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The Pirate Queen

July 28, 2010 by Lisa

I’ve confessed my love of Southern fiction to you many times before. While I enjoy books of all genres, from mystery to classic to theological, I do like a Southern story well told. The Pirate Queen is one such story. In this novel, Patricia Hickman evokes the Southern sensibility through her choice of setting and in her use of beloved Southern icons, Southern Living magazine for example. However, the real strength of The Pirate Queen lies not with its location nor its regional idiosyncrasies. The Pirate Queen is a beautiful, moving story of love and commitment:

Treasure is found in the most unlikely places.

The envy of all her friends, wife and mother Saphora Warren is the model of southern gentility and accomplishment. She lives in a beautiful Lake Norman home, and has raised three capable adult children. Her husband is a successful plastic surgeon–and a philanderer. It is for that reason that, after hosting a garden party for Southern Living magazine, Saphora packs her bags to escape the trappings of the picturesque-but-vacant life.

Saphora’s departure is interrupted by her husband Bender’s early arrival home, and his words that change her life forever: I’m dying.

Against her desires, Saphora agrees to take care of Bender as he fights his illness. They relocate, at his insistance, to their coastal home in Oriental—the same house she had chosen for her private getaway. When her idyllic retreat is overrun by her grown children, grandchildren, townspeople, relatives, and a precocious neighbor child, Saphora’s escape to paradise is anything but the life she had imagined. As she gropes for evidence of God’s presence amid the turmoil, can she discover that the richest treasures come in surprising packages?

Okay, true confessions: I had tears in my eyes a couple of times while reading The Pirate Queen. Hickman writes with honesty and tenderness about the nature of regret and second chances, and while there was one coincidence that seemed a little too convenient, on the whole this is a thoroughly enjoyable, deeply moving, beautifully written story that I highly recommend. Read it if you like a Southern story well told. Read it especially if you like any story well told.

We have a copy to give away to one of you (U.S. shipping addresses only). Please leave a comment if you’d like to be entered to win. We’ll announce the winner on August 11.

The winners of the Fat Boy Chronicles are #5 Chris, #8 Linda Kish, and #9 Casey.

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Wife and mother, Bible teacher and blogger, Lisa loves Jesus, coffee, dark chocolate and, of course, books. Read more of her reflections at Lisa writes…. Lisa thanks Waterbrook Multnomah publishers for providing the review and giveaway copy of The Pirate Queen.

Filed Under: Fiction, Lisa

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Comments

  1. Jenna says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:12 am

    Looks like a great read!

  2. edj says

    July 28, 2010 at 7:48 am

    Looks good! Yes, please!

  3. B. Nabors says

    July 28, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Being born, raised and still living in Georgia I love a good Southern book. Thank you so much for sharing. I hadn’t heard of The Pirate Queen, but it’s on my to-read list now!

  4. Letina Kelly says

    July 28, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Very good review. I met Patricia Hickman and heard her personal stories at a ladies night at a local church. She is a wonderful storyteller. I can’t wait for this book to add to my collection.

  5. Petula says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    That really sounds like a good read. It’s just like something to come up when a woman decides to do something for herself. 🙂 Well, I know it’s deeper than that so I hope I get a chance to read it soon. (pick me, pick me! LOL)

  6. Alison S. says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    This book looks interesting.

  7. Diana L Flowers says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I have heard alot of good things about this book and would love to win a copy!

  8. Merry says

    July 28, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Something about the Pirate Queen tugs at my heart, I’d love to win it. Thanks!

  9. Alana says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    This looks like a fantastic read! I love southern fiction.

  10. Sarah says

    July 28, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    It looks like a very good read:) Thanks for the chance to win!

  11. Sheri says

    July 28, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    I’m a Georgia girl that loves Southern fiction – this sounds like a great read! Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

  12. Marj M. says

    July 28, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    A good story is always well appreciated. I’d like to be counted in.

  13. Benita G. says

    July 28, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Sounds great! Please count me in.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  14. Angel H. says

    July 28, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Looks interesting

  15. Linda Kish says

    July 28, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    This sounds really good.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  16. Kate says

    July 28, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    Looks like a great book. Please enter me!

  17. Michelle says

    July 28, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

  18. Wendy M says

    July 28, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book.
    wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

  19. Ruthie Bloszinsky says

    July 28, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    I live in NC & know exactly where she is talking about. I would love to read this.

    [email protected]

  20. Rita says

    July 28, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Sounds like a good read!
    Or do you make everything sound appealing? 😉

  21. Francine Anchondo says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  22. Barbara H. says

    July 29, 2010 at 12:47 am

    I’d love to be entered, thanks!

  23. Katie Schroeder says

    July 29, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Sounds wonderful! would give me the opportunity to feel like a Southern girl even out here in the west!

  24. karenk says

    July 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    thanks for the opporunity to read this fabulous novel 🙂

  25. katklaw777 says

    July 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    Looks like a winner, thanks.

  26. Upstatemomof3 says

    July 29, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I would love to read this!! It sounds awesome!

  27. Jen W. says

    July 29, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    Sounds like a great summer read! I’m in-

  28. ibeeeg says

    July 30, 2010 at 1:06 am

    I am very curious and intrigued about this read.
    Please enter me in the giveaway…thanks.

  29. Some Lucky Dog says

    July 30, 2010 at 1:46 am

    I’ll be adding this one to my list if I don’t win, sounds great!

  30. Just Mom says

    July 30, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    Southern fiction is my favorite too, please enter me.

  31. Carolyn says

    July 31, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Sounds great!

  32. enyl says

    July 31, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    The Pirate Queen has the most important element that I look for when selecting books for my book club, meaningful messages.
    enyl(at)inbox(dot)come

  33. Julia says

    August 1, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    I would love to read this one as a fan of southern and Christian fiction.

  34. Holly says

    August 1, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    I’d love to win this one. It sounds terrific.

  35. Carol Wong says

    August 2, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    At first, I was turned off by the title but after your review, I really want to read this book.

    [email protected]

  36. Barb says

    August 3, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Perfect summer reading for my end-of-summer week off!

    • Barb says

      August 11, 2010 at 9:52 am

      Hey! Thanks! I was quite surprised to get your note this morning. I’m really looking forward to reading it. 🙂

      • Barb says

        September 3, 2010 at 7:27 am

        Thought you might be interested in my own review of the book. Also, since I was lucky enough to receive two copies, I am giving one away. Enter here:
        http://1sentencediary.wordpress.com/2010/09/03/book-review-the-pirate-queen-a-giveaway/

  37. aimymichelle says

    August 3, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    would love to win it!

  38. Beth C says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    Please enter me for this good book. Thanks!

  39. Karen says

    August 4, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    This sounds like a great book to read.

  40. Carol says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:02 am

    I want to read this book. For sure!

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