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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #85
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
WHAT DID I READ LAST WEEK?
A Darkness Absolute by Kelley Armstrong
#2 Rockton
Romantic Suspense, Thriller
Another north country survival thriller full of atmosphere and a twisting mystery. Casey and Dalton were sizzling.
The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber
#1 Lady Darby
Historical Mystery
Debut book, fab atmospheric setting and grisly murder, and a heroine that captured my approval from page one.
Restorative Yoga for Beginners by Julia Clarke
Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Health
Simple to learn, helpful guide, and just what I needed in a yoga regime.
Risk It All by Katie Ruggle
#2 Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters
Romantic Suspense
Strong entry in the series with a new sister taking the lead roll and showing that she felt such love and loyalty to step out of her comfort zone and right into danger with an exciting possible murderer at her side.
WHAT AM I READING NOW?
Defying the Relic Hunter by Gail Koger
#11 Coletti Warlords
Sci-Fi Romance
WHAT AM I READING NEXT?
The Vanishing by Jayne Ann Krentz
#1 Fogg Lake
Romantic Suspense
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Books From the Backlog #82
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
If you would like to join in, please feel free to enter your link and link back to this post, then spend some time visiting some of the other posts.
This week’s neglected book:
On a Highland Shore by Kathleen Givens
#1 Highland
Historical Fiction
Blurb:
From acclaimed historical novelist Kathleen Givens comes a magnificently conceived, intricately detailed novel that brings to vivid life the tumult, adventure, and passion of thirteenth-century Scotland, when Norse invaders laid claim to the land and its people—and an explosive clash of cultures, politics, and personal pride changed the world forever.
On Scotland's western shore, the village of Somerstrath prepares for the joyous wedding celebration of Margaret MacDonald, the laird's daughter. But a dark storm of bloodshed and betrayal is closing in, as a merciless band of Vikings threatens the Highlands.
Margaret is determined to hold the MacDonald clan together and to locate her abducted younger brother. But can she trust the noblemen from King Alexander's court, who insist that only by adhering to a betrothal conceived for political gain will she find safety? Or should she put her trust in an imposing half-Irish, half-Norse warrior?
Gannon MacMagnus alone offers her hope of reuniting her family and vanquishing the barbarous Norsemen who would continue to rob her people of their God-given right to determine their own destinies. In whom should Margaret entrust the fate of the rugged, magnificent land she calls home?
WHY DID I PICK THIS ONE?
I’ve been meaning to read this author’s books since I was going through an Outlander drought a few years back and spotted this one. Maybe I’ll get in a Highlander mode and race through all of these in the New Year. :)
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COYER Update #1 and It’s Monday! What Are You Reading Now? #84
I’m combining my COYER Challenge Update with my weekly meme What Are You Reading because they cover the same books.
For COYER (clean off your e-reader) we are in the middle of a challenge readathon, FFS- FOMO. This means read books that you meant to read in 2019 and didn’t get to them yet.
And, I read some regular COYER qualifying books that were ARCs, freebies, or cheapies that I got before December 1st.
But, let’s follow the What Are You Reading format:
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
So, my post is a little late this week. My apologies! Holiday festivities are keeping me hopping!
What Did I Read This Last Week?
Wild Country by Anne Bishop, Narrated by Alexandra Harris
#2 World of the Others #7 The Others
Urban Fantasy
Well, I’m still angry about this one between an obnoxious character and the way this one ended up with the Others letting the humans get away with too much and good people getting hurt... yeah, I want to pretend this book doesn’t exist. Loved a few new characters and the narrator, though!
A Purely Private Matter by Darcie Wilde
#2 Rosalind Thorne Mystery
Historical Mystery
Regency era amateur detective gentlewoman, a case of a woman accused of infidelity by her husband just before murder, and a twisting dark tale that was a delicious read.
Find Wonder in All Things: Persuasion Revisited by Karen M Cox
Contemporary Romance, Modern Retelling
Gently-paced and artistically drawn second chance romance that was heartwarming and delightful set in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky.
WHAT AM I READING NOW?
A Darkness Absolute by Kelley Armstrong
#2 Rockton
Romantic Suspense
WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?
