Shakespeares Lady is a novel that arrived with surprise and took me in much the same way.
I always knew that the 16th century was a corrupt era, this novel paints that corruption in a vivid manner. Mistresses, deceit, lies, adultery and yetthe novel walks the line between disparaging and glowing. Giving a glimpse into a world coated in lace and pearls, but hiding so many sinful longings.
The writing of the novel pulled me in, to where I didnt want to be let go, even though time demands were abundant. I cant agree with what the main character Emilia did in her affair with William Shakespeare, but the book never gives the assumption that you should. It merely gives a glimpse into a life that must have been so incredibly tormented. To yearn for love, but Queen and Country must come first. Which ultimately led to Emilia and Shakespeares affair.
Its a time period rife with conflict, one does not have to search hard for the drama that flows as freely as the wine. And at the close of the book, I couldnt help but feel a bit sad for the characters. Its based on a true story, there isnt much room for fictional interruption, and thus it must end as history ends. Which gives the reader a very plain view of the human condition.
A great work of fiction, written exceptionally well its a novel journey into a world we dont see often, but one that truly isnt much different from our own today.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers from my advance copy to review.
I always knew that the 16th century was a corrupt era, this novel paints that corruption in a vivid manner. Mistresses, deceit, lies, adultery and yetthe novel walks the line between disparaging and glowing. Giving a glimpse into a world coated in lace and pearls, but hiding so many sinful longings.
The writing of the novel pulled me in, to where I didnt want to be let go, even though time demands were abundant. I cant agree with what the main character Emilia did in her affair with William Shakespeare, but the book never gives the assumption that you should. It merely gives a glimpse into a life that must have been so incredibly tormented. To yearn for love, but Queen and Country must come first. Which ultimately led to Emilia and Shakespeares affair.
Its a time period rife with conflict, one does not have to search hard for the drama that flows as freely as the wine. And at the close of the book, I couldnt help but feel a bit sad for the characters. Its based on a true story, there isnt much room for fictional interruption, and thus it must end as history ends. Which gives the reader a very plain view of the human condition.
A great work of fiction, written exceptionally well its a novel journey into a world we dont see often, but one that truly isnt much different from our own today.
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers from my advance copy to review.
Well written, moves a good pace. I thought very interesting, especially with author's notes at end explaining the factual parts and how this is storyline is author's supposition of what may have occurred.
