Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
The Traitor's Wife by Susan Higginbotham
on April 1, 2009
Genres: Fiction / Historical / General
Pages: 512
Source: Purchased
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From the bedchamber to the battlefield, through treachery and fidelity, one woman is imprisoned by the secrets of the crown.
It is an age where passion reigns and treachery runs as thick as blood. Young Eleanor has two men in her life: her uncle King Edward II, and her husband Hugh le Despenser, a mere knight but the newfound favorite of the king. She has no desire to meddle in royal affairs—she wishes for a serene, simple life with her family. But as political unrest sweeps the land, Eleanor, sharply intelligent yet blindly naïve, becomes the only woman each man can trust.
Fiercely devoted to both her husband and her king, Eleanor holds the secret that could destroy all of England—and discovers the choices no woman should have to make.
At its heart, The Traitor's Wife is a unique love story that every reader will connect with.
Gold Medalist, historical / military fiction, 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards * Includes bonus reading group guide
PRAISE FOR THE TRAITOR'S WIFE:
"Conveys emotions and relationships quite poignantly... entertaining historical fiction." — Kirkus Discoveries
"Higginbotham's talents lie not only in her capacity for detailed genealogical research of the period, but also in her skill in bringing these historical figures to life with passion, a wonderful sense of humor, honor, and love." — Historical Novels Review Online
Why did I add The Traitor’s Wife to my bookshelf?
I picked this book up as a freebie almost 16 years ago. Wow, that’s a long time. I think that it sounds interesting and the reviews look fairly decent. Maybe I will give it a try the next time I feel like picking up a historical novel.
We are getting closer but I am honestly exhausted at this point. Today I will be getting to my mom’s old house before 7:30 am so that an electrician and a plumber can do some work, then go straight to my regular job for the late shift. Everything seems to be looking good for Mom’s house to officially change ownership in 1 week. I am ready! My house is on the market so hopefully, we will get an offer soon.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
Oh nice! That’s a new to me one. Been a looooong time since I read any historical fiction. Way before my blogging days I think I read 1 or 2 by Sarah Dunant? They were set in Italy and I think it was right before I was going to go so I decided to read a book set there…several hundred years ago and with no vampires! Lol. But there have been plenty of historical fiction books since then filled with vampires! Lol.
Hope all goes well with your mom’s place and selling yours! Houses are going right quick these days! So I’m sure you’ll get an offer in no time!
Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly and you are able to rest and decompress. I haven’t heard of this one but it looks like a good read!
I don’t recognize this one. Glad it’s progressing and hope you get a rest soon.
I haven’t read this one, it’s not really my genre of book.