The Pirate Queen
Praise forThe Pirate Queen “InThe Pirate Queen,Patricia Hickman explores the question that haunts us all: ‘am I enough?’ Saphora Warren has all the trappings of the good life, yet is trapped in her own good graces. On the eve of her escape, she is forced by her own moral code to stay the course. Adrift in her emotions, Saphora learns to navigate her life from the inside. The words are poetic, the story is sublime: you will root for this good woman to claim the treasure we all seek: a life full of love. Saphora Warren is more than enough. And like a true Pirate Queen, she will steal your heart as well.”—LESLIE LEHR, author ofWife Goes On “The Pirate Queenis a poignant, inspiring tale of finding faith, hope, and love in the midst of loss. Patricia Hickman, you owe me a box of tissues!”—TAMARA LEIGH, author ofLeaving CarolinaandNowhere, Carolina “The Pirate Queendrew me in from the first page and surrounded me. Hickman breathes life into her characters as they experience some of life’s greatest joy and greatest sorrow. Through it all, Hickman reminds us the God of hope is in control.”—RACHEL HAUCK, co-author ofThe Sweet By and Byand author ofDining with Joy “Patricia Hickman’sThe Pirate Queentook me by surprise. At the start, I thought I was reading a Southern-style Danielle Steel. Then I found I was settling into a one-of-a-kind family drama. Tender, compelling, outstanding. A book you’ll want to share with your friends, your best friends.”—LYN COTE, author ofHer Abundant Joy “InThe Pirate Queen,Patricia Hickman weaves together a rich story of forgiveness and grace. Her characters stole my heart, and I struggled and then cheered alongside them as their lives were refined and then transformed. Highly recommended!” —MELANIE DOBSON, author ofLove Finds You in Homestead, IowaandRefuge on Crescent Hill “Patricia Hickman’sThe Pirate Queenwas so much more than I expected. She’s a fine writer, so my expectations were high. She surpassed them. From theSouthern Livingphoto shoot at the beginning to the final scene, I enjoyed each twist and turn in the plotline. An extraordinary tale of deep feelings and God’s love.”—DONITA K. PAUL, author of The DragonKeeper Chronicles andDragons of the Valley