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Death and life are in the power of the tongue. England 1586 Alyce Bradley has few choices when her father decides it is time she marry as many refuse to see her as other than the girl she once was–unruly, outspoken and close to her grandmother, a woman suspected of ... more >
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Love is no game for women; the price is far too high. England 1585. Bess Stoughton, waiting woman to the well-connected Lady Allingbourne, has discovered that her father is arranging for her to marry an elderly neighbour. Normally obedient Bess rebels and wrests from her father a year to find ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewscommoners / England / Historical / novella / Regency / social unrest / YorkshireComments Off on REVIEW: To Have and to Hold by Valerie Holmes
Laura Pennington is the daughter of a wealthy man. Her parents think it is time for her to marry, but they are concerned. Laura likes to take long walks by herself, and doesn’t quite fit in. Laura’s father, Obadiah, thinks local mill owner Daniel Traunt is the perfect husband for ... more >