Tuesday 2 April 2024

You've been struck by a smooth criminal...

Blackmore’s new novel “Charter to Redemption” is based in 1821. In this book the main character Emma Colchester is going to Newcastle to marry a man she’s never met before. This was back in a time when marriage was more about class and less about love.

Emma ends up meeting Tobias Freeman. Tobias has no freedom, but by finding each other they find redemption each in their own way.

Even though “Charter to Redemption” is a work of fiction, there are quite a few true historical references. Having these in works of fictions such as this can get readers interested in history, which is good because you're never too old or too young to learn something new. It’s important to read books that have some truth or historical significance in some way. If more people read books (even fiction) about the past they might be more inclined to read up on actual history. And we all know how great it is to live in a world with knowledgeable people (mostly because stupid people suck). Reading in itself is a great way to find new things to love about the world.

From what I’ve read about the book so far, it's something I'm definitely looking forward to. As you can tell a key theme in “Charter to Redemption"is, of course “redemption”. This speaks to me personally, because I appreciate redemption. I believe in second chances, forgiveness and mercy and saving someone from a mistake they made. Just because someone makes bad choices doesn’t mean they are a bad person. And just because others say they are a bad person, doesn’t make them bad.
However, once someone starts believing they are bad, it’s hard to convince them otherwise. They can be a good person, but if they continue to view themselves as a bad person, or a villain, or a criminal, that’s all they will ever aspire to be.

"Charter to Redemption” is D.J. Blackmore’s first published work and I look forward to reading more about them in the future

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