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In this detailed and fascinating historical fiction novel, readers follow Roberda Dartington as she manages her husband’s estate during his absence and prepares for the Spanish invasion of England through the Devon coast. As she grows more and more capable, the tenants, especially the women, trust her more and more to care for and protect them, but the inevitability of Gawen’s return threatens her position and all that she has built. Forced to choose between Clothilde and Gawen, Roberda must fight to secure her place in the world and protect her children’s inheritance in this fascinating novel of Tudor England. The characters are the stars of the book, and Roberda is a compelling and competent protagonist with a strong mind and personality. Her conflicts with other characters and herself add great depth to the story, and the many relationships in the book offer great opportunities for character growth. The historical details add a fantastic amount of tension and drama to the book, and readers will be totally immersed in the world that Rosemary Griggs has brought to life. Entertaining, emotional, and detailed, historical fiction fans will love this novel about Roberda Dartington and how she created a place for herself in Tudor England.

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