Review of The Lost Seigneur
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Review of The Lost Seigneur
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Lost Seigneur" by David Loux.]
The Lost Seigneur by David Loux is the second book in the Château Laux series and follows the stories of various members of the Laux family. The long-lost head of the household is rediscovered after years of wrongful imprisonment, and he embarks on a journey to reunite with his family across the sea. Meanwhile, the youngest daughter of the family learns to heal from the tragedy that struck the family in the past year and to navigate her relationship with both her husband and her religion. Follow along as both parties find a way to each other and form long-lasting bonds along the way.
This book was a pleasant surprise! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, as the plot kept me very engaged and interested. There were several plot twists and jaw-dropping moments that kept me from putting this book down for more than an hour! I particularly found it interesting to read about the Cathar religion. I did not even know of their existence prior to this book, and I learned quite a lot through this story. I appreciated the research that was put into portraying what life was like for Cathars in the 17th century, and it shows how dedicated the author is to his craft.
One thing that I disliked was Gabriel’s feelings towards Jean-Pierre. There was a point at which Gabriel felt that they did not know who Jean-Pierre was as a person and felt alienated from him, and while this is understandable to an extent, I felt as if these feelings were ramped up exponentially without enough pretext beforehand. While the author did an overall phenomenal job, I would have appreciated a little more character building for this instance, as it felt as if there was just a small amount of necessary relationship building missing. I also found Magdalena and Jean’s relationship funny, as the reunion scene for the brother and sister was extremely reminiscent of that one Folger’s Christmas commercial from the early 2000s.
Overall, I would give this book a 5 out of 5 for having a very thrilling plot and for the author’s great writing style. There was no profanity and some allusions to sex and sexual assault. This book was very well edited with minimal grammatical errors. I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for their next enthralling and adventurous read!
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The Lost Seigneur
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The Lost Seigneur by David Loux is the second book in the Château Laux series and follows the stories of various members of the Laux family. The long-lost head of the household is rediscovered after years of wrongful imprisonment, and he embarks on a journey to reunite with his family across the sea. Meanwhile, the youngest daughter of the family learns to heal from the tragedy that struck the family in the past year and to navigate her relationship with both her husband and her religion. Follow along as both parties find a way to each other and form long-lasting bonds along the way.
This book was a pleasant surprise! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, as the plot kept me very engaged and interested. There were several plot twists and jaw-dropping moments that kept me from putting this book down for more than an hour! I particularly found it interesting to read about the Cathar religion. I did not even know of their existence prior to this book, and I learned quite a lot through this story. I appreciated the research that was put into portraying what life was like for Cathars in the 17th century, and it shows how dedicated the author is to his craft.
One thing that I disliked was Gabriel’s feelings towards Jean-Pierre. There was a point at which Gabriel felt that they did not know who Jean-Pierre was as a person and felt alienated from him, and while this is understandable to an extent, I felt as if these feelings were ramped up exponentially without enough pretext beforehand. While the author did an overall phenomenal job, I would have appreciated a little more character building for this instance, as it felt as if there was just a small amount of necessary relationship building missing. I also found Magdalena and Jean’s relationship funny, as the reunion scene for the brother and sister was extremely reminiscent of that one Folger’s Christmas commercial from the early 2000s.
Overall, I would give this book a 5 out of 5 for having a very thrilling plot and for the author’s great writing style. There was no profanity and some allusions to sex and sexual assault. This book was very well edited with minimal grammatical errors. I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for their next enthralling and adventurous read!
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The Lost Seigneur is the second book in the Château Laux series, and it really kept me hooked from start to finish. The story follows the head of the Laux family, who returns after years of wrongful imprisonment, and the youngest daughter as she heals from past tragedies and balances her faith and marriage.
I especially enjoyed learning about the Cathar religion—a part of history I knew little about before. The author’s detailed research really shines through, making the story feel authentic.
My only minor issue was with some sudden tension between Gabriel and Jean-Pierre that felt a bit rushed. Otherwise, the characters and plot were well-developed, with twists that kept me turning pages.
There’s no profanity, and while the book includes some references to sex and assault, it’s handled carefully. If you like historical fiction with family drama and adventure, this book is a great pick!
I especially enjoyed learning about the Cathar religion—a part of history I knew little about before. The author’s detailed research really shines through, making the story feel authentic.
My only minor issue was with some sudden tension between Gabriel and Jean-Pierre that felt a bit rushed. Otherwise, the characters and plot were well-developed, with twists that kept me turning pages.
There’s no profanity, and while the book includes some references to sex and assault, it’s handled carefully. If you like historical fiction with family drama and adventure, this book is a great pick!
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Dayane Cristina de Siqueira
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The Lost Seigneur is the second book in the Château Laux series, and it really kept me hooked from start to finish. The story follows the head of the Laux family, who returns after years of wrongful imprisonment, and the youngest daughter as she heals from past tragedies and balances her faith and marriage.
I especially enjoyed learning about the Cathar religion—a part of history I knew little about before. The author’s detailed research really shines through, making the story feel authentic.
My only minor issue was with some sudden tension between Gabriel and Jean-Pierre that felt a bit rushed. Otherwise, the characters and plot were well-developed, with twists that kept me turning pages.
There’s no profanity, and while the book includes some references to sex and assault, it’s handled carefully. If you like historical fiction with family drama and adventure, this book is a great pick!
I especially enjoyed learning about the Cathar religion—a part of history I knew little about before. The author’s detailed research really shines through, making the story feel authentic.
My only minor issue was with some sudden tension between Gabriel and Jean-Pierre that felt a bit rushed. Otherwise, the characters and plot were well-developed, with twists that kept me turning pages.
There’s no profanity, and while the book includes some references to sex and assault, it’s handled carefully. If you like historical fiction with family drama and adventure, this book is a great pick!
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Well, the time is always right for an enthralling and adventurous reading experience. I am wondering how the reunion will be and the events that will occur, as it appears several years and occurrences have occurred since the imprisonment. It is nice to read that the twists and turns are thrilling. Many thanks for the review, @Sindhu Manivannan.
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