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Title: The Witch of Eye
Subtitle: Tudor Rose, Book 2
Author: Mari Griffith
Narrator: Kelly Clare
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-11-17
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
From the best-selling author of Root of the Tudor Rose.
A love that leads to treason...
England, 1435. Eleanor Cobham has married into the highest ranks of the aristocracy - she is now the Duchess of Gloucester. She and her husband, the Duke Humphrey, set up a court of their own to rival the royal court in London, surrounding themselves with fascinating and influential people. But Eleanor craves the one thing she lacks: a son and heir, and with him a possible route to the throne of England. Desperate, Eleanor turns to the one person she believes can help her: Margery Jourdemayne, a woman now remembered as the infamous Witch of Eye. Such help comes at a high price....
Members Reviews:
A Fun Historical Romance!
Set in the mid-Fifteenth Century, The Witch of Eye is a historical fiction based on the true story of Margery Jourdemayne, a wise woman from Eye Next Westminster, who was eventually burned at the stake. The infamous Witch of Eye acts on behalf of the Duchess of Gloucester, Eleanor Cobham, who is desperate to give Duke Humphrey a son. Into these known facts Mari Griffith skillfully weaves an invented love story between a dairymaid called Jenna Harding, and Margery Jourdemayne's yeoman farmer husband, William.
Griffith draws a convincing scene of life in medieval England and her attention to detail is very impressive. She portrays that ambiguous time when people of all ranks looked to supernatural forces to help them achieve their desires, sometimes even assisted by members of the clergy. Jenna Harding is the most modern - and appealing - character who is drawn into dangerous circumstances over which she has little control. Fortunately, things work out well for her in the end.
I enjoyed this well-paced book. Highly recommended if you like a touch of romance in your historical fiction!
An Enthralling Read
It becomes apparent very quickly that Margery Jourdemayne... the Witch of Eye is disliked, even by those close to her and, although her tragic story exposes the hypocritical, superstitious stance society holds for those who have the knowledge of herbs, we are drawn to empathise instead with an abused dairy girl, who steals centre stage and becomes someone with whom we can empathise and champion.
As usual Mari Griffith weaves an enthralling story of power and intrigue, revealing new insights into the Plantagenet era.
A compelling read, hard to put down..
The Witch of Eye was for me a, fascinating glimpse into daily life of 15th century aristocracy with all its complexities, the struggles, romance, tragedy and as the title suggests, accusations of treasonable witchcraft. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative read - congratulations Mari Griffiths