REVIEW - THE MONK'S TALE - Dastardly Deeds

The Monk's Tale by April Munday

Date read: 4th October 2023

My rating: 4.5*
Genre I reckon: Medieval Adventure Romance

Buy link: Amazon 

This is actually the first book I've read by this author, but it is the 2nd in a series. 

Although I was maybe hoping to see more of the monastic life, given the circumstances, I'm sort of glad I didn't. 

This book contains triggers for: violence, abuse, kidnapping and killing. It's set in violent times, after all.

It is action packed - danger is all around the two main characters. Former novice, Mark, is sought out by Tilda who is in desperate need of protection. Much jostling for position ensues! 

The characters all have depth; I appropriately loathed the bad guys and was enchanted by the good ones. And there were some wonderful touches which really drew you into the 14th century.

A well-researched, medieval adventure!

A solid 4.5* from me.

Always in love and light,

TL

MY NEW BOOK - LOVE IN THE ROSES

 

After two years of research and writing, it gives me tremendous pleasure to say that my medieval romance, Love in the Roses is now available!

I really wanted to explore love in 15th century England - were the Dark Ages really as miserable as they made out? I mean, how much joy can there be in a land before potatoes and coffee?? 

I have made it as historically accurate as possible. There is mild poetic license utilised for the sake of a good romance story, but when is that not the case, really? 

I think you can see from all the medieval research blog posts that I have invested a LOT of effort and care into this stand-alone book. 

So, what's it about? 

Isabel has never met her husband…

Their parents have arranged the marriage. But, when Isabel discovers who her intended is, it becomes apparent that he’s on the wrong side of the Wars of the Roses.

As a knight with honour, surely her father would not sacrifice their family to the House of Lancaster. Yet, to her horror, he insists upon the union with Sir William.

15^th century England is perilous – betrayal and ruin are only ever a heartbeat away. And death hides behind every door. Can Isabel survive and be a good wife, even when she’s married to the enemy?

Adventure through Medieval England in this intriguing story of love battling against all odds.

This is a stand-alone historical romance which contains an abundance of marital bedchamber antics.

The fictitious tale of a knight’s daughter, living life as it very well may have been in 1484.

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I really hope you enjoy this one. If you do, please don't forget to leave a review. 

Paperback also available on Waterstones and  Barnes & Noble. 

Always in love and light,

TL