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Times of Turmoil (The Time Locket Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

It is 1718 and Duncan Melville and his time traveller wife, Erin, are concentrating on building a peaceful existence for themselves and their twin daughters. Difficult to do, when they are beleaguered by enemies.

Erin Melville is not about to stand to the side and watch as a child is abused—which is how she makes deadly enemies of Hyland Nelson and his family.

Then there’s that ghost from their past, Armand Joseph Chardon, a person they were certain was dead. Apparently not. Monsieur Chardon wants revenge and his sons are tasked with making Duncan—and his wife—pay.

Things aren’t helped by the arrival of Duncan’s cousin, fleeing her abusive husband. Or the reappearance of Nicholas Farrell in their lives, as much of a warped bully now as he was when he almost beat Duncan to death years ago. Plus, their safety is constantly threatened as Erin is a woman of colour in a time and place where that could mean ostracism, enslavement or even death.

Will Duncan and Erin ever achieve their simple wish – to live and love free from fear of those who wish to destroy them?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJ7FYQVL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Timelight Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9198829853
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Time Locket
  • Best Sellers Rank: #395,181 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

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Anna Belfrage
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Had Anna been allowed to choose, she'd have become a professional time-traveller. No luck there, so instead she became a financial professional with two absorbing interests; history and writing. These days, Anna combines an exciting day-job with a large family and her writing endeavours. Plus she always finds the time to try out new recipes, chase down obscure rose bushes and initiate a home renovation scheme or two.

Anna has authored the acclaimed time travelling series The Graham Saga , set in 17th century Scotland and Maryland, as well as the equally acclaimed medieval series The King’s Greatest Enemy.

Anna has also published The Wanderer, a fast-paced contemporary romantic suspense trilogy with paranormal and time-slip ingredients. Her September 2020 release, His Castilian Hawk is a story of loyalty and love set against the complications of Edward I’s invasion of Wales in the late 13th century.

Her most recent release, The Whirlpools of Time , is a time travel romance set against the backdrop of brewing rebellion in the Scottish highlands.

All of Anna’s books have been awarded the IndieBRAG Medallion, she has several Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choices, and one of her books won the HNS Indie Award in 2015. She is also the proud recipient of several Reader’s Favorite medals as well as having won various Gold, Silver and Bronze Coffee Pot Book Club awards.

If you want to know more about Anna, why not visit her website, https://www.annabelfrage.com

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
    A good historical fiction author will take the reader on a journey to the past and reveal scenes and characters that pique your interest to read the story and discover more.
    A brilliant historical fiction author will take you firmly by the hand, fully immerse you into the period, and lovingly transport you to a world as real as the one you inhabit now. Anna Belfrage is such an author, and her latest work, Times of Turmoil, is a testament to her superb storytelling and authentic research. It is a disturbing novel on many accounts, for it deals with racism, slavery, abuse, and complex emotional conflict and social mores that are the foundation of many controversial divides today. At the same time, it is an enduring love story to not only tolerance, love and equality, but to the struggles of everyday women and men in the early years of America’s growth as a democracy. In both facets, the narrative is sensitive, profound, and perceptive.
    I found the novel fascinating. I have said before that I love Ms. Belfrage’s voice, and it rings true in this book. Her characters are fully developed, lusty, joyful, temperamental, and, at times, funny and frightening. And although Erin, the modern-day woman of colour is an anachronism in herself as she navigates her way through 18th century Pennsylvania, she is also a crucible and a mirror to everyone who comes into her orbit.
    Ms Belfrage’s ability to speak the voice of her character in all her novels—whether a 13th century lord, a 17th century farmer, or a 21st century woman time traveller—is superb, and Times of Turmoil is one of her best.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
    4.5 stars rounded up to 5

    Times of Turmoil is book 2 in The Time Locket series. I had read and reviewed book 1 back in 2021, and can honestly say that you'll have no problems falling into this new book if you haven't read the first in the series. Ms. Belfrage expertly weaves the backstory into the characters' lives in 1718.

    Ms. Belfrage immerses you in time and place. Her research is impeccable, from settings, clothing, food, politics and culture.

    The novel has a number of bad guys you would want to steer clear of. Ms. Belfrage's villains are thoroughly disgusting without any redeeming characteristics, and well written. They are people you love to hate. Now I won't say any of them surprised me when they turned up in a variety of places throughout the book. You expect something bad is going to happen to the main characters, and some of it is not pretty - some is downright horrible. You feel a real sense of danger for them. They'll get past one obstacle, and wham - there's another! The tension builds and you know Ms. Belfrage isn't done putting Duncan and Erin through hell.

