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review: Royal Pains by Leslie Carroll

October 13, 2012 · by Arleigh · in Non-Fiction, Reviews

Royal Affairs by Leslie Carroll I read and loved Notorious Royal Marriages earlier this year and immediately went out and purchased its predecessor: Royal Affairs. This compendium of facts and figures on the other women…

review: Sunrise of Avalon by Anna Elliott

October 7, 2012 · by Arleigh · in Arthurian, Reviews

Sunrise of Avalon by Anna Elliott Concluding an unforgettable retelling of the legend of Trystan and Isolde, Sunrise of Avalon leads up to the final battle between Britain’s forces and the Saxon warlord, Octa of…

review: Dark Moon of Avalon by Anna Elliott

October 7, 2012 · by Arleigh · in Arthurian, Reviews

Dark Moon of Avalon by Anna Elliott Continuing Anna Elliott’s intriguing Avalon trilogy, Dark Moon follows Trystan and Isolde on their dangerous journey across enemy territory in search of an alliance to save Britain from…

review: Twilight of Avalon by Anna Elliott

October 7, 2012 · by Arleigh · in Arthurian, Reviews

Twilight of Avalon: A Novel of Trystan & Isolde by Anna Elliott Britain during the Dark Ages was a wild and savage land divided into many sections and each ruled by a different king. The…

review: Dark Mirror by M. J. Putney

October 7, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 19th Century, 20th Century, Napoleonic Wars, Reviews, Time Travel, WWII

Dark Mirror by M. J. Putney Victoria ‘Tory’ Mansfield is a gentleman’s daughter in the year 1803. Through an act of bravery she exposes the fact that she has magical powers to the genteel society…

review: Claude & Camille by Stephanie Cowell

October 7, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 19th Century, Reviews

Claude & Camille by Stephanie Cowell You don’t need to be an art history lover to enjoy this reimagining of Claude Monet and the life he shared with his muse and love Camille Doncieux. In…

review: By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan

October 7, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 15th Century, Reviews, Spanish Inquisition

By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan 15th century Spain is an era I am not very familiar with, having only read novels mentioning Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. The Spanish Inquisition…

review: The Golden Hour by Margaret Wurtele

September 23, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 20th Century, Reviews, WWII

The Golden Hour by Margaret Wurtele Giovanna Bellini is just seventeen years old when her hometown of Lucca, Italy is occupied by German soldiers, putting a halt to all diversions and semblances of a normal…

review: Dark Angels by Karleen Koen

September 23, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 17th Century, Restoration, Reviews

Dark Angels by Karleen Koen When her affianced suddenly married one of her closest friends, lady-in-waiting Alice Verney traveled to France to serve Charles II’s sister, Henriette–married toMonsieur, Louis XIV’s brother, and known asMadame in…

review: Rochester, the Mad Earl by Kathleen Kellow

September 23, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 17th Century, Restoration, Reviews

Rochester, the Mad Earl by Kathleen Kellow The adventures and exploits of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, are resurrected in this 1957 novel by Jean Plaidy, under one of her lesser-known pseudonyms—Kathleen Kellow. Rochester’s…

review: The Rules of Gentility by Janet Mullany

September 23, 2012 · by Arleigh · in Regency, Reviews

The Rules of Gentility by Janet Mullany Georgette Heyer’s Cotillionmeets Bridget Jones’ Diary–this highly entertaining regency novel is a delight from start to finish! Author Janet Mullany began writing this book as a personal project,…

review: Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran

September 23, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 18th Century, French Revolution, Reviews

Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran Chronicling the famous wax figure maker’s years in France during the French Revolution, this novel gives a panoramic view of the Reign of Terror from a unique perspective. Marie Grosholtz…

review: The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin

September 18, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 19th Century, Reviews

The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin During the Gilded Age, an American heiress named Cora Cash leaves Newport behind and travels to England with her title-hunting mother. A chance encounter with a Duke leads to…

review: The French Blue by Richard W. Wise

September 18, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 17th Century, Reviews

The French Blue by Richard W. Wise A narrative of the adventures of the French traveler and gem merchant, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, The French Blue starts off with an exciting sea journey and meeting with the…

review: The Diamond by Julie Baumgold

September 18, 2012 · by Arleigh · in Napoleonic Wars, Reviews

The Diamond by Julie Baumgold From British occupied India to the Kings of France, the Pitt Diamond – later named the Regent – saw many royal personages throughout its history. It was first discovered by…

review: The Queen’s Bastard by Robin Maxwell

September 18, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 16th Century, Reviews, Tudor

The Queen’s Bastard by Robin Maxwell One of the great rumors surrounding Queen Elizabeth I is whether or not she had a bastard child or children. There have been several books written on the subject…

review: Virgin: Prelude to the Throne by Robin Maxwell

September 18, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 16th Century, Reviews, Tudor

Virgin: Prelude to the Throne by Robin Maxwell I knew I’d like this one, as I’ve liked all of her novels. She has a distinct writing style that includes plenty of drama, yet stays true…

review: Signora da Vinci by Robin Maxwell

September 18, 2012 · by Arleigh · in 15th Century, Reviews

Signora da Vinci by Robin Maxwell First of all, I have to say it – this is my favorite Robin Maxwell novel! Yes, even more than O, Juliet I’m afraid! I’m so glad to have…

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The Welsh Healer: A Novel of 15th Century England tells the compelling story of a young woman growing up in the midst of the Hundred Years’ War. Spanning the reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V, it touches upon historical events including the Welsh rebellion, the English army's invasion of France, and their triumph at Agincourt.

Arlais is the gentle and free-spirited daughter of a humble Welsh household. Though just managing to scrape out a living in the rugged hills of northern Wales, her loving environment and strong family ties make for a happy home. But there is more to her than meets the eye. She is endowed with a mystical gift passed down through an ancient line of healers. She has been told her entire life that she is the fulfillment of a prophecy and destined to preserve the bloodline of kings. But despite the wondrous expectations for her future, she is content to wait for her intended mate, a mysterious man seen in a dream on her tenth birthday.

But the Welsh rebellion strikes and turns her world upside down. Arlais is forced to journey across the whole of Britain to live with a distant relative. While the events foretold by the prophecy unfold around her, she settles into the unfamiliar country continuing her path toward fulfilling her destiny and experiencing companionship, heartache, and even love along the way.

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