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Blood Rose Angel: A medieval midwife's spellbinding battle as Black Death comes to France. Kindle Edition

by Liza Perrat (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
1348. A bone-sculpted angel and the woman who wears it––heretic, Devil’s servant, saint. Midwife Héloïse has always known that her bastard status threatens her standing in the French village of Lucie-sur-Vionne. Yet her midwifery and healing skills have gained the people’s respect, and she has won the heart of the handsome Raoul Stonemason. The future looks hopeful. Until the Black Death sweeps into France. Terrified that Héloïse will bring the pestilence into their cottage, Raoul forbids her to treat its victims. Amidst the grief and hysteria, the villagers searching for a scapegoat, Héloïse must choose: preserve her marriage, or honour the oath she swore on her dead mother’s soul? And even as she places her faith in the protective powers of her angel talisman, she must prove she’s no Devil’s servant, her talisman no evil charm. Héloïse, with all her tragedies and triumphs, celebrates the birth of modern medicine, midwifery and thinking in late medieval times.
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  5. Publication date
    November 14, 2015
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Longlisted in MsLexia Women's Novel Competition, 2015

Blood Rose Angel, from the spellbinding The Bone Angel series, tells a story of continuing family traditions, friendships overcoming adversity, and how good and evil are too often bestowed on fellow humans in the name of faith--Zoe Saadia, author of 'The Rise of the Aztecs' and 'The Peacemaker' series

Medicine, religion, and love intertwine in this captivating, richly-detailed portrait of a young woman's search for identity as the Black Death makes its first inroads into Europe. Liza Perrat uses her training as a midwife and her experiences living in a French village to create a compelling and unforgettable heroine determined to heal the sick in a world still ruled by superstition--C. P. Lesley, author of The Golden Lynx and The Winged Horse

Liza Perrat's writing is a fully immersive experience--Claire Whatley, reader and author

The next best thing to time travel ... brings us to the depths of despair and raises us to the heights of elation--Tricia Gilbey, reader and author

A great sense of place and time--Lucy Pitts

The balance between the darkness and the light makes this book so wonderful ... an emotional reading experience. Sadness at the death of a child, joy of a birth and anger at the injustice towards women. I was deeply moved ... -- Magdalena(book blogger)


I could not tear myself away ... Liza Perrat has now joined the ranks of my favorite authors.
The first few pages hook you and never let up. I tore through this book so quickly I was sad when it ended. Yes ... that enjoyable -- Melinda(book blogger)


For me Heloise represents those forgotten women, intelligent, brave and indomitable who have formed the heart and soul of every town and village throughout history.Wonderful -- Chris Curran, author of Mindsight.


Liza Perrat paints an enthralling picture of the ignorance and superstition that allowed the plague to spread inexorably and unchecked. The author is particularly gifted at transporting you to the historical setting and everyday detail of people's lives -- Vanessa Couchman, author ofThe House at Zaronza.


One of those books that once started was impossible to put down and yet at the same time one of those novels that you didn't want to pick up knowing that every page read was a page closer to having to say goodbye to some wonderful characters not to mention the end of an exceptional trilogy -- TracyTerry (book blogger).


Héloïse is a strong and inspiring main character; an amazing woman to guide you to a very dark chapter in history -- Maryline(book blogger).


I loved Heloise's character ... a strong woman ... sure of her powers of healing. She oozes confidence through most of the book. I also liked how the author included a lot on the methods that Heloise would have used as a midwife during the time period-- Meg, ABookish Affair.


Liza Perrat ... has quickly become one of my favourite authors. In her new sweeping tale, BloodRose Angel, emotions overwhelmed me right from the start and kept me on the edge of my seat with my heart in my throat right through to the last page, when I sat there stunned that it was all over. It was like leaving a best friend behind -- Cindy,(Book Blogger).


... the author's medical background, her artistic brush strokes in language, and the so deftly integrated literary devices elevate this novel to a very fine work of historical (and literary quality) fiction ... I was sad when the story ended ---will particularly miss Midwife Heloise. Though well suited to the story path,the climax and ending of BLOOD ROSE ANGEL did suggest a possible sequel.... We can hope! ... BLOOD ROSE ANGEL is a page-turner, but written with a nice balance of action and description -- Bernice L. Rocque, Author of Until the Robin Walkson Snow.


