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Fictional saga
11th
Century
Denmark / Kiev
(Russia)
Daughters of
Hastings series#3
This is the third in the collection of stories about the women of King
Harold II's family after he perished at the Battle of Hastings. This concerns
Thea, the eldest daughter of Harold.
Thea escapes England to go into exile with her grandmother and the
brothers that remain to her. While in the court of the Danish king, she
overshadows the Danish princesses and secures for herself a brilliant marriage
when she is betrothed, to a prince of Kiev.
As with the previous two novels in this series, The Betrothed Sister is
written in a gentle style that still has enough sharpness, and even a touch of
cattiness between the ladies, to be engaging and keep the reader engrossed. The
world of medieval Central Europe tends to pass by the average student of history.
We know of Peter the Great and the Russian involvement with Napoleon, but
little more. This novel reveals a rich and vibrant culture that was as
sophisticated as any western European kingdom.
Ms McGrath has now revealed the fate of the family of Harold Godwinson, and she is turning her attention to a different age. With her distinctive serene
style whatever she turns her hand, and pen, to will be eagerly awaited by her
dedicated readers.
© Nicky Galliers
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Thank you , Nicky , for reviewing The Betrothed Sister.
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