Song of Isabel: A Novel
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Song of Isabel: A Novel
By (Author) Ida Curtis
She Writes Press
She Writes Press
31st May 2018
United States
Classifications
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 139mm, Height 215mm
Description
Lady Isabel is just twelve years old when Lord Chetwynd rescues her from being raped by warriors in his company. When they meet eight years later, each has a good reason for entering an arranged marriage. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to the court of King Louis. On the way, danger from enemies on the journey brings them closer together; when they arrive at court, rivalry and intrigue nearly parts them. Ultimately, however, they survive these trials through their own native wit and charmand gain new respect and love for one another.
Rich with historical detail and drama, Song of Isabel is a compelling novel of love, sex, ambition, and intrigue.
Reviews
"The setting and political intrigue are unusual and appealing Readers looking for a change from Regency and Victorian romance may find this a worthwhile diversion. Publishers Weekly "Set against the backdrop of the Frankish Empire, Curtis, with her captivating storytelling, brings to life a world filled with heroic battles, distinctive characters and high-stakes tension that will keep readers turning the pages." RT Book Reviews "Set against the historical backdrop of France in 825, Curtis novel is a classic tale of high drama and romance . . . an easy-reading traditional love story with a romantic, nostalgic setting. Booklist "In this romance, a spirited young woman meets her match in a stalwart soldier during the turbulent times after the death of Charlemagne An old-fashioned love story in an unusual historical milieu. Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Born in New Haven, CT, in April 1935, Ida Curtis grew up in a small town near Hartford, CT. After marriage, she and her husband raised a family of two children, moving around the United States as his academic career dictated, living for the longest period in Vancouver, British Columbia. After retirement, they moved to Seattle to be near their son and daughter. Based on a handbook written by a ninth-century widow of a wealthy landowner to educate her sons, Song of Isabel captures what life was like for a young noblewoman of that period.
