Author Ruth Hull Chatlien
on Tour
March 3-12, 2014
with
The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte
[historical fiction]
Release Date: December 2, 2013
Publisher: Amika Press, Chicago
ISBN: 978-1937484163
484 pages
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SYNOPSIS
As a clever girl in stodgy, mercantile Baltimore, Betsy Patterson dreams of a marriage that will transport her to cultured Europe. When she falls in love with and marries Jerome Bonaparte, she believes her dream has come true—until Jerome’s older brother Napoleon becomes an implacable enemy.Based on a true story, The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte is a historical novel that portrays this woman’s tumultuous life. Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, known to history as Betsy Bonaparte, scandalized Washington with her daring French fashions; visited Niagara Falls when it was an unsettled wilderness; survived a shipwreck and run-ins with British and French warships; dined with presidents and danced with dukes; and lived through the 1814 Battle of Baltimore. Yet through it all, Betsy never lost sight of her primary goal—to win recognition of her marriage.[provided by the author]
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Ruth Hull Chatlien has been a writer and editor of educational materials for twenty-five years. Her specialty is U.S. and world history. She is the author of Modern American Indian Leaders and has published several short stories and poems in literary magazines. The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte (2013) is her first published novel.She lives in northeastern Illinois with her husband, Michael, and a very pampered dog named Smokey. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found gardening, knitting, drawing, painting, or watching football.
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VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, March 3
Review at Words And Peace
Tuesday, March 4 Sunday, April 6
Review at The Reading Life
Thursday, March 6
Review + Excerpt + Giveaway at I Am, Indeed
Friday, March 7
Review + Giveaway at Queen of All She Reads
Sunday, March 9
Review + Giveaway at Just Reviews.
With extra information here.
Review at Griperang’s Bookmarks
Monday, March 10
Review at Jorie Loves A Story
Tuesday, March 11
Review at Making My Mark
Interview at Enchanted by Josephine
Wednesday, March 12
Review at Chocolate & Croissants
Review at The Most Happy Reader
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December 30, 2013
WordsAndPeace
France Book Tours 
5 responses to “Ruth Hull Chatlien on Tour: The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte”
Princess of Eboli History Masquerade
March 13th, 2014 at 13:18
I really like your thoughts about the book….
WordsAndPeace
March 13th, 2014 at 13:57
which thoughts?? this post has no review, it’s just the synopsis
Princess of Eboli History Masquerade
March 13th, 2014 at 15:53
I am very sorry, I apologize, I was reading the review for the book, and I post my comment on the wrong page!! Sorry!!!!!
WordsAndPeace
March 13th, 2014 at 19:21
no problem, just curious: which review? there are 10, from 10 different bloggers, not on this site, which is just the schedule of the tour
rhchatlien
March 3rd, 2014 at 07:34
Reblogged this on Ruth Hull Chatlien and commented:
Madame Bonaparte is going on tour. From March 3 through March 12, reviews will be appearing on various blogs. Plus, there will be an interview and several book giveaways. If you haven’t purchased it yet, this is your chance to enter to win a free copy.
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