Back blurb: “The cowled figures which stood around the open grave in the moonlight at Glastonbury in the year 1189 were used to mystery but even they were overawed by what was in the coffin. Their great and ancient monastery was in trouble and if this sword was what they ... more >
Dear Readers, This was a nice little book. It’s set in 1540 England during the dissolution of the last monastery by Henry VIII. Now, when’s the last time you read a book with that background? The heroine’s father has been the bailey of the monastery of Woodham which is to ... more >
Dear Readers, For those interested in trying Dinah Dean who don’t want to pay a fortune for her Russian set Regency books, this is one that was reissued in the US and which is easier (and cheaper) to find. It’s a sweet, more old fashioned type of book (it was ... more >
Dear Ms. Dallas, I remember reading about this book a few years ago when it was first published. For some reason, I never bought it then but I thought about it from time to time. When I saw it was available in ebook form, I took the plunge. So much ... more >
Dear Mrs. Hake, I wasn’t quite sure what I’d get when I impulsively picked this book at the bookstore. I had vaguely heard of Bethany House and thought it publishes inspirational literature. I am religious and a Christian but don’t care to be preached at, if you know what I ... more >
Dear Ms Murray, I picked up your name from a thread at AAR. Lots of people had good things to say about you and this book in particular. After reading this, I can see why. The basic story is about a young Scottish woman who first trains in London with ... more >