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Ransome's Honor (The Ransome Trilogy) Paperback – July 1, 2009

by Kaye Dacus (Author)

4.3 129 ratings

Book 1 of 3: The Ransome Trilogy

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The Ransome Trilogy from exciting new author Kaye Dacus combines the wit, romance, and social commentary of Jane Austen with the sea-faring adventure of Horatio Hornblower.

July 1814. The war with France has ended, and Captain William Ransome, known for never letting women aboard his ship, has returned to Portsmouth, England. Julia Witherington, considered an old-maid at 29, discovers that she must marry immediately to receive a large dowry. Julia knows that the only man she doesn't want to marry is William Ransome. And the only man her father will approve of is...William Ransome.

When the couple strikes a financial deal to feign marriage for one year, the adventure begins. These stubborn people face humorous and hard situations that reveal what else they have in common--a growing affection for one another. This intriguing tale of faith and loyalty is a wonderful new offering for readers of all genres.

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This first volume in Dacus's Ransome Trilogy combines an engaging period story with charming characters, and likely will leave Christian romance fans wanting more. In 1802, William Ransome, a young lieutenant in the Royal Navy, is presumably on the verge of marrying his captain's daughter, Julia Witherington, when, concerned he would be doing so for financial security, he dashes her hopes by deciding not to propose. Dacus picks up the story 12 years later when Julia is 29 and still single and Ransome is a captain returned from the war with France. Circumstances throw them together again in Portsmouth, England, and what follows is a predictably Austenesque romance between two people obviously meant for each other, but fighting the inevitable. Adding to the tension are conspiring relatives who want Julia to marry a fortune-hunting cousin in need of her money. Dacus's descriptions of navy life and her character sketches are most appealing, but her references to prayer and the Bible that provide Christian elements in the novel sometimes seem forced and more like frosting than essential leaven.
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"In the first book of her Ransome Trilogy Series, Ransome's Honor, Kaye Dacus brings the English Regency period to vivid life in the tradition of Jane Austen, but in her own distinctive voice and style. The plot is engaging and the hero and heroine sympathetic and believable, as is the entire cast of well-drawn characters who populate this book--including the delightfully villainous villain. "The element of faith is also exceptionally well integrated and central to the main characters' lives. Delightfully, the crisis is just hair-raising enough to keep the reader turning pages without becoming overwhelmed. My kudos to Ms. Dacus for another excellent read! I can't wait for the second book in this series!"
--J. M. Hochstetler, author of the American Patriot Series

"A thoroughly enjoyable Regency Romance! With exceptional writing and great attention to detail, Ms. Dacus transports the reader into the world of 1802 Portsmouth, England. If you're looking for a fun escape, clear your schedule and pick up this book! And the next book in the series, only hinted at in this one, holds a sweet promise of a great adventure! I, for one, will be first in line to read it when it is released."
--MaryLu Tyndall, author of the Charles Towne Belles series

"Ransome's Honor is a delight for both Regency fans and history buffs. The impeccable research into the Napoleonic era, including ship layout and naval customs and language, make both the Portsmouth setting and the characters come alive. The ending may surprise but will not disappoint the reader in this suspenseful inspirational Regency."
--Barbara Miller, Adjunct Faculty Writing Popular Fiction Program

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest House Publishers; Original edition (July 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736927530
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736927536
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 9 inches

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Kaye Dacus is a professional editor, author, and educator who has been writing fiction for more than thirty years. Pursuing her passion for writing, she earned a Master of Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Kaye lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works in higher education as an academic editor and writing/literature instructor. In her "other" life, she writes contemporary and historical romances. To learn more about Kaye and her books, visit her website at kayedacus.com.

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Keli Gwyn

Dacus Delights with her Riveting Regency

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2009

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Wow! Ransome's Honor by Kaye Dacus is a winner. From first page to last, I was swept into the world of Regency England, brought to life through her vivid descriptions. I could visualize the bustling town of Portsmouth, smell the salty sea air and hear the lap of waves against the hulls of the Royal Navy's magnificent sailing ships.

