Book description
Two women. Five centuries apart.
One life-changing secret about to be unearthed...
1538
New bride Eleanor impresses her husband by growing saffron, a spice more valuable than gold. His reputation in Henry VIII's court soars - but fame and fortune come at a price, for the king's favour will not…
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1 author picked The Secrets of Saffron Hall as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love being taken back to the Tudor era. This book adopts a different approach to the norm, with the heroine living a quiet life in the country whilst her husband is at court. I found Eleanor’s story enjoyable, a strong woman who manages to balance being a wife and mother with creating something for herself—it was interesting to read about growing saffron.
Although the initial connection between the past and present lies in the location—the hall—I like that there’s an extra element that links the two–Amber’s discovery of the prayer book—and…
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