Linda S. (Ladyslott) reviewed on 8/1/2006 + 113 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 6

Set in 1450 this is the story of Anne, a young servant girl who has a way with healing herbs. She is beautiful but kind and while caring for her mistress she becomes well known for her healing powers. When the Queen takes ill, Anne is summoned to the palace, where she becomes a body servant to Queen Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV. When he casts his roaming eye on Anne, a set of circumstances is set into motion that threatens to destroy the fragile new Kingship.

This story is filled with secrets, treachery, intrigue and murder. Although the language was not as authentic to the times as it could have been, that actually made the story easier to read. I also needed to check my dictionary a number of times, because the descriptions of medieval clothing sparked my interest. My major complaint is that at times the story was a bit too romancy for my tastes.

Be warned that this book is the first in a trilogy. Although the story has an ending, the many loose threads are not tied up, and that can prove a little frustrating. However I already have The Exiled, book #2 on my TBR pile, so after a short break I will be back to find out how some of those issues are resolved.

If you are a fan of Philippa Gregory you will enjoy this book.

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