Elinor by Shannon McNear: Book Review, Tour, and Giveaway with Celebrate Lit.
About the Book
Book: Elinor
Author: Shannon McNear
Genre: Christian/Historical/Romance
Release date: December 1, 2021

A Journey Full of Hope…
Escape into a riveting story based on the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.
Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity.
In 1587, Elinor White Dare sailed from England heavy with her first child but full of hopes. Her father, a renowned artist and experienced traveler, has convinced her and her bricklayer husband Ananias to make the journey to the New World. Land, they are promised, more goodly and beautiful than they can ever imagine. But nothing goes as planned from landing at the wrong location, to facing starvation, to the endless wait for help to arrive. And, beyond her comprehension, Elinor finds herself utterly alone. . . .
The colony at Roanoke disappeared into the shadows of history. But, what if one survived to leave a lasting legacy?
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Book Review:
A wonderfully detailed story that draws the reader in and hooks them on a story of what if. A story of faith and endurance, of characters with determination and grit in a time when people were forging new paths in new worlds. Elinor is a well-developed and researched story and though no one knows the truth, I found myself loving this book as I watched this colony face hardships. With excellent prose and intense detail, the author keeps the reader interested in Elinor’s story. I absolutely loved the faith Elinor and her father showed. The prayers they prayed felt genuine and never forced, which made the faith element relatable as Elinor progressed through a new life. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Celebrate Lit. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
About the Author

Transplanted to North Dakota after more than two decades in Charleston, South Carolina, Shannon McNear loves losing herself in local history. She’s a military wife, mom of eight, mother-in-law of three, grammie of two, and a member of ACFW and RWA. Her first novella, Defending Truth in A Pioneer Christmas Collection, was a 2014 RITA® finalist. When she’s not sewing, researching, or leaking story from her fingertips, she enjoys being outdoors, basking in the beauty of the northern prairies. Connect with her at www.shannonmcnear.com, or on Facebook and Goodreads.
More from Shannon
Why did I write this story? Well, God shoved the opportunity under my nose, and I didn’t want to be guilty of taking the easy way out, by saying no. 😊
Really, while the concept was fascinating, the execution was daunting, and sometimes terrifying. The Elizabethan Era—before the King James Bible and even before Shakespeare was popular! As a student of the Revolutionary War and surrounding times, I felt very much out of my depth.
Though the research sucked me in, it was also daunting. Sifting through various interpretations of the primary accounts and their own speculations on why they felt things must have gone a certain way. Trying to “find” my story amongst all the theories and opinions. Above all, getting to know my characters and letting them come alive in my own imagination.
And come alive, they did—in full color, with a vividness I did not expect. I hope I was able to translate even a portion of what I envisioned to the page, so that you also can see them!
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, January 4
The Christian Fiction Girl, January 4
Joanna Bair, January 4
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 5
Rebecca Tews, January 5
For the Love of Literature, January 6
Remembrancy, January 6
Texas Book-aholic, January 7
Betti Mace, January 7
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 8
Inklings and notions, January 8
For Him and My Family, January 9
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 9
deb’s Book Review, January 10
Labor Not in Vain, January 10
Blogging With Carol, January 10
Locks, Hooks and Books, January 11
Connect in Fiction, January 11
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, January 12
To Everything There Is A Season, January 12
Mary Hake, January 12
Bizwings Blog, January 13
Tell Tale Book Reviews, January 13
Connie’s History Classroom, January 14
Splashes of Joy, January 14
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 15 (Spotlight)
Sodbuster Living, January 15
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, January 16
Through the Fire Blogs, January 16
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 17
Pause for Tales, January 17
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Shannon is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/15d5e/elinor-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
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This looks like a great read! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you SO much for your review–and taking the time to feature my story! ❤❤❤
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Congratulations on your release of Elinor, Shannon, I enjoyed following the tour and learning about your book, which sounds like a brilliant read for me and my mom! Good luck with your book and I hope the tour was a success! Thanks for bringing it to my attention! Thanks, Through the Fire, for sharing your review! Have a spectacular day!
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