Review: A stunning first novel!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 9, 2014
This tale unfolds as a man tells his two young grandchildren a bedtime story of a 14-year-old girl who was married to a brutal and violent monster – a lord of the realm.  Set in medieval England during an era when wives were considered property, Romelda is cruelly abused by her new husband.A melancholy and wretched account of real life during that age, the story is nevertheless beautifully written and extremely well-crafted.  The characters are strong and believable, the dialog flows expertly, and the descriptions are amazing.  The author has obviously studied the time period and has not struck a single false note.  Highly recommended – historical fiction at its best.  Brilliant job, Ms. Middleton!