Title: Molly Lee
Author: Andrew Joyce
ISBN: 1511402989
ISBN 13: 9781511402989
ASIN: B00VEEJ97G
Published: March 26th 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 428
Author website: Andrew Joyce
Genre: Western Fiction
*A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review, which follows.
The first time 18 year old Molly Lee meets “Lieutenant” Huck Finn and “Captain” Tom Sawyer it is 1861. The Civil War has just begun to rear its ugly head. Little does Molly know that this chance encounter with the two soldiers will change her life forever.
When a Yankee soldier attempts to commandeer Molly’s virtue and cause harm to her family, 24 year old Huck Finn comes to their rescue. Molly falls head over heels in love with the dashing Huck. She begs to be allowed to follow him when he leaves her family farm.
Huck strongly advises her not to come with him because, “He considers himself an honorable man, and honorable men don’t accept the hospitality of another man, and then ride off with the man’s daughter.”
Molly begs, and begs, finally wearing Huck down long enough to say that she can accompany him the next morning. When Molly awakens that fateful day, on July 23, 1861, it is to the realization that the two men have left without her. Not to have her love denied, Molly saddles a horse and sets forth on a trip of a lifetime to find the man she loves.
The adventures of Molly Lee take her from Virginia all the way to the Montana Territory. Spanning her life from 18 years to 56 years, this is her story. From whore houses to school rooms, Indians to cattle drives, Molly Lee pulls you into the saddle of the life adventures of a woman searching for the man she loves.
Author: Andrew Joyce
I loved the way Andrew Joyce portrayed Molly. She is a strong, independent woman, not afraid to say what she thinks. When Molly loses a lover in a catastrophic fire, I thought she had reached the end of her rope. Instead, she finds the courage to go on with her life, always searching for the elusive man of her dreams, Huck Finn.
The drive and ambition to find Huck Finn take Molly through many challenges and heartaches. To me, her ability to live by her own wits and survive, reminded me of the heroes from the old fashioned Western books I read as a young woman myself, written by Louis L’Amour.
Joyce writes in an easy, smooth, flowing manner. I especially enjoyed the portrayal of the cowboys and the cattle drive, as I experienced some of the same practices still in use today when I worked for a Montana cattle ranch some years ago. A few times, I know I felt the rush of the wind, and tasted the dust in my mouth, the descriptions were so perfect.
It should be noted that this book is a sequel to “Redemption,” also written by Joyce. However, not having read the first book, I felt this book stood alone in its own rights as an excellent read.
I enjoyed this rough ride through American western history, as seen through the eyes of a woman. Molly’s unique perspectives on life give credence to the belief that if you want something bad enough and keep working towards it, you will eventually get it. Oh, and there are whispers… Joyce is writing another book called, “Huck and Molly!” I can’t wait to read it!
RATINGS
Realistic Characterization: 4/5
Made Me Think: 3/5
Overall enjoyment: 4/5
Readability: 5/5
Recommended: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.5
Buy it at: Amazon
Format & Pricing
Paperback: $16.99 US
Kindle: $3.99 US
(And guess who Colleen interviews this coming Friday here on LitWorldInterviews? You only get one guess.~Ronovan. No, not me, I just put my name so you knew I was the one typing this. I just had to jump in and mention the interview with that person you are supposed to be guessing.)
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I remember you mentioned this book, Colleen, when commenting on my post about Twain. It sounds like a rollicking good read!
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Yes, this is the one Olga. Here is another author that I really enjoy! 😀
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Very nice review, Colleen. Congratulations to Mr. Joyce for a job well done.
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Thank you Deanie. I really enjoyed his writing. ❤
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Reblogged this on Michaelphelps1's Blog and commented:
I have revived my interest in Western Fiction . . . Colleen Chesebro’s in-depth Review of ‘MOLLY LEE’ by Aiuthor Andrew Joyce is a MUST READ for me. I am reading ‘The Sons of Big Bill Holston’ by Author JUDITH ANN McDOWELL, and loving it. Thank you, Colleen and LIR WORLD INTERVIEWS.
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Michael, you are just the best. You will love these books! They make the old west come alive! ❤
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