Amidst the spectacular setting, we encounter a wonderful cast of characters. I liked both Captain William Ransome, the epitome of a distinguished naval officer, and Julia Witherington, a bright, determined, resourceful admiral's daughter. The secondary characters, from Julia's garrulous best friend to William's unrefined but well-intentioned steward-cum-valet, are engaging, although Dacus crafted a set of scheming scoundrels sure to raise your hackles, especially the blackguard Sir Drake Pembroke.

Rejected by Lieutenant Ransome, seventeen-year-old Julia vowed never to forgive him for not proposing to her, as all believed he would. When circumstances bring them together twelve years later, they must face one another--and their long-denied feelings. Now a captain complete with fame and fortune, William is pressed into service as Julia's protector. When deceitful relatives unveil a plan to rob her of her sizable dowry and force her to marry a cousin she reviles, she turns to the man her father loves as a son, the same man who shattered her heart. To keep her from harm, William agrees to the business arrangement she offers him--a one-year marriage in name only--in exchange for her legacy. But can they deny their reemerging feelings for one another?

Dacus is a talented author. I read her contemporaries, Stand-in Groom and Menu for Romance, and enjoyed both. I wondered, however, if her voice would lend itself to historical romance. Indeed, it does. Her research and attention to detail are remarkable, as are her command of the fashions, furnishings and dialogue of the period. She does a fine job incorporating the faith element into Ransome's Honor and has produced an inspirational Regency I enthusiastically recommend.

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Dawn

Ransome’s Honor has much to recommend it. It has interesting characters

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015

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Ransome’s Honor has much to recommend it. It has interesting characters, dastardly villains, and a conflicting romance. The characters will make you smile one minute and grit your teeth the next. The story is detailed-oriented, and you will garner much knowledge about the Royal Navy in the early 1800’s.

I was entranced by the characters. Julia is a particular favorite. She is a woman whose heart has been broken but has made the best of the hand dealt her. She shows strength of character and a loyalty that is admirable. I really enjoyed her.

William is a bit too starchy for my liking, but he has qualities that redeem this for me. His loyalty and vow to look out for Julia make him likable, and his attitude towards her makes him quite the hero.

The reader will learn much, too much for my liking, about the Royal Navy. Thist distracted from the plot, in my opinion. I found myself skipping over much of this as the book wore on. I was thankful for the well-written characters, because they held my interest during these areas of the book. This will not deter me from seeking out other books in this series though. The characters are well worth the read.

Ms. Dacus writes characters that are memorable and plots that will hold your interest. I look forward to reading more of her books.

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Wonderful Regency Romance Series

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2011

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This is the first book in the Ransome series. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. Enough to purchase the next two books at $9.99 EACH!!! For me, that is saying a lot! You will be drawn into the characters lives and struggles to do the right thing and find love. Julia is a wonderful strong female character who fell in love with the dashing Captain Ransome (when he was still a midshipman) when she was ten and he was fifteen. Fast forward to when she is 17 and he is 22, they are both in love, but he walks away because he fears love is not enough for the daughter of his Admiral and since he has no money and is now a lieutenant walks away. Julia heartbroken at 17, decides she does not need men and does not need William Ransome in particular! (All this in the first few pages of the story!! So, I am not giving everything away!!)

The next time she sees the dashing and now wealthy Captain Ransome, she is 29 and "on the shelf" or an "old maid" who is trying to deny her feelings for him and he is trying to deny his feelings for her. Unusual circumstances bring the two together, even as they try to avoid each other!

Needless to say, once you are drawn in, prepare to read the other two stories and let me tell you, each chapter and page just gets better and better!!

This story also covers the lives of their friends and family which will continue throughout the trilogy.

Happy Reading!!

