Release Day Review ~ Patron by C.B. Lewis
Title: Patron
Author: C.B. Lewis
Release Date: June 21, 2017
Category: Historical: World, Fantasy: Mythology
Pages: TBD (Novella)
Theodore Wentworth, who possesses little more than a sharp and well-educated mind, is trying to solicit a sponsor for his studies of Greek antiquity by performing recitations at gatherings of collectors. Desperate for luck and better skills in oratory, in jest, he places a coin at the feet of a statue of Hermes. It seems like coincidence when his fortune turns and a gentleman calling himself Alexander becomes his benefactor. Despite his friend John teasing him about it, Theodore continues to offer tokens to Hermes and sinks himself into his study of the classics.
Alexander encourages Theodore’s interest, prompting Theodore to face desires he tried to put aside years before. As Theodore embraces the knowledge, he must also resist his attraction to Alexander—knowing his feelings are a serious crime in Victorian England.
But the secret Alexander keeps will change everything in a love story for the ages, steeped in taboo, temptation, history, and myth.
4.5.
Stars!!!
Theodore
Wentworth needs to find a patron so he can continue with his studies of Ancient
Greek works, and for that, he lays a coin on Hermes statue asking for eloquence
during a reading. The reading is a success and he meets a mysterious man, Alexander,
who seems intent on becoming his benefactor and perhaps something more, even if
Theodore isn’t too sure about that last part. Offers start to reach his
doorstep, Theodore starts wondering if perhaps Hermes had something to do with his
turn of luck.
Well-written,
fast-paced and filled with Mythology and love for Ancient Greece and the gods,
Patron was a historical book that was a delight to read! C.B. Lewis did a
fantastic job transporting me to Victorian England and making me fall in love
with Theodore and even the mysterious Alexander. I was a bit disappointed this
was such a short story, but it was very enjoyable. Definitely recommendable!!!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
I enjoy reading historical books my favourite era is Victorian or Edwardian times in the UK.
ReplyDeleteI used to avoid historical at all cost but few authors were able to change my mind. So now I enjoy MM several historical romance and I tend to go with the Regency era
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading the regency era
ReplyDeleteThey're not my favorite, however I don't avoid them. I don't really have a favorite era, when I read a historical I read whatever I'm in the mood for.
ReplyDeletenot really a favourite but I'll read whatever era sounds interesting from the blurb
ReplyDeleteAngela:
ReplyDeleteI love all sorts of books including historical :)
Congrats on the release
I'm actively disinterested in this era, but I will read anything this author writes!
ReplyDeleteI like ancient times set in Greece and Rome, that type of books.
ReplyDeletecongrats and thanks for the post and review. I'm afraid I haven't read any of that series yet, but this one sounds like a great historical. - Purple Reader,
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I love historical books. I don't have a favorite era - enjoy reading about different time periods.
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