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ILLUMINATIONS by Mary Sharratt is out in paperback!
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ILLUMINATIONS by Mary Sharratt is out in paperback!
One of the most extraordinary women of the Middle Ages, Hildegard von Bingen -- Benedictine abbess, healer, composer, saint -- experienced mystic visions from a very young age. Offered by her noble family to the Church at the age of eight, she lived for years in forced silence. But through the study of books and herbs, through music and the kinship of her sisters, Hildegard found her way from a life of submission to a calling that celebrated the divine glories all around us. In this brilliantly researched and insightful novel, Mary Sharratt offers a deeply moving portrait of a woman willing to risk everything for what she believed, a triumphant exploration of the life she might have lived.
A Best Book of 2012 by Kirkus
A 2013 Nautilus Book Award Gold Winner.
"One could not anticipate this majesty and drama . . . Illuminations is riveting, following von Bingen through . . . to emerge as one of the significant voices of the twelfth century . . .Unforgettable." --January Magazine
PBS and the Minneapolis Star Tribune also heap praise on Mary Sharratt.
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Look what came out yesterday- a new Lady Emily mystery! I love suspense and can't wait to read Tasha Alexander's new book!"Fortunately, no one can solve the murder more graciously and expeditiously than Lady Emily Hargreaves…" - Kirkus Reviews
..."Once again readers, this Lady Emily Mystery is a true and utter delight! As with the first seven novels, this is a first class story that is the perfect addition to your collection." - Suspense Magazine
"TOP PICK!" -RT Book Reviews
www.tashaalexander.com
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“…A page-turning tale exposing the transgressions, antics, and heroics behind a literary icon. Literary fiction fans and readers who loved Paula McLain’s The Paris Wife will relish another novel based on historical scandal and romance.” --starred review, Library Journal
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A taut, thrilling adventure story about buried treasure, a manhunt, and a woman determined to make a new life for herself in the old west.
"The fates of a newly minted lawman, a former prostitute, and the promise of buried gold collide in Kent's (THE TRAITOR'S WIFE) gripping third novel. " — Publishers Weekly
"Kent's extensive research is showcased in her detailed history and descriptions of the South in the late 19th century When Lucinda's and Nate's paths finally cross, there is sorrow and hope. But who’s right and who's wrong? Who can come out of this story and have a happily ever after? Who's the real villain and who's the real victim? Kent's mastery of historical fiction will leave it up to you." — The Star Telegram
"Kent's extensive research is showcased in her detailed history and descriptions of the South in the late 19th century When Lucinda's and Nate's paths finally cross, there is sorrow and hope. But who’s right and who's wrong? Who can come out of this story and have a happily ever after? Who's the real villain and who's the real victim? Kent's mastery of historical fiction will leave it up to you." — The Star Telegram
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“A heartfelt journey with Marie Antoinette in her wrenching last days . . . Far from the ‘let them eat cake’ woman of legend, Juliet Grey’s Marie Antoinette reveals herself to be a person we can admi...re for her courage, her loyalty, and her love of her family and her adopted country, France.”—Margaret George
"A triumphant finale.”—C. W. Gortner, author of The Queen’s Vow
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www.becomingmarie.com
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"A swashbuckling, perilous adventure..." - M.J. Rose, author of The Book of Lost Fragrances
"...pulses with the treachery, political upheaval, fear and madness that were all an integral part of Mary’s reign. Well done and engaging." - Romantic Times
"A vibrant historical mystery and crime-thriller." - Margaret George, bestselling author of Elizabeth
"So vivid you feel you are there!" - Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series
"... [A] swift-paced, sexy, enthralling novel." - Nancy Bilyeau, author of The Crown
"Full of breathtaking action, dark twists and unexpected revelations, this is an unputdownable read!" - Michelle Moran, author of The Second Empress
http://www.cwgortner.com/
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“Richly imagined...an unsettling yet tender portrayal of two women inextricably bound by hope and tragedy.”—Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
“Mesmerizing, page-turning, and provides us with a fresh, very human look at two literary icons. -- Maryanne O'Hara, author of Cascade
http://www.erikarobuck.com/Other-Books.html
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"Seduction transcends time . . . Rose interweaves mythology, the supernatural, psychoanalysis and Evil Incarnate, creating an amazing amalgam of narrative wonder. Will haunt you." —Mystery Lovers Bookshop"Intriguing, absorbing, and utterly captivating, Seduction will leave you begging for a sequel." —Books & Books
http://mjrose.com/books/seduction.asp?BookVar=Praise
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Romance Reviews Today: “Perfect 10” review “The story of Jane Shore is brought to life in this excellent, beautifully written novel. . . . . Entertaining, informative, and impeccably researched. I highly recommend this wonderful book.”
“ A vivid tapestry of life at the court of Edward IV and illuminates the masterful commoner mistress who survived by her instincts and charm.” - Margaret George, author of ELIZABETH I and THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VIII.
www.anneeastersmith.com
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 --Slate Magazine, Best Books 2012, Staff Picks Gorgeously written and involving, Cascade explores the age-old conflict between a woman’s perceived duty and her deepest desires. -–People Magazine, People Pick Cascade is an enthralling love story and superb portrayal of the politics of reservoir creation which also captures the changes sweeping across American society in the wake of the Great Depression. --Massachusetts “Must Read” 2013, and finalist for Massachusetts Book Award http://www.maryanneohara.com/ |
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Gorgeously written and involving, Cascade explores the age-old conflict between a woman’s perceived duty and her deepest desires.