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SK

Not My Favorite Dacus Book

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023

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This book was a tad tedious during the beginning chapters. I would label this book a typical Regency novel that said, I would not readily label it a Christian Historical novel. Just because the characters pray or call out to God doesn't make a book Christian from my point of view. I enjoyed the cultural tidbits about the navy and life in the period. I am not inclined to read other books in this series. I should note, I did enjoy Kaye’s contemporary Christian book series, “Brides of Bonneterre.” Reviews are subjective and this book may be the type of book you have longed to read and enjoy.

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Katz

Great trilogy!

Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2012

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Julia (daughter of a wealthy Admiral) expects a proposal from William Ransome, a handsome poor sailor and the stage is set at a ball - they are alone in a garden, he is pacing in front of her while she sits on a bench and everyone expects it and yet nothing happens. Disappointed hopes cause Julia to hate this man and when she returns to England after 12 years living in what she considers her home Jamaica, she encounters William again, now a successful rich Captain. Doesn't it sound like Persuasion by Jane Austen? I assure it it takes a much differnet path! When Julia's father must leave Julia in the care of her aunt whom he doesn't trust as she's been pushing her own son at Julia (a gambler who only wants Julia for her $30,000 pound dowry), he asks William to look after her. And when her cousin tries to trap her into marriage with him Julia goes running to the one man she thought she'd never forgive with a "business" proposal promising him her dowry and an annulment if he can take her on his ship back to her home Jamaica as his wife. Will they both renew the love they had for each other? Or will bitterness and resentment lead them astray? You have to read the book to find out!
But I do have to share one of my favorite scenes between these 2 characters (SPOILERS ALERT):
'William rolled on his side and propped up on his elbow, "And was there no one else who captured your regard?"
"Only one. A sailor. Handsome, with blue eyes. Poor, but respected and admired by his peers. I had great hopes he would propose to me; but, alas, his feelings turned out to be different from mine." She kept her eyes pointedly away from him.
Hope surged in his chest - hope she might still love him. "Perhaps it wasn't that his feelings were different. Maybe he wanted to make something of himself, to prove himself worthy of a lady of quality like you."
Deep crimson flooded Julia's cheeks. "Then why did he not explain himself? Or renew his addresses when fortune and promotion raised him to a worthy rank?"
He sat up, bringing his face within inches of hers. "Because I convinced myself you would never be able to forgive me - that you no longer cared for me."
But then they change the subject! Can you believe it?! If they had continued it, I'm sure we could have saved another 100 pages of reading but it was worth it! ENJOY!(

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SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2011

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The story starts when Julia Witherington is seventeen her father Admiral Edward Witherington has been awarded knighthood they are at a ball where Julia is expecting to see Lieutenant Ransome, who she is expecting to make an offer for her. Julia has been in love with him for a long time. When he eventually arrives he comes to speak with her father, then asks Julia to take a walk with him she excitedly agrees, they go into the garden, but the offer she is hoping for does not come. William Ransome explains that he cannot consider a wife he has nothing to offer, being a poor Lieutenant. Leaving Julia devastated.
Twelve years later Julia is living in Portsmouth with her father, she is almost thirty an old spinster. When who should make a reappearance but William Ransome now a captain. Julia decides to avoid the Captains company at all costs but that does not work out too well as he is one of her father's favourites. Julia spent a lot of her life living in Jamaica with her mother while her father was on his commissions for the Royal Navy. She loved Jamaica living on her father's plantation. But after her mothers death she had to move to Portsmouth to live with her father, her Aunt Pembroke also lives with them at Sir Edwards request to introduce Julia into society. Julia's Aunt has a son whom she plots to have married to Julia for her fortune. But does the handsome Captian Ransome still love Julia? And has she forgiven him for his rejection twelve years before!
This is a very well written story. The author has a good knowledge of the period, and the book is very well detailed. The characters are very well defined especially the two leads. The authors style is reminiscent of Jane Austin, I found many similarities to her stories in particular "Persuasion". This is a really good read and I thoroughly recommend it. There are two books to follow in this series that I will be sure to read.

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