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Her Own Revolution

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A Woman Forges a Treacherous Path to Save Hundreds from the Guillotine.

If Geneviève Fouquier-Tinville had the same rights as a man, she wouldn’t have to dress like one, which she does to attend University—forbidden to women. By swearing her commitment to the revolution, she succeeds in convincing her father, the Public Prosecutor who condemns thousands to the guillotine, to hire her as a court clerk. But she intends to earn passage to join her lover, Henri, in America.

Tasked with copying lists of names scheduled for execution, she reads Louis LaGarde , a fallen noble whom she despises for having exposed her as a woman when they both attended University. Believing him innocent, she replaces his name with one already dead, saving his life. But she realizes that unless she forges a treacherous path, hundreds more will perish at her father’s hands.

When a Revolutionary hunts her down, she must accept LaGarde’s help, yet she denies her attraction to him out of loyalty to Henri. She fights for her life and the lives of those she’s come to love, but she must face the truth of her own heart.

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…a suspenseful page-turner with an unexpected love story… A captivating tale of female triumph in the late 18th century.

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Borchert’s extensive research shines through a narrative that is enhanced by her mastery of character development. As Borchert quickly immerses readers into the dangers of late 18th-century France, she…capably highlights the struggles of women seeking independence and equality.

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…beautifully written. Geneviève is an amazing heroine…put[ting] her own life in danger to save others. I highly recommend this wonderful novel.

Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice

An engrossing depiction of feminine courage, the novel Her Own Revolution features a renegade heroine whose compassion for innocent people leads to both loss and love.

Foreword Reviews

An empowering and dramatic story…with a fearless female lead. From the novel’s bold opening line to the heartwarming final proposal, this book is carefully crafted by a master of relationships and emotional tension, making this revolutionary novel a tight, heart-pounding twister of a tale.

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Filled with absorbing turns, this is a captivating story led by a courageous and likable heroine.

Readers’ Favorite 5 Star Review

…a deftly crafted and inspiring portrait of the past.

Self-Publishing Review

Breathtakingly complex and intriguing, the novel [Her Own Revolution] delivers in spades.

The Prairies Book Review

With its high-stakes conflict, breezy romance, memorable characters, and a satisfying ending, the novel proves both compulsively readable and tremendously enjoyable. Borchert is a writer to watch.

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