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February 26, 2020

REVIEW: The Bridled Tongue by Catherine Meyrick

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews16th-century / arranged-marriage / commoners / dysfunctional family / Historical / merchant class / Tudor-England / witchNo Comments

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 >

December 20, 2018

REVIEW: Forsaking All Other by Catherine Meyrick

JayneA- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads16th-century / commoners / England / Historical / Tudor-England2 Comments

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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 >

April 14, 2016

REVIEW: To Have and to Hold by Valerie Holmes

JayneB 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 >

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