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
This is the first book I ever read of Rachel's and I loved it right away. Im not much of a reader but I couldn't put the book down. I read more than half of it in one day. I love how you feel somewhat connected to the characters and almost forget that they are not real. This book will always have a special place for me cause it's the one that made me start to read her books.
—Cara of VA
WOW! I just loved this book I have bawled my way through it at least 5 times since I first read it, and I just love how even though she had made some bad decisions in her life she was able to overcome them, and turn them into a positive. After some of the horrible mistakes I have made in my life this book really helped me realize I could change, and that my goal of Temple marriage wasn't impossible. Thanks Rachel!!!
—Elisha Ann Swenson of West Jordan, UT
I love Ariana: The Making of a Queen. Whenever I think about little Nette, I cry. I love it is so good. Rachel Ann Nunes RULES!
—Michelle O. of Sandy, Utah
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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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