    Despite Duncan's bullheadedness, his love for Erin and understanding of the hardships she faces in the 18th century, makes him an endearing character. Erin, 21st century woman transplanted to the past, is believable and brings a wonderful perspective of the times, of the history. Their passion for each other drives the story.

    Well done, Ms. Belfrage. Highly recommended.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
    This second book in the time-traveller series, The Locket, is equally as exciting and action-packed as the first. Times of Turmoil is a historical novel with a twist - the heroine, Erin, is a young woman of colour from 20th century London and has found herself in early 18th century Pennsylvania. Despite being with her husband Duncan and her two children she does not fit in, and is constantly fighting against the restrictions imposed on women at that time. This is the fast-moving story of a family trying to live a peaceful life despite the prejudices of the time and the constant fear that Erin will be abducted and sold as a slave. And another threat looms in the shadows, a time-traveller has arrived, who is determined to wreak his revenge on Duncan and his family.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
    This was an excellent book. I enjoyed the continued movement from one bad moment towards another!
    Bonjour mon amie Fleix
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
    Anna Belfrage delivers another superbly-written historical tale with book 2 of The Time Locket series, Times of Turmoil. As a fan of Ms. Belfrage’s medieval historical fiction, I was eager to discover her time-travel historical romances, and Times of Turmoil did not disappoint. The author’s masterful command of language and rich characterizations make this novel a pleasure to read. The beautifully drawn romance between heroine Erin and hero Duncan is the beating heart of the story—and all of the twists and turns that conspire to keep the lovers apart bring nonstop conflict and rising tension until the thoroughly satisfying conclusion. Ms. Belfrage has created a unique and captivating world with Times of Turmoil, and I highly recommend the read.

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  • cb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic page turner
    Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2023
    From the opening chapter, I was on pins and needles and in a constant state of anxiety. Duncan and his wife Erin, a modern day woman of colour who was ripped from her time in book 1, have now settled with their family in early 18th century Pennsylvania. They have a wonderful home and a strong marriage, but danger is converging upon them. They're under threat from a local family after saving an indentured boy from abuse, the sons of their old nemesis are searching for them to avenge their father (bringing the fateful locket that could pull Erin and Duncan apart), and they shelter a cousin who is hiding from her abusive husband. To make matters worse, the Pennsylvanian colony is drafting legislation to ban multi-racial marriages, which will threaten their family and home. Belfrage handles the racism with honesty and through the lens of different characters, not just the villains but also through characters who we would feel some empathy for. It's nuanced and complex and thought-provoking.
    Times of Turmoil is a page-turning, gripping story that never eases up. It delivers tautly paced action with wonderful characters. When I wasn't reading the book, I was worrying about how Erin and Duncan were going to make it through. It's a fantastic story and, I dare say, my favourite Anna Belfrage book so far!
  • Helen Hollick
    5.0 out of 5 stars such a good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2023
    I would really like to know how Anna Belfrage does it - produce book after fabulous book with (or so it seems) as much ease as a conjuror pulls a rabbit out of a hat.
    And just how does she keep this series (The Graham Saga) going with every book about the family through the next generation - and then the next? Each new addition is so brilliantly alive and fresh! Do pass on the secret Anna!

    Times of Turmoil (The Time Locket Book 2) is a gripping tale of seemingly ordinary people going about their seemingly ordinary lives in Colonial America in 1718 - although the main characters are far, far from ordinary!

    The research into the period is trustworthy, the detail just right (not too much, not too little). The main plot really brings home the plight of coloured people and the attitude towards slavery - what makes it even more horrendous is that these attitudes (of a white man marrying a black woman, for instance) still exist.

    The other talent Ms Belfrage has is the ability to bring in just enough back story from the previous books to fill in the family's past without overloading the detail. Every book in this series is a stand-alone read, although I'm tempted to say if you haven't yet met the Grahams and discovered their adventures, do start at Book One (A Rip In The Veil) ... but then, this one is such a good read, so the choice is yours!

    I can just imagine Alex Graham sitting before her fire on a chilly evening, nodding and smiling, heartily approving of this next episode,Times of Turmoil.

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