Both of these books have been in print before but have just been republished this month by Sourcebooks Landmark. Both books are quite lengthy, well over 500 pages each. For me they were not a quick read - it was just the length of the stories, not their content. Don’t be overwhelmed by the page count as you will quickly get lost in the plot of each book and forget how many pages there are.
LADY OF HAY by Barbara Erskine
If you’ve every had one of those moments where you think “déjà vu,” then LADY OF HAY will lead you to untold possibilities.
Joanna Clifford is hypnotized and recalls a past life. Her memories, as well as the sessions, are blocked from her mind. Years later, as a journalist doing research on regression through hypnosis Joanna goes under again and finds her past life again.
Author Barbara Erskine takes readers between the two worlds of modern 20th century London back to the 12th century Wales. Joanna finds she was Matilda, Lady of Hay, who was treated brutally by her husband, King John.
The story will grab your imagination and take you on a ride of twists and turns filled with intrigue, treachery, and lots of passion. It will keep you wondering who is good and who is bad, while also guessing who else has lived before and if true love will ever win.
Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskine, Sourcebooks Landmark, @2010, ISBN: 978-1-4022-4118-5, Paperback, 592 pages
Author Barbara Erskine’s website is http://www.barbara-erskine.co.uk/
FTC Full Disclosure - I requested this book and it was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
WICKED COMPANY by Ciji Ware
WICKED COMPANY takes readers to London in the mid-18th century and then spans a 13 year period in Scotland and Boston.
The protagonist Sophie McGann has to flee London due to events caused by her bookseller father. She goes to live with relatives only to find problems there as well. Now living near the theatrical community, Sophie begins to pen plays - something that is considered scandalous and not done in her time.
Also in the story is Sophie’s long-time friend, Hunter Robertson. As the two grow older, their attraction for one another also grows. However, there are a number of hurdles they must overcome if they are to be together.
Author Ciji Ware weaves a tale of intrigue and passion filled with secrets, betrayal, and danger all set against a theatrical background. While some of the characters are fiction, the author also intertwines historical characters along the way adding to the story.
It has been said of this story, “If Shakespeare had a little sister…..”
Author Ciji Ware’s website is http://www.cijiware.com/
Wicked Company by Ciji Ware, Sourcebooks Landmark, @2010, ISBN: 978-1-4022-2271-9, Paperback, 624 pages
FTC Full Disclosure - I requested this book and it was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