With flawless and progressive characterization and each characters emoting to dot, the story was simply magnetic. I had to finish the book off! -- Shree,Book Blogger

About the Author

Liza grew up in Wollongong, Australia, where she worked as a general nurse and midwife.
After meeting her French husband on a bus in Bangkok in 1988 and, three children and many pets later, she has now been living in a rural village in France for thirty years.
She works part-time as a medical translator, and as a novelist.
For newsletter signups, Liza offers her award-winning short story collection for free: Friends and Other Strangers

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015XW42JO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Perrat Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 414 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2954168197
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Bone Angel
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Liza grew up in Wollongong, Australia, where she worked as a general nurse and midwife.

After meeting her French husband on a bus in Bangkok in 1988 and, three children and many pets later, she has now been living in a rural village in France for thirty years.

She works part-time as a medical translator, and as a novelist.

For newsletter signups, Liza offers her award-winning short story collection for free: Friends and Other Strangers : https://books2read.com/u/mleND9

Website: www.lizaperrat.com

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Customers enjoy the narrative quality of the book, with one customer noting it's a good read for history enthusiasts, while another mentions it provides a glimpse into the historical period and is thought-provoking.

"...Historical fiction is my favourite genre and I have great respect for the tremendous amount of research that is required to produce the kind of high..." Read more

"...As always superb research and storytelling. Educational and thought provoking." Read more

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"The author has a good writing style and has done the research for the period of the story. It was a good read for history tragics." Read more

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"...Each book in the Bone Angel trilogy, can be read as a stand-alone and each is equally mesmerizing, horrifying, and enthralling...." Read more

"...This is a must read !! Liza Perrat never disappoints, she gets better with each book...." Read more

"This was a great read and though third in the series can be read first as it is set in the mid 1300s in village of Lucie near Lyon, France...." Read more

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  • Patricia L. Sands
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016
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    Let me begin by simply stating I did not want to stop reading Blood Rose Angel. The story of midwife Héloise and her true love, Raoul, in the 14thC French village of Lucie-sur-Vionne during the time of a deadly plague, will resonate with me for a very long time. It was fascinating to return to the same village I grew to know at different historical times in the first two novels of the trilogy.

    Themes of family, friendship, love, politics and fear are explored in compelling fashion. At the same time, we have a fascinating opportunity to gain an understanding of some of the roots of modern medicine. As much as I was offered a rich and satisfying reading experience, I also learned a great deal.

    When I write a review, I prefer to explain why I enjoyed a book, rather than recount the story.

    Liza Perrat is truly an artist. She weaves magical threads through her stories combining historical and scientific fact with human emotions and behaviours. She paints vivid landscapes, villages and personalities with broad brush strokes and follows with such attention to detail that the reader clearly grasps the images and eagerly enters the narrative.

    Each book in the Bone Angel trilogy, can be read as a stand-alone and each is equally mesmerizing, horrifying, and enthralling. Perrat is simply brilliant here at exposing life for what it was in the Middle Ages: harsh, challenging, and yet still filled with moments of joy and simple pleasure. Through her words, we see, smell, taste, and viscerally feel what is described on each page. The cast of characters she creates breathes life into a time we know from movies and history books. We live it in her stories.

    As did Wolfsangel and The Spirit of Lost Angels, Blood Rose Angel gripped me from the beginning and held my attention to the last word. I have found all of these novels to be immensely satisfying reads. Historical fiction is my favourite genre and I have great respect for the tremendous amount of research that is required to produce the kind of high quality literature that Liza Perrat offers us.

