Rachel Le Mesurier
Author
Exciting News!
I am excited to reveal that "The Musician's Promise Series" has changed publisher and had a whole new makeover! While the plot and characters are the same as previous editions, each book in the series has been thoroughly re-edited and now has a new cover, new title and new content, including hand-drawn illustrations!
The Price of Gold is out now!
Esperanza lives a charmed life. The daughter of a wealthy landowner, her parents are thrilled when she attracts the attention of the handsome and mysterious Don Raúl, opening the door to a glittering life of opulence for them all.
However, Don Raúl turns out to be a far cry from the gallant prince Esperanza had hoped for. In a desperate attempt to escape his unwanted advances, she finds herself in the arms of charismatic street musician Arturo, lighting a spark between them that neither his overprotective brother, Esperanza’s socially ambitious parents nor even the jealous Don Raúl himself can extinguish.
As their friendship blossoms, Artie proves himself to be everything that Don Raúl is not- warm, kind, courageous, and above all, driven by a longing to see the people of Mexico living in freedom and equality.
As Esperanza and Artie’s feelings grow stronger, however, so too do the whispers of revolution. When a tragic accident in one of the local gold mines devastates the town and tears Artie’s family apart, Esperanza is horrified to discover that the man responsible is the very same Don she is supposed to be marrying.
Determined to help the oppressed mine workers, Esperanza faces choices she hoped never to make as she resolves to stand against her future husband and join Arturo in the fight for Mexico’s freedom. But in these brutal times where a single careless word could cost her the lives of those she loves most, will the price of freedom prove to be more than she is willing to pay?
'The Price of Gold' is a gripping swashbuckler of a romance that will set your pulse racing from the very first page. Based on real historical events, this story of love and courage in the face of adversity follows characters on an emotional journey through laughter and tears, passion and heartbreak in a thrilling page-turner which will keep readers guessing through every twist and turn.
This is the first novel of The Musician’s Promise trilogy.
The Musician's Promise Series: Book One
“It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees.”- Emiliano Zapata
Esperanza lives a charmed life. The headstrong daughter of a wealthy Mexican landowner, her family’s wish is for her marriage to finally elevate them into the glittering world of the aristocracy. But when Esperanza meets Arturo, a handsome street musician, he shows her a side of Mexico she never knew existed.
Away from the opulent ballrooms and baile cenas, the people of Mexico suffer. Arturo opens Esperanza’s eyes to the poverty, brutal working conditions, and unrelenting injustice. She can’t look away, and neither can she ignore his kindness, courage, or vision for a better future—one she wants to share with him. As whispers of a revolution grow louder, Esperanza finds herself caught between two worlds. One offers her security at the expense of the people, the other offers passion in exchange for safety.
In a time when a single careless word could cost her the lives of those she loves most, will the price of freedom prove to be more than Esperanza is willing to pay?
THE PRICE OF GOLD is the first thrilling historical fiction novel in the The Musician's Promise Series. Based on the historical events of the Mexican Revolution, this gripping tale of courage, heartbreak, and resistance will have you enchanted from the first page.
Would you pay for freedom with the blood of those you loved?
Other titles in this series...
THE PRICE OF GOLD
The Musician's Promise Series: Book One
THE COST OF RUBIES
The Musician's Promise Series: Book Two
THE PROMISE OF EMERALDS
The Musician's Promise Series: Book Three
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About the Author
Rachel and her family live a quiet life on her home island of Guernsey, where she enjoys teaching sign language, singing, reading, and writing. Rachel has a degree in English Literature and specialized in literature from other cultures, post-colonial, 19th century, and gothic literature.
In 2021, Rachel won the Bill Green Award for THE MUSICIAN'S PROMISE SERIES and got to keep a huge shiny trophy on top of her piano for a whole year. She didn't want to give it back, but sadly it was too big to hide. She is extremely proud to have her name engraved on it and would like to thank YBG Guernsey for their support.
