Our Time Will Come by Jean Gallant Marcoux
Pease welcome Jean Gallant Marcouxa author of Our Time Will Come.
Jean Gallant Marcoux will be awarding a $20 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Our Time Will Come
byJean Gallant Marcoux
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GENRE: Historical romance
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INTERVEIW;
How did you come up with the Idea for “Our Time Will Come”?
Almost fifty years ago, I read Frederick Forsyth’ “The Day of The Jackal”, where some terrorists wanted to kill Charles de Gaulle during a public appearance. It reminded me that Winston Churchill toured Québec City in an open convertible during the 1943 WWII Québec Conference. Why didn’t the Nazis try to assassinate him then? Or did they? When I retired, I did the research to have the historical timeline set right, and started to write. What I planned to be a “Spy Thriller” became a “Love Story” intertwined with a Nazi plot to kill Churchill in Québec City, my home Town. I’m glad it did.
What expertise did you bring to your writing?
My love for history and historical facts. I wanted my characters to have the mindset of people living in the period my book describes. For that purpose, I read online, French, British, and Canadian newspapers of the 1938-1944 era.
As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?
I will write a sequel to “Our Time Will Come”.
If you could be one of the characters of your book, who would it be and why?
Jean Marchand, the Boy Scout, because he is bright, and bold within reason. At that age, I read a lot of teenage adventures, and dreamt of being a sleuth discovering whodunit, and buried pirate treasures.
Do you belong to a critique group? If so, how does this help or hinder your writing?
I belong to four critique groups in Houston. This is where I learned how to write, and the craft of writing fiction. Without them, I would not have been able to write my debut novel, “Our Time Will Come”.
Do you outline your books or just start writing?
When I start writing,I know the beginning and the end of the story. In between, the characters tell me what road they will take to reach the end. It’s very exciting.
Have you started your next project? If so, can you share a little bit about your book?
The sequel occurs the following year, 1944, when Churchill comes again to Québec City for a conference with F.D.R.. The Nazis kidnap Antoine, Hans and Hélène’s five-year-old son. Hans must kill Churchill or Antoine dies. Being warned not to alert the authorities, Hans and Hélène have but a few days to rescue their son by themselves, because killing Churchill was not an option.
Do you have an all-time favorite book?
Yes, “The Old Man and the Sea”, by Ernest Hemingway.
Can you tell us a little about the black moment in your book?
The black moment occurs in Paris, in the spring of 1939, when Hans and Hélène are in love and have decided to get married in Québec. A letter comes from Berlin, telling Hans he is drafted in the German army. After much hesitation, and despite Hélène’s plea to forget the letter and come to Québec, Hans decides that his duty is to report when his country calls. He promised he will come to Québec and get married, as soon as this “probably short” war ends. Hélène returns to Québec, realises she is pregnant, and faces her life as a single parent, with the strong possibility she will not see Hans ever again.
Anything else you might want to add?I want to thank Christine Young for featuring me on her blog today.
BLURB:
After a year in Paris studying painting at l’´Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Hélene Simard returns home to Quebec City in 1939, with a secret. She has a German fiancé. She can conceal his identity, but not the baby she carries. Hans Werner, her lover, was drafted in the German army, and his dreams of ever reuniting with Hélene are shattered with WWII escalating. In 1942, a bold opportunity arises for him to cross the Atlantic. Hounded by the Canadian police and Nazi assassins, the lovers’ hope for a new life together becomes intertwined with a plot to kill Winston Churchill.
“Our Time Will Come is an historical fiction novel that revolves around a romance that began in Paris in 1938. The war impeded the couple’s plans as Hélène returned home to Canada while Hans fulfilled his obligations as a German soldier. Despite the complications of the war, their love motivated them to find a way to be together. The unique perspective that the author shed on this world event kept me intrigued. The exceptional character development and the numerous twists that the narrative took made reading the book pass quickly. Readers of historical fiction would enjoy this author’s innovative angle on World War II. Romance is also a central theme of the book and would satisfy readers of that genre.”
-Official OnlineBookClub.org review.
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EXCERPTS:
The following Sunday afternoon brought gorgeous weather. Hans and Hélène went to Montmartre and observed the artists of Place du Tertre. They strolled, hand in hand, looking at the paintings being offered and the artists in the process of creating them. One painter was touching up his almost finished canvas. “Mon ami,” Hans said, “your way of harmonizing colours gives your painting a great athmosphere. You’re a very good
painter; where did you study?” “At l’École Nationale.”
“Hélène and I are currently students there. Why are you selling your art in the street?”
“I could move to Provence, Normandy, or even Belgium and establish myself with galleries and sell my paintings for higher prices. In Paris, it’s very competitive. However, I love living in Paris and I make enough to survive by selling my art right here.” “Good luck,” Hans said. “I hope someone discovers you and promotes you to become the well known artist you should be.”
They continued ambling for a while until they came across a small café with a few outdoor tables. They sat side by side facing the street and ordered frites with mayonnaise and two ballons of red wine.
“I’ll never be as good as that guy,” Hélène said, “and here I am planning to teach painting and sell my art in galleries.” “Hélène, ‘that guy’ chose that lifestyle and he enjoys it fully.
You are planning a different way of living and you also will reach your goal. You are a good painter and you are getting even better! You have no need to worry about your future.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Jean Gallant Marcoux was born in Quebec City Canada, where he earned an MD degree from Laval University. As a board-certified allergist, he practiced in Quebec City from 1970 to 1977 after which he continued his career in Houston Texas until his retirement in 2007.
Passionate for history, he has published articles for historical society magazines in his native Quebec. This is his debut novel. Dr. Marcoux lives in Houston with his family.
Website:https://jeangmarcoux.com/
Blog:https://jeangmarcoux.com/blog/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JeanGMarcoux/
Buy links: Amazon.com
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