"Wendy J. Dunn is an exceptional voice for Tudor fiction, and has a deep understanding of the era. Her words ring true and touch the heart, plunging the reader into a fascinating, dangerous and emotionally touching new world." - Barbara Gaskell Denvil
"Dunn deftly weaves a heartrending story about the bonds between mothers and daughters, sisters and friends. Each character is beautifully crafted with a compassionate touch to draw the reader into every raw emotion, from triumph to "Wendy J. Dunn is an exceptional voice for Tudor fiction, and has a deep understanding of the era. Her words ring true and touch the heart, plunging the reader into a fascinating, dangerous and emotionally touching new world." - Barbara Gaskell Denvil
"Dunn deftly weaves a heartrending story about the bonds between mothers and daughters, sisters and friends. Each character is beautifully crafted with a compassionate touch to draw the reader into every raw emotion, from triumph to tragedy." - Adrienne Dillard, author of Cor Rottotragedy." - Adrienne Dillard, author of Cor Rotto
"...magnificent, riveting reading"
VIVIANE CRYSTAL, CRYSTAL BOOK REVIEWS.
"This is a captivating read, written with heart, significance and sensibility. Dunn is a careful writer. She doesn't exploit her characters; rather, she explores them and brings us along for the journey. This is a novel researched with integrity, and Dunn reaches out and lands beautifully in the winner's circle." - Wendy Zollo, Historical Novels Review
FINALIST IN THE 2020 CHAUCER AWARD for pre-1750s Historical Fiction (Winner decided on June 5th, 2021)