-–People Magazine, People Pick
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"[A] nuanced story teeming with ambiance and detail that unfolds like African cloth, with its dips and furls and textures, woven by a master storyteller." --Library Journal (starred review)
"This lushly detailed novel is rich with romance, mystery, memorable characters, and lessons in family, friendship, and – most important of all – understanding who you are and carving your place in the world. This is a novel that will transfix readers...." -- RT Book Reviews
http://www.laurenwillig.com
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LONDON NOW AND IN TUDOR TIMES: A 21ST CENTURY WOMAN AND A 16TH CENTURY MONK – Their destinies on a collision course – linked by a code that has defied solution for five hundred years…
“Elements of romance, religious mythology, cultism, and the supernatural abound as this genre-blending thriller stretches back and forth through time to a suitably dramatic denouement.”–
Booklist
“An intricately woven plot with voices from the past give Swerling's latest historical thriller an otherworldly aura.”–Kirkus Reviews
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From the ashes of war rise the secrets of its darkest hearts. . . .In the wake of the Battle of Waterloo, Paris is a house divided. The triumphant Bourbons flaunt their victory with lavish parties, while Bonapartists seek revenge only to be captured and executed. Amid the turmoil, British attaché and intelligence agent Malcolm Rannoch and his wife, Suzanne, discover that his murdered half sister, Princess Tatiana Kirsanova, may have borne a child—a secret she took to the grave. And Malcolm suspects there was more than mere impropriety behind her silence. . . .As Malcolm and Suzanne begin searching for answers, they learn that the child was just one of many secrets Tatiana had been keeping. The princess was the toast of Paris when she arrived in the glamorous city, flirting her way into the arms of more than a few men—perhaps even those of Napoleon himself—and the father must be among them. But in the mêlée of the Napoleonic Wars, she was caught up in a deadly game of court intrigue, and now Malcolm and Suzanne must race against time to save his sister’s child from a similar fate. . . .
http://tracygrant.wordpress.com/books/the-paris-affair/
"Kate Forsyth delivers a breathtakingly epic historic romance that imagines the romance between Wilhelm Grimm and Dortchen Wild, set against the Napoleonic Wars .' Alpha Reader http://www.kateforsyth.com.au/
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"A spectacularly good historical novel. . . a vivid portrayal of Elizabethan Southwark in ferment, Shakespeare, and the context of some of his plays." - Richard Lee, founder of the Historical Novels Society.
"An accessible, fast paced, and narrative driven historical thriller."
- Globe and Mail, Canada
"Humphreys is one of the very best historical novelists around."
- Simon Scarrow
My Recommended Read THE CHALICE
"An intriguing and suspenseful historical novel"-Booklist
"English history buffs and mystery fans alike will revel in Nancy Bilyeau's richly detailed sequel to The Crown" --Parade magazine
"Rarely have the terrors of Henry VIII's reformation been so exciting. Court intrigue, bloody executions, and haunting emotional entanglements create a heady brew of mystery and adventure" --C.W. Gortner, author of The Queen's Vow
"In the second volume of her series, Bilyeau sends her plucky former novice back into the intrigue-laden court of Henry VIII." --Entertainment Weekly
For more info: http://www.nancybilyeau.com
My Review of THE FORGOTTEN QUEEN
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THE FORGOTTEN QUEEN is an engaging and very interesting read. Margaret is vividly portrayed and I felt for her as she struggled with her life in Scotland after her father, Henry VII, married her off to James IV of Scotland at fourteen. She arrives there while still grieving the premature loss of her mother, Elizabeth, and brother, Prince Arthur. Her life as queen of Scotland is not an easy one and an early widowhood thrusts her into the midst of court intrigue and faction as she struggles as regent for her son, James V. Two more marriages, troubles between England and Scotland, and the constant intrigues of her nobles take their toll. D.L.Bogdan gives us an intimate, startling, and sympathetic view of what Margaret's world must have been like. The novel is fast paced and rich in characters that make brief but deeply felt appearances. Margaret, however, remains the focal point throughout and we get to know her well, and to like her. Even if we don't always approve of her decisions, we are always engaged in this wonderful novel. . 
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My review of THE QUEEN'S VOW.
In this wonderful and superbly-researched novel on Isabella of Castile, C.W. Gortner relates a fascinating story that has not been told before. THE QUEEN'S VOW covers Isabella’s little known childhood and rise to power, and ends as she is about to step onto the world stage in 1492. C.W.Gortner vividly details the choices and sacrifices she made in order to become the queen we know. While nothing comes without cost, and no one is without fault, Isabella’s story is engrossing and we understand how she comes to secure her place in history as a great and triumphant queen.
Coming in August!
An Interview with Author Margaret George on her new book, ELIZABETH I
Coming in September!
An Interview with Author Robin Maxwell on her new book, JANE: THE WOMAN WHO LOVED TARZAN
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