoy your journey...
j
what every woman should know

This is such a great setting for historical fiction. I thought your depiction of the hamlet and the Garneau's home was beautiful, and the uncertainty and danger hanging over the family is well established. Also the budding romance between Louise and Mark is nicely developed.
I think I spotted a small typo in chapter 2 - when you refer to the town in which the Huguenot University is located, I think it should spelled 'Saumur'.
Best of luck with it - you've got a lovely story going.
x

This story is well-written and the characters, as well as locations, are well-described. I would like to see them face real danger and get out of it. I like the way French words have been included, as the characters are French. A little editing still needs to be done but overall I think it's first class.

The Silk Weaver's Daughter -- C. Elizabeth Kales -- Chapter 1: Betty, you’ve done a fine job of creating instant fear for the Huguenots; the tragedy of being found out, and an example being made of this elderly couple, and he a clergyman. So very sad! Your creation is instantly intriguing, full of trepidation and worry. Great job! Your pitch is very good, and I want to read on to find out what happens.

Good luck to your work! I’ll be back to finish.
Ellise
~The Governess~

Hello Lizzy, I am pretty new on this site. Would be glad if you can take a look at my book "Walking in God's Calling" and, maybe make a comment and probably back it, be pretty sure I would do same for you.

Hell Elizabeth , you have made a very interesting choice , as far as I know the persecution of the Huguenots in this period has never actually been written about in fictional form , although you may be aware of the Devils of Loudon , which is about an earlier period. What made you choose this particular period ?I think the writing is very clear and concise and gives us a very clear sense of what is going on , it might have been good ,for example , to begin with a dragonnade , the forcible billeting of troops on Huguenot families , that way you can hook the reader straight away. Would you be able to look my novel, 'A Buccaneer' which is an historical ,adventure romance set in the 17th century and includes lost love, the Great Plague of London , the army of Louis XIV , pirates of the Caribbean , Sir Henry Morgan, the Attack on Panama 1671 , Spanish Ladies and much more , with best wishes, Strachan Gordon

Love the sound of this. It's on my watch list.

Obviously you have taken a long time to write it, because it is well-researched. Not all can tell a yesteryear's tale with such conviction otherwise. the characters are drawn out really strong and will last in the readers' minds for quite a long while.
the mention of French East India Company fired my interest, being an Indian and having written an Indian story (EXPIRY DATE) posted here.
For now I have starred it and backed it

all the best

jay Adiyarath
EXPIRY DATE

A wonderful sense of the times you describe, your story is not only entertaining but also informative and interesting. I like your writing style, and I cannot add to the comments below apart from saying I will back this in the next few days when I have a space. Good luck. Vall (Midwyf)

Impeccably written, and a very good story. You have also done a great deal of research. I have seen nothing that is not consistent with my limited knowledge of the persecution of the Huguenots around La Rochelle. The brutality shown in the forward shows just what wickedness can be done in the name of God. Chapter 5 showed a sensible man, in what Jacques says to Pierre, but unfortunately, people become so convinced that only one way is right. A professional and polished story, to be backed,
Marj.

Hi Betty, I think it is a fascinating period that you are writing about. I was captivated by the pitch and find your writing style strong and evocative. However, personally I would tweak the opening paragraphs. Instead of 'Voila ...... This is the place.' I would leave out the 'Voila' - it just doesn't seem to fit in - almost over theatrical. You have a lot of other indications that suggest the French setting which seem to be more natural.
'I thought we we inconspicuous.......' This seems a bit long for the action surrounding the comment. Perhaps he can just say '.... unless someone has betrayed us.'
Only suggestions but I found these opening paragraphs didn't flow as well as the rest of your writing.
I'm surprised you are not higher up the rankings than you are after all this time.
Happy to back you for a while.
Lorraine
Mannin Boy

i love the characters and the storyline.
j
what every woman should know

Hi Betty,
I read chapter six this evening. How I wish this site had more participants who recognized good historical fiction. Your book is reall well done. I see I have room to bump up the starring. 6 stars for this fine piece. Please let me know if and when you upload more. Thank you all round.
Best,
John B Campbell (Nigel)

Hi,
The plot is very interesting. it is really very impressive. Precisely, your narration is perfect.
All the best.

S.Vinay kumar
10 roses for love

Dear Betty,
I'm glad to have been directed to your book. I love the way you immerse us into this era. Your prose is quite accomplished, and I think you have a good premise. My brother, John Campbell, recommend your work. I'm glad he did. WL'd and starred generously, dear.
Best,
Bea

Hi,
Just read chapter 3 (4) and thought you handled this extremely well, especially the interchange between Louise and Marc.
Regards,
John Campbell

Hi C E,
From what I see so far, I think your book has Classic potential. It is rich. Jut a nit for the prologue. Despite the era and culture, it jarred me slightly that Lucien used Mathilde's name in his reply. Since they die at the outset, knowing her first name isn't crucial. It felt a tad contrived (to me), an attempt to inform us of her name. Her statement is different. Lucien! Have they discovered us? More natural, since it is like an exclamation. I look forward to reading more.
Best,
John B Campbell

Well! This is fantastically written. I have finished what you've gotten so far.
I'll be looking forward to reading more. I want to see how it all ends, eventually.
Though I know it's no complete, I'll go ahead and rate it for you.
Best wishes!

RK

I just love the dance scene here. I hope you'll forgive my lack of knowledge, but what is an epinette?
You may want to add a description there, something slight, for readers like myself, who have no idea what that is or what it sounds like. That way, the music is better heard in the imagination. Just a thought.

