The first book in the grand tour series, glamorous illusions will take readers on a pilgrimage through europeand straight into the soul. She is an excellent author and her background in editing have helped her craft marvellous worlds around her characters. See the complete grand tour series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. When cora kensington learns she is the illegitimate daughter of a copper king, her life changes. Shes the author of the christy awardwinning waterfall, ritafinalist firestorm, bestselling god gave us you, and popular historical series like homeward, grand tour, and more. Glamorous illusions grand tour, book 1 by lisa t bergren. As she travels from england to france with kin shes never known, cora encounters the blessings of a family name, as well as the curses.
Shes written over 60 books and sold over 3 million of them, with the help of some good publishing people and readers like you. She is an excellent author and her background in editing have. The first audiobook in the grand tour series will take you on a journey of cultural refinement but, moreover, on an inner journey of selfdiscovery. For cora kensington, the journey of a lifetime has taken unexpected turns. Part i provence chapter one cora a shiver of fear ran down my back as i looked to the busy train platform outside my window. See more ideas about my books, fiction books and novels. As her european tour with her newfound family takes her through austria, france and italy, an unseen enemy trails close behind.
Bergren challenges readers to face their own identity crisis. Starting on the fields of montana and coming to a close in a mansion of paris with a promise of more to come in the lisa tawn bergren is one of those authors that writes across several genres and she is good at it as well. As she travels with her new family in 19 europe, she uncovers more than she expects in herself and those around her. Shes the author of the christy award winner waterfall, rita finalist firestorm, bestselling god gave us you, and several historical series such as homeward and grand tour. The grand tour book series by lisa tawn bergren includes books glamorous illusions, from this day forward, and glittering promises. Buy grave consequences grand tour new by bergren, lisa t isbn. Even as she explores europe with her new family, she. And her future her very life depends on the decisions shell make at each crossroad. Apr 16, 2012 the first book in the grand tour series, glamorous illusions will take readers on a pilgrimage through europeand straight into the soul. A former publishing executive, lisa now divides her time between writing, editing, parenting three children with her husband, tim, and dreaming of her next trip to italy. Meanwhile, a forbidden love continues to claim her heart, putting everyones plans in danger. She comes to understand how she is not an humble dirt farmers daughter, but potentially an heiress to one of the richest mining barons in the world. Shes the author of the christy award winner waterfall, rita finalist firestorm, bestselling god gave us you, and.
The grand tour series details the life of cora diehl kensington, a woman of the montana plains, swept up into a life of riches and privilege. When cora kensington learns she is the illegitimate daughter of a copper king, her life changes forever. For cora kensington, the journey of a lifetime takes unexpected twists. Bergren has published dozens of books with more than 3 million books sold combined. Bergren author 20 mars the grand tour series book 4 ben bova author 2010. Shortly after arriving home, she discovers that she is the illegitimate child of a copper king, wallace kensington. Lisa tawn bergren is one of those authors that writes across several genres and she is good at it as well.
Through the story of cora kensington, bergren takes her audience on a european adventure of forgiveness, spiritual awareness, and selfdiscovery. The first book in the grand tour series takes you from the farms of montana through england and france on an adventure of forgiveness, spiritual awakening, and. Bergrens brilliantly imagined grand tour series explores some interesting ethical and societal questions surrounding social standing, equality, spirituality, economic privilege and social justice. Not only are the crops failing, but someone dear to cora is failing as well. Mar 08, 20 buy grave consequences grand tour new by bergren, lisa t isbn. Im going to be sharing news about my releases, posts about things i like and running some fun contests. Glamorous illusions is the first in her new grand tour series and it is one to make you think.
Glamorous illusions by lisa tawn bergren 2012, paperback, new edition at the best online prices at. This first volume is an introduction to cora and her newly revealed family. Bergren focuses mainly on cora and will, and their forb lisa bergren was an author i had never read before, but i was pleasantly surprised when i began the first book of the grand tour series. Cora is invited to take the grand tour of europe, a trip intended to finish a persons education and solidify an understanding of refinement and ancient culture. Bergren cora is about to discover who she truly is.
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Lisa tawn bergren is the author of the childrens books god gave us you and its sequel god gave us two, as well as several adult novels. We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied to us. Through the story of cora kensington, bergren takes her audience on a european adventure of forgiveness, spiritual awareness, and. Buy a cheap copy of glamorous illusions book by lisa tawn bergren.
Its the summer of 19, and cora kensingtons life on the family farm has taken a dark turn. Bergren is tims wife, olivia, emma and jacks mom, and an explorer of people, places and stories in many genres. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Glamorous illusions, the first release in lisa bergrens new grand tour series, is a beautiful exploration of the covenant connection between god the father and his children. She lives in colorado springs, co with her children and husband.
The year is 19 and cora diehl returns home for the summer after being away at normal school where she is studying teaching. Bergrens historical novel glamorous illusions david c. Many at times, lisa spends her time writing, managing her home base, consulting and helping her husband tim, with his business. Glamorous illusion is the first novel in the grand tour series by lisa t. Lisa knocked the ball out of the park with this storyand seriesthat takes readers on a tour across europe and a tour of the human heart. In particular, bergren examines how a persons background shapes his or her choices. Bergren presents her grand tour series, featuring cora, a poor girl from montana who discovers she is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy man.
Cora must escape the bonds of the past and discover the faith to make the right choices. Grand tour series in order lisa tawn bergren fictiondb. Lisa bergren is the author of one of my favorite ya series the river of time series, so i was really excited to read this first book in her new adult series, the grand tour. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Bergren is the awardwinning author of over thirtyfive books, with more than 2 million copies sold. And a forbidden love continues to put everyones plans at risk. Belatedly finding out a terrible secret about her parentage, cora struggles to find out who she really isas a child of godin the midst of an enlightening, as well as dangerous, trip across europe. The grand tour is a british motoring television series, created by jeremy clarkson, richard hammond, james may, and andy wilman, produced by amazon exclusively for its online streaming service amazon prime video, and premiered on 18 november 2016. The programme was conceived in the wake of the departure of clarkson, hammond, may and wilman from the bbc series top gear, and originally. Lisa t bergren is also known for the river of times book series and the grand tour book series as well. Tim, lisas husband, works as a graphic designer, musician and a sculptor of ducks, mainly from fence posts. Shortly after arriving home, she discovers that she is the illegitimate child of. Glamorous illusions is book one in the grand tour series and i have been blessed to have book two grave consequences and i am looking forward to reading it next link to purchase davidccook about the author lisa t.
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