Ariana: The Making of a Queen
First novel in the Ariana series
On a rainy Parisian evening, Ariana de Cotte considers her life. It is her
wedding night, but Jacques has gone drinking with his friends, and she is
left alone with her thoughts and memories . . . memories of a beloved twin
brother, lost to her in a terrible accident; of her estranged parents, who
had shut her out when Antoine died; of the loneliness and anger that consume
her. She is nineteen, and her life seems beyond hope or repair.
Thus begins the story of an extraordinary young woman who, as her life spirals
downward, struggles to find meaning and hope in the face of unimaginable
suffering. Her bitter refusal to listen to the LDS missionaries doesn't help
matters as she blames God for her troubles. Until one dark night, when her
life hits rock-bottom and the Spirit begins its whisperings to her heart.
As you come to know Ariana, you will weep for her tragedy, smile at her small
triumphs, rejoice as she embraces the faith that will sustain her, and feel
the love of a good man who has the power to change her life forever.
Rachel Nunes has created a powerful and moving novel with characters so real
that you will let them into your heart and invite them to stay. Having done
so, you life will never be the same. You'll find yourself re-living this
exceptional story again and again!
What Others Are Saying
I got the trilogy for my birthday and I love this series. This book really made the setting for the rest that followed. Brilliant!
—Michelle G. of Plattsmouth, NE
I LOVED Ariana: The Making of a Queen! It was simply inspirational!!!!![ Note: later, Clarrisa added an additional review.] I have recently finished Ariana: A Glimpse of Eternity, and would like to say that it is a wonderful book! It's great to be able to see the story from every characters point of view, like Marie Therese and Josette going off to college, Marc on his mission, Pauline and her new boyfriend. It's a great read for anyone, and I reccomend it to all of you reading this right now if you haven't done so already! Thanks!
—Clarrisa of Blackfoot, Idaho
I loved this book. It was easy reading that flowed. I love that the characters are relatable and not perfect but can find perfection through the gospel.
—Debbie Freeman of Las Vegas, NV
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Author's Comments
Published in November of 1996, Ariana: The Making of a Queen sold
out of its first printing in five weeks, breaking records at
Covenant
Communications for a first novel. Since I'd been told by every writer
I knew not to expect much, I was happily surprised. Many people have written
to tell me how their lives have changed because of this novel. Though the
story is completely fictionalized, it was inspired by a woman I met in Portugal.
Ariana comes to know her Savior and how the Atonement works in her life.
And, yes, it's also a love story—one not just for women.
Sample Chapter
Warm rain fell softly in the dark Parisian night, yet strongly enough
to mingle with the tears that fell down my face, masking them completely
as (more...)
Where to Buy
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General Info
Covenant Communications, Softcover Tradeback, Romance, 182 pages.
First printing in September 1996
ISBN 1-577734-025-6
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