Well, I managed to read through 1 and 2 but than the page wouldn't load into 3 so maybe you're editing.
At any rate, what I have read I like. The tone you assume is tender. Your description is very nice.
You've supplied a realistic, historical background which makes the characters and the scenery believable.
I also like that its short and to the point. Very good! Brilliant!

Hi - as promised, my review. It was a good idea to begin with the first discovery, the first betrayal and I dare say, although I looked to the end, they will end up in Spitalfields. I have the original of the escape in the haycart. It's in a victorian biography. This will make a fine historical novel., Hope you are near finishing. JRM
A FEAST OF TALES
also GOOD FOR HIM

Certainly a promising project and I look forward to seeing it develop.

A small tip, inaccuracies such a s the misspelling of Lusignan and citing the Americas as the source of coffee in 17th century France (the stuff only got to the Americas in the 18th century) plus the anachronism of the "bake oven" are very distracting, not to say irritating. A bit of a cleanup and checking of the little facts as well as the big facts would do much to enhance the reader's enjoyment.

Best wishes for this.

Waldstock

In your novel history, love, passion, sense etc., are sufficiently used to materialize this creation. History is playing a crucial role in it. French and British lives both are narrated well in it. No doubt, you are a good writer.

Joy J. Kaimaparamban
The Wildfire

I just read the first chapter. This is excellent. I would buy this.

What a spectacular opening (albeit somewhat frightening!) Vivid scene descriptions, great dialogue, easy flow makes for a great read, which I felt this book was. It pulled me in from the start and made me want to continue to read, the hallmark of a superb book. I love historical fiction, and if there's romance thrown in, I am there! I have put your story on my bookshelf and given it a 6 star rating.

The best of luck to you,
Shelly
An Indecent Wager

HELLO C.E.KALES. DESTINY'S WEAVER- A HUGUENOT SAGA'

BACKED THIS BOOK BEFORE and am glad of the oppurtuninty to do so again.
it is one of the better historical fiction books on the site and deserves to go to the top for publication,
the atmossphere of the time is c aptured to perfection and researched to a tee,. well done.
rated six star
and backed again with pleasure
TOM BYE' FROM HUGS TO KISSES'

Destiny's Weave: A Huguenot Saga is a captivating historical novel which has benefited from the author's extensive research. Backed with six stars.

Absolutely wonderful. A great story told with enjoyable pace and enriched with enough description to completely immerse the reader in the period. I loved it - and I would buy it. The first book on here I have happily read up to the end of Chapter Five.
Rated highly and destined for a place on my bookshelf.
best wishes
Susanna

Lovely, evocative descriptions draw the reader into the historical period. I have only had time to read the first chapter but I have put it on my bookshelf.

Betty, very nice descriptions of the surrounding stimuli for all the senses. I found a few grammatical errors in chapter one, but nothing that grated my nerves enough to distract from my enjoyment of your setup. Thank you for the beautiful pictures you poured out of your head into mine...

Forrest -- Council of the Ark

Excellent piece.am sure Dickens will even be highly impressed by this history fiction.It's a tale that keeps u pressing right to the end.With it suspenseful plot twits,"Destiny's Weave- A Huguenot Saga"will be A must hit novel.will also do as a movie.Well done.
joe- HERBIVORE CITY

Hi Betty, firstly - thank you for backing London. I've enjoyed your tale - love historical works. Nice steady flow of structure. LOVE the visuals.

blessings,
jim

I read this book only a week ago. It brings to life the persecution of the Huguenots and the way of life they had in France in the 17th century. It is wonderful to read about this little corner of history so well portrayed, especially for me who has come across so many of their descendants in South Africa, Six stars. This deserves publication.

I love historical novels.Especially ones with a descent romance entwined with the history.
The opening scene was heart-rending. More so because this kind of thing really did happen.
I did not see anything in the way of editing that would throw me out of the story. Nicely done.
I wish you the best with it.
Sharon Van Orman

This is a well written atmospheric portrayal of life at a crucial period of French history. The flight of the Huguenots still means there are South Africans with French Christian and surnames. I am interested to read about their life in France and would like to read more. Violence in the offing, no doubt.

DESTINY'S WEAVE
My favourite genre - historical fiction.You are a great storyteller and this is a well crafted and put together book. This is researched well, lots of great interest and you have put it all together as a good read.
Well done and good luck to you.
Faith
The Assassins Village

This is not a period of European history that I am familiar with, and so, for me, your book offers the ideal way to discover it - through the experiences of the characters you portray so well, while your atmospheric descriptions bring it all to life.
Like you, I am now considering self-publishing - in particular uploading it onto amazon/uk's kindle. Here's to success for both of us.
Katy Christie
No Man No Cry

This book makes excellent reading it is professional drawn and stands the test of the unpublished very well. You deal swiftly with the hangings in chapter one that set in our minds the trails of the time. This is an excellent historical novel
Backed with pleasure
Sue Mackender
Knowing Liam Riley – Please spend a moment to take a look

Dear Elizabeth,
You've set the scene very well in your first chapter. Your pitch draws the reader in, then that first scene of violence was very captivating. Your descriptive style allows the reader to learn about the era and enjoy the story at the same time. Very well done!

BACKED
Elizabeth Wolfe (MEMORIES OF GLORY)

Destiny's weave
It's well written, and the pitch is intreguing, your rank is low, so I reckon people love to read it.
Backed with pleasure
Eveleen
- Turning a new leaf
- Like a dot on the horizon

This is a well-written tale of political intrigue during the reign of Louis the X!V; the setting and charcters have an air of authenticity. I liked the characters of Louise and Marc and their unfolding attraction - the dialogue was realistiic and didn't jar, which is difficult to achieve in an historical period piece. Good Luck. K.J.