The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber
#1 Lady Darby
Historical Mystery
So, it was a good week of reading. I’m well ahead on my COYER totals: 16/60 and have read two of my four RAT goal books.
Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas!
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Books From the Backlog #81
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
If you would like to join in, please feel free to enter your link and link back to this post, then spend some time visiting some of the other posts.
This week’s neglected book:
All I Want for Christmas by Ros Clarke
Contemporary Romance
Novella
Blurb:
He's been naughty and she's been nice…until now.
Anna Gardner allows herself exactly one night per year to let her hair down—the annual office Christmas party. But for the second year in a row, she's made out with Hugh Munro, super-sexy advertising exec and playboy extraordinaire. Now that the party is over, Anna has to return to her real life—a life too full of responsibilities and worry to include temptations like Hugh.
Hugh has other ideas. He hasn't forgotten last year's scorching-hot kiss, and last night only strengthened his resolve to make Anna his. Except, Hugh doesn't do serious relationships. When he learns the truth about Anna's life, he realizes that "casual" is the last thing she needs. And if all he wants for Christmas is Anna, he'll have to prove it...to both of them.
WHY DID I PICK THIS ONE?
I won a copy of this back in 2013, but it arrived long after the holidays so I thought I’d get to it the next Christmas. Pffft, yeah, I didn’t. It was a .pdf file and it was one that had landed in my recipe files that I discovered earlier this year. I read a couple of the others and now I have this one. Think I can slip in a 50-pager novella before Old St. Nick comes down the chimney next week?
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #83
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
So, my post is a little late this week. My apologies! Holiday festivities are keeping me hopping!
What Did I Read This Last Week?
Longbourn: Dragon Entail by Maria Grace, Narrated by Benjamin Fife
#2 Jane Austen’s Dragons
Historical Fantasy, Historical Romance, Austenesque
Builds on the events of book one and grows more suspenseful as it goes along with building on the world of the series, too.
Blitzed by Alexa Martin
#3 Playbook
Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
It was okay though a tad under-developed.
The Way Back to You by Sharon Sala
#9 Blessings, Georgia
Contemporary Romance
Another delightful entry in the small town series involving a man looking for his birth mother, a woman recovered from her grief, and a new chance for them both.
Dirty Tactics by Peyton Banks, Narrated by Wen Ross and Trei Taylor
#1 Special Weapons and Tactics
Romantic Suspense
SWAT team leader and ER nurse were sizzling! Wanted a little more development of the non-sex side of the relationship.
Will Fain, US Marshal by R.O. Lane, Narrated by A.T. Chandler
#2 Will Fain US Marshal, West Texas
Western, Historical Fiction
Treasure on the marshal’s land, a newly sworn deputy, family, stage hold up, and his renown grows. Loving this series.
Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Cohen
YA Historical Romance, Austenesque
A Regency romp with a good dose of suspense. A precocious heroine who grows into her own by the end.
Caught Red-Handed by Denise Domning
#5 Servant of the Crown
Historical Mystery
Medieval zombies leave Sir Faucon a little baffled, but then he catches the trail to the truth.
The One For You by Roni Loren
#4 The Ones Who Got Away
Contemporary Romance
Tough-fought, emotional friends to lovers among the school shooting survivors.
WHAT AM I READING NOW?
Wild Country by Anne Bishop, Narrated by Alexandra Harris
#7 The Others, #2 World of the Others
Urban Fantasy
WHAT AM I READING NEXT?
A Purely Private Matter by Darcie Wilde
#2 Rosalind Thorne Mystery
Historical Mystery
#mariagrace#benjaminfife alexamartin rolane sharonsala peytonbanks treitaylor wenross jenniekecohen denisedomning roniloren#atchandler
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Books From the Backlog #80
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
If you would like to join in, please feel free to enter your link and link back to this post, then spend some time visiting some of the other posts.
This week’s neglected book:
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
#4.5 Wallflowers
Historical Romance
Blurb:
It’s Christmas time in London and Rafe Bowman has arrived from America for his arranged meeting with Natalie Blandford, the very proper and beautiful daughter of Lady and Lord Blandford. His chiseled good looks and imposing physique are sure to impress the lady-in-waiting, and if it weren’t for his shocking American ways and wild reputation, her hand would already be guaranteed.
