![]() Some of the supporting characters are particularly well done, Brother Ninian, for instance, plays a pivotal role and helps, again, make a point about the less glorious side of war. There is a fair level of co-incidence, but I suppose there is in every life. It is actually fairly open about the fate of women, what happens to both Flavia is off stage, but implied. ![]() The remainder of the book covers his life from there. Aquilla returns to his father's villa in time to be with his family as the Saxons attack. The go between is a bird catcher who carries a lantern. His father is part of the group that is trying to support Ambrosius against the Saxon and has requested support from Roman legions in France. ![]() The Saxons are threatening and the Romans withdraw the last remaining Legions to protect Rome.Īquilla is a Cavalry man in the Legion as it is withdrawn back to Rome, only he decides that his future doesn't lie in Rome, it lies in Britain. This is the end of the Roman occupation of Britain. ![]()
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The awesome readers, without whom this story would not be alive.Īll who motivated, supported, and offered me suggestions and feedback during the production of this book. The muse who is inspiring me to create this trilogy. Wolfe, an amazing author and beta reader extraordinaire, for his priceless feedback and editing suggestions.ĭaniela Owergoor, the professional digital and book cover artist who was so patient and creative in coming up with the concept for and designing the beautiful cover. Konstantinos Karatolios, a talented teacher, historian (Byzantinologist), social anthropologist, and author, for providing historical accuracy with his invaluable insight into and expertise on Greece’s history, mythology, and current facts.Įdward M. ![]() ![]() ![]() Clarissa’s temper is if anything more formidable. ![]() Her TV co-star, the late Jennifer Paterson, used to cook for The Spectator and once, furious, threw a drawer of cutlery from an upstairs window. 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Jack Emerson, he immediately starts to shake up our young closed-off widow’s ordered existence.Īfter reading no less than 5 works written by JE, I should have learned my lesson and followed my instincts not to read this novella. Memories of their life together, so perfect and blissful, until one snowy night when everything was torn asunder. Arguably it has sent her a little insane as she now doesn’t leave the house, closes all the curtains for the whole winter period and just generally appears to have stopped living.Īfter his abrupt passing she clung to her grief as one might a child, using it to anchor herself to the memories of a man she would never see again. Bea or Lady Beatric Tumbley at the start of the book is still clearly grief-stricken over the unexpected death of her husband Jeffrey. It was a light, easy, quick read that I finished within a day. Anyway enough with my insanity and on with the actual review for The Christmas Widow by Jillian Eaton. ![]() ![]() I could dance around the house and pretend I was a princess from the olden days. It is so pretty that I don’t even care that I have absolutely no where to wear it. ![]() ![]() ![]() In the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, this newest mystery in the Charles Lenox series pits the young detective against a maniacal murderer who would give Professor Moriarty a run for his money. When the killer's sights are turned toward those whom Lenox holds most dear, the stakes are raised and Lenox is trapped in a desperate game of cat and mouse. The Woman in the Water: A Prequel to the Charles Lenox Series (Charles Lenox Mysteries, 11) Hardcover Februby Charles Finch (Author) 1,573 ratings Book 11 of 15: Charles Lenox Mysteries Editors' pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense See all formats and editions Kindle 12. 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Her latests release - FINDING EMMA is a heart-wrenching story of when devotion borders on obsession, a mother must choose between her family and finding her missing daughter. Living a life with passion and pursuing dreams is a life well lived. ![]() I love to wake up to the Rocky Mountains, will forever enjoy the taste of coffee and chocolate and can't imagine the day when a story doesn't unfold in my heart. As a mother with three daughters, I'm learning that teaching them to pursue their dreams is a lasting legacy. I dream about waking up in Tuscany and touring small town shops in the south of France with my husband, of placing my toes in the ocean and experiencing history first hand. I love to travel and fell in love with the sheep covered hillside, old castles and romantic history of Scotland and England. As a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, I write series and standalone family drama novels that deal primarily in family secrets. I always wanted to write but never dreamed it was something I could do as a career. Steena Holmes NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author From one booklover, coffee addict and travelholic to another come on a journey with me & we’ll see where my stories take us. Growing up as a small town Canadian girl, there wasn't much to do but ride your bike, hang out with friends on the beach and daydream. ![]() |