    I highly recommend the entire trilogy and eagerly await news of her next publication.
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  • Margaret
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family love triumphs
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
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    Liza Perrat has pulled off the third tale in the Trilogy of the family in Lucie sur Vionne. This time we feel how it must have been in times of the plague and those fantastic women show the wisdom and resourcefulness that we've known in earlier books. As always superb research and storytelling. Educational and thought provoking.
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  • Kimberly Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... The Bone Angel Series and Liza Perrat does not disappoint. It is a story filled with a variety ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015
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    Blood Rose Angel is the third in The Bone Angel Series and Liza Perrat does not disappoint. It is a story filled with a variety of emotions that also gives the reader a glimpse into history. Liza’s style of writing and her way of describing every aspect of her story lets the reader know how in love Héloise and Raoul are and how much Héloise loves her profession as a midwife even though it puts her in grave danger. The fear and ignorance experienced by the villagers as the dreaded pestilence takes over their village is evident by Liza’s ability to make it realistic to the point where I found myself so sad for these characters, some that honestly didn’t deserve compassion for the way they treated the main character. As someone who studied history, I am aware that there are many individuals who do not know about this time that threatened not only civilization, but made many believe that the end of time was near (as Liza lets the reader know). It is refreshing to not only have a story that tells us about this important time that may be unknown to everyone, but to provide a lesson in love, compassion and humanity that we could use today in such turbulent times. Blood Rose Angel is a must read !!! It is an emotional roller coaster, but a good one. Liza brings us to a point where we fear for Héloise (do not want to give anything away), making this reader feel anger towards those that put her in that position towards a dramatic turn of events that left this reader not only satisfied but not so mad at those that caused her pain. This is a must read !! Liza Perrat never disappoints, she gets better with each book. I look forward to her next book that I am sure will not disappoint either .... Thumbs up .. way up !!
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  • KRM
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a great series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019
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    This was a great read and though third in the series can be read first as it is set in the mid 1300s in village of Lucie near Lyon, France. Once authentic characters are deep and three dimensional. The main character Heloise is the village midwife and healer. She was bastard born and ostracized to live outside the village with her aunt after her mother dies. Her husband Raoul is a carpenter working away in Italy. When he returns after 2 years away he brings the plague with him. I enjoyed her aunt Isa and daughter Morgan’s both full of spunk! Heloise suffers for her selflessness and attempts to please everyone. A lot of twists and turns to see if she gets her HEA.
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  • yvonne McCullough
    4.0 out of 5 stars she is an Australian writer
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
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    The author has a good writing style and has done the research for the period of the story. It was a good read for history tragics.
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  • Claire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2015
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    Having loved the first two books in Liza Perrat’s bone angel series, I’ve been very much looking forward to the third in the trilogy, Blood Rose Angel. I did wonder if it could possibly match the first two, but I’m thrilled to discover it’s every bit as good. For those who don’t know, the books follow the journey through history of a bone-sculpted talisman that is passed down from mother to daughter through generations of the same midwifing family, who live in the village of Lucie-sur-Vionne. The first bone angel book was set in the time of the French Revolution, the second in WWII: the latest book takes the reader back to the fourteenth century during the years that Europe was in the grip of the Plague.
    The main character in this story is Héloïse and the novel follows her battle to continue to care for the people of her village both as midwife and healer as the Plague decimates the region. Her struggle is made worse by the fact that her husband, Raoul, forbids her to go near Plague victims, for fear she will succumb to the disease herself, as well as possibly infecting their daughter, and so to continue to perform her medical duty she is forced to deceive and defy him. In an age when women were generally nothing more than chattels she takes an enormous risk to do this.
    I loved seeing the town of Lucie-sur-Vionne as it would have been in the fourteenth century: as always Liza Perrat’s writing takes the reader there so vividly that you see, hear and smell life as it would have been in all its beauty and horror, noise and stink. Her descriptions of the Plague are equally vivid and not for the faint-hearted, but far worse is the terrible human cruelty of the age. When the town is plundered by a group of horsemen, their savagery to the local people is harrowing enough, but later in the story when the local leper community is scapegoated, the reader needs a very strong stomach to bear the scene that ensues. Later in the novel, the memory of fate of the lepers returns to haunt Héloïse when she finds herself imprisoned and fears what her own sentence will be.
    To avoid any spoilers, I won’t reveal any more about the story, but I can tell you it is full of delicious twists and turns. One of the joys of the book for me was learning so many everyday details of medieval life and in particular, about the herbs used by the healer-midwives of that era. I also loved returning to the same beautiful French landscape, which I’ve ‘seen’ now in the eighteenth century and the mid-twentieth century in the first two novels, and this time, as it would have been centuries earlier. Watching the farm-workers and the merchants and tradespeople go about their everyday lives as Liza Perrat describes them is an almost cinematic experience. The images and the story will stay with me. Essential reading for lovers of historical fiction.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story disappointing ending
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2020
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    Enjoyed this right up until the end! Seemed to Peter out. May be there is going to be another one.
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