Book description
"Stellar historical fiction imbued with a rich sense of place."-New York Times Book Review
"Witty, resilient, and fiercely intelligent, Judith emerges as a heroine for the ages. Her journey, rich in historical authenticity and imaginative storytelling, offers insights that resonate across the centuries."-Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author…
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OK… I'm cheating a little here. This was published right at the start of 2025 but I had to say something about it. This book picks up after Grace Tiffany's first book, My Father Had A Daughter. Both follow the life of Judith Shakespeare, daughter to Will and Ann; we watch Judith making her way around James and then Elizabeth's England. The author has her PhD from English University of Notre Dame, currently teaches Shakespeare at Western Michigan University and wow does she know her Elizabethan England! AND she knows how to immerse the reader in the time and…
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