Before the courtship can begin, Rafe realizes he must learn the rules of London society. But when four former Wallfowers try their hand at matchmaking, no one knows what will happen. And winning a bride turns out to be more complicated than Rafe Bowman anticipated, especially for a man accustomed to getting anything he wants.
However, Christmas works in the most unexpected ways, changing a cynic to a romantic and inspiring passion in the most timid of hearts.
A Wallflower Christmas takes a trip to Victorian London, under the mistletoe, and on a journey of the heart.
WHY DID I PICK THIS ONE?
About five years ago, I was considering the participation in a reading challenge that would focus on author Lisa Kleypas’ books. I had a few that I’d picked up at garage sales and other places. I had two of the Wallflowers series so figured I’d read the whole series for the challenge so I picked up the rest including this one.
Turned out that I didn’t participate in the challenge. LOL
So, I have six books (because I snagged prequel and four others before this one) on the shelf that remained settled there until this day. I’ve decided that I really want to make a push next year to read this series even if its a self-challenge though I do have two challenges (Because Reading’s Reading Assignment or their Can You Read a Series in a Month) in mind that might get me motivated.
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #82
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
What Did I Read This Last Week?
The Unexpected Past of Miss Jane Austen by Ada Bright and Cass Grafton
#2 Austen Adventures
Time Travel Romance
It has been a while for me since reading the first book, but I was glad to finally see what happened after that tantalizing teaser at the very end and that new romance that got started.
Born to Be a Cowboy by RC Ryan
#3 Montana Strong
Contemporary Romance, Western
A heartwarming and sizzling blend of family, romance, and suspense.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin
#1 Little Paris Shops
Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance
A bookshop swap and boyfriend troubles show a woman her own strength. Engaging and fun visiting Paris with her.
WHAT AM I READING NOW?
Longbourn: Dragon Entail by Maria Grace, narrated by Benjamin Fife
#2 Jane Austen’s Dragons
Historical Fantasy, Austenesque
WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?
The Way Back to You by Sharon Sala
#9 Blessings, Georgia
Contemporary Romance
#adabright#cassgrafton rcryan rebeccaraisin janeausten timetravelromance contemporaryromance cowboyromance romanticsuspense
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Sophia Rose's Place turned 7 today! Has it really been that long? Time flies when you’re chatting books, I guess. Thanks to all who have viewed, loved, reposted and followed over the years. :)
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Books From the Backlog #79
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
If you would like to join in, please feel free to enter your link and link back to this post, then spend some time visiting some of the other posts.
This week’s neglected book:
Shakespeare’s Christmas by Charlaine Harris
#3 Lily Bard
Mystery
Blurb:
Lily Bard heads home for the holidays.
Even in a sleepy Arkansas town, the holidays can be murder. — Lily Bard is going home for the holidays. More comfortable in baggy sweats than bridesmaid's frills, Lily isn't thrilled about attending her estranged sister's wedding. She has moved to Shakespeare, Arkansas, to start a new life, cleaning houses for a living, trying to forget the violence that once nearly destroyed her. Now she's heading back to home and hearth--just in time for murder.
The town's doctor and nurse have been bludgeoned to death at the office. And Lily's detective boyfriend suddenly shows up at her parents' door. Jack Leeds is investigating an eight-year-old kidnapping and the trail leads straight to Lily's hometown. It just might have something to do with the murders...and her sister's widowed fiance. With only three days before the wedding, Lily must work fast to clean up the messy case before her sister commits...marriage!
WHY DID I PICK THIS ONE?
I first discovered Charlaine Harris’ books through her Sookie Stackhouse series which I enjoyed. But, my default is always mysteries so I soon discovered that her backlist was loaded with mysteries and I stocked up. I’ve been meaning to start this series forever. Hope to get going on it in the new year.
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #81
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
What Did I Read This Last Week?
The Bridge to Belle Island by Julie Klassen
Historical Romance, Inspirational, Romantic Suspense
This book had everything that was good. I enjoyed the character growth, the mystery, and the settings.
Christmas in Silver Springs by Brenda Novak
#6 Silver Springs
Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance
Two people who had to sort out their pasts even while falling in love. He is an ex-con and she’s a soon to be ex-wife. Talk about complicated.
Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra
Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Modern Retelling
Loved Little Women so this was a must. Great job modernizing the story of the sisters with original feel while holding to the classic.
Nefarious by Nicole Clarkston, Narrated by Harry Frost
Historical Romance, Variation
If Jane Austen wrote her novels heavily dosed with the gothic, this would be one. Loved Broody Darcy!
The Viscount’s Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley
#1 Dukes of War
Historical Romance, Holiday Romance
She’s bossy; he is disciplined. She’s never taken the time out for life’s fun and he schedules it in regularly. She needs his annual Christmas ball to find a husband and he thinks she doesn’t need a ball to find that. Short, breezy, and funny.
Simply Perfect by Mary Balogh
#4 Simply Quartet
Historical Romance
Prim and proper... and an absolute snob about men or the aristocracy. Claudia left a bad taste, but I adored her romantic counter-part, Joseph.
WHAT AM I READING NOW?
The Unexpected Past of Miss Jane Austen by Ada Bright and Cass Grafton
Time Travel Romance, Austenesque
WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?
Born to Be a Cowboy by RC Ryan
#3 Montana Strong
Contemporary Romance, Cowboy Romance
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #80
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
What Did I Read This Last Week?
Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters
Romantic Comedy
A series of romantic comedy meet-cutes executed by a bumbling woman trying to get a screenwriter through writer’s block has her reassessing what she really wants in life and love. It was funny, but could also get tedious because she was so oblivious at times.
Forgotten Sea by Virginia Kantra
#5 Children of the Sea
Paranormal Romance
It was a great standalone story, but for a series finale, I wanted more closure to the series.
Expeditions, Estimation, and Other Dangerous Pastimes by Lyn Gala, Narrated by John Solo
#4 Claimings
M/M Sci-Fi Romance
The finale to Ondre and Liam’s story arc was all that it should be. They conquered linguistics and trade and now cemented their relationship. I am glad there is more in this story world.
Newly Wed and Slightly Dead by Danielle Garrett
#1 A Touch of Magic
Cozy Mystery, Paranormal
Set in the author’s Beechwood Harbor world, loved meeting Anastasia the wedding planner and her cast of characters who help solve a mystery.
A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh
Thriller, Romantic Suspense
Amazing job crafting a small village thriller that dazzled and left me flipping pages madly.
Wedding Bells and Deadly Spells by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi
#3 A Touch of Magic
Cozy Mystery, Paranormal
Loved seeing Anastasia come into her own and settle things with her sister and boyfriend. Felt like a final book and, if it was, I still loved it.
Siren’s Song by Karen Chance, Narrated by Joyce Bean
#4.6 Dorina Basarab, a John Pritkin story
Urban Fantasy
Crazy, zany and off the hook! Loved it.
WHAT AM I READING NOW?
The Bridge to Belle Island by Julie Klassen
Historical Romance, Inspirational Romance
WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?
Christmas in Silver Springs by Brenda Novak
#6 Silver Springs
Contemporary Romance
#rachelwinters#virginiakantra#lyngala#johnsolo#daniellegarrett#nalinisingh#amandaronconi#karenchance#joycebean
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Books From the Backlog #78
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
If you would like to join in, please feel free to enter your link and link back to this post, then spend some time visiting some of the other posts.
This week’s neglected book:
A Cheyenne Thanksgiving by Caroline Lee
#3 The Sweet Cheyenne Quartet
Historical Romance
Blurb:
When Cam MacLeod is attacked by a half-starved exotic beauty defending her son on the high Wyoming plains, he's understandably intrigued. And the more he learns about Tess, the more he begins to hope that he's found his chance at a ready-made family. He even manages to talk her into marrying him.
As the weeks turn to months, and he realizes how well they fit together, he knows that he’s secured his Happily Ever After…
Except for one small detail: Tess refuses to give him her love.
If he can convince her that they were made for each other before the end of November, he'll have a reason to be truly thankful.
WHY I PICKED THIS ONE:
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite understated holidays so I wanted to post a book with that theme. But, finding a book on the shelf that was set during Thanksgiving was tough. LOL I did come across this one and it was a timely reminder that I’ve had the whole series since 2015, I think, and need to get busy and read these season-themed romances set in Wyoming.
