I like to recommend great books to folk, and for those who like historical romance, this is a splendid one. SPYMASTER’S LADY is by Joanna Bourne, who’s a friend of mine (I luckily have a number of friends who write wonderful books; tomorrow I’ll tell you about Kim Harrison and Dana Stabenow, who both have great new books out); it’s beautifully researched, beautifully written, and is by turns hilarious, moving, and sexy.
For any of you who may already have read the book and liked it–Jo tells me that SPYMASTER’S LADY is a finalist in the “DaBwaha” contest, sponsored by the “Dear Author” and “Smart Bitches” websites. Should you feel so moved, the final voting round is TODAY (4-6-09) and the place to vote is here.
Diana,
I just began reading “Outlander”, a recommendation from a friend. It is fabulous! As I am reading, I am wishing I could write like this. I am becoming friends with the characters, LOL, and can see that you now have yet another loyal reader. I am looking forward to reading more….
Dear Diana,
I wonder if you have read the Skye O’Malley novels by Bertrice Small. They come in 6 huge volumes but they are very interesting. The story starts in Ireland/England in the Elizabethan era and it is set in different parts of Europe and even the ottoman empire. Exactly like your books, when you start the first one you can’t wait to read the second and so on…Enjoy.
Great recommendation! I read this book several months ago! No wonder I liked it…Joanna's a friend of yours! (Her website is on my favorites list.) This was a great story; I'm looking forward to the next in the series, My Lord and Spymaster.