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Are you a sports widow or a sports fan? http://delightedreader.com/i-dare-you-unconventional-romance-advice-to-the-non-athlete-heroine/
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Ready to tackle Blitzed or the earlier books in the Playbook series? https://delightedreader.com/i-dare-you-fall-sports-spotlight-on-blitzed-by-alexa-martin-giveaway/
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This is a great dare for me because as much as I enjoy sports, I haven’t read that many sports romances. https://delightedreader.com/i-dare-you-throw-down-fall-sports-romance/
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #79
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
What Did I Read This Last Week?
A Cowboy Like You by Donna Grant
#4 Heart of Texas
Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Western Romance, Holiday Romance
Sheriff Danny gets his second chance at love when his high school crush has come home needing asylum from her abusive relationship. Tender and sweet. Nice lead in to Christmas.
The Knight Before Christmas by Marilyn Brant
Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Austenesque
Emma is not impressed with her first view of the newly returned Austin Knightley and that was before she has to ask this big city success story for help with her Christmas project for the community kids. This was sweet and cute.
Prima Facie by Ruth Downie, Narrated by Simon Vance
#8.5 Medicus Investigations
Historical Mystery
Engaging murder mystery set during the Roman Empire. Modern words will leap out frequently, but also diligent historical background stuff so it turned out well.
Longing for a Cowboy Christmas by Leigh Greenwood, Rosanne Bittner, Linda Broday, Margaret Brownley, Anna Schmidt, and Amy Sandas
Historical Romance, Western Romance, Holiday Romance
Six powerhouse novellas that I adored from all familiar authors. Great variety and well developed with some spice and sugar and feels.
WHAT AM I READING NOW?
Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters
Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance
WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?
A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh
Romantic Suspense
#donnagrant#marilynbrant#ruthdownie#simonvance#leighgreenwood rosannebittner lindabroday margaretbrownley annaschmidt amysandas
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Books From the Backlog #77
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
If you would like to join in, please feel free to enter your link and link back to this post, then spend some time visiting some of the other posts.
This week’s neglected book:
The Sheen on the Silk by Anne Perry
Historical Fiction
Blurb:
New York Times bestselling novelist Anne Perry, the undisputed Queen of Victorian mysteries and the author of an acclaimed series set during World War I, now broadens her canvas with her first major stand-alone book—an epic historical novel set in thirteenth-century Constantinople, where a woman must live a lie in her quest to uncover the truth.
Arriving in the ancient Byzantine city in the year 1273, Anna Zarides has only one mission: to prove the innocence of her twin brother, Justinian, who has been exiled to the desert for conspiring to kill Bessarion, a nobleman.
Disguising herself as a eunuch named Anastasius, Anna moves freely about in society, using her skills as a physician to manoeuver close to the key players involved in her brother’s fate. With her medical practice thriving, Anna crosses paths with Zoe Chrysaphes, a devious noblewoman with her own hidden agenda, and Giuiliano Dandolo, a ship’s captain conflicted not only by his mixed Venetian-Byzantine heritage but by his growing feelings for Anastasius.
Trying to clear her brother’s name, Anna learns more about Justinian’s life and reputation—including his peculiar ties to Bessarion’s beautiful widow and his possible role in a plot to overthrow the emperor. This leaves Anna with more questions than answer, and time is running out. For an even greater threat lies on the horizon: Another Crusade to capture the Holy Land is brewing, and leaders in Rome and Venice have set their sights on Constantinople for what is sure to be a brutal invasion. Anna’s discoveries draw her inextricably closer to the dangers of the emperor’s treacherous court—where it seems that no one is exactly who he or she appears to be.
Richly detailed and finely wrought, The Sheen on the Silk is a bold and brilliant work that affirms Anne Perry’s talent as a master storyteller.
WHY DID I PICK THIS ONE?
I’ve read pretty much everything this author has written when it comes to historical mysteries. So, when I saw this standalone historical fiction set in Constantinople during the time of the Crusades, I had to scoop it up. It has sat since 2012 on my shelf. It always sounds good, but I just need that extra oomph to finally grab it up and read it.
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