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The Year We Lived

By Virginia Crow

 

It is 1074, 8 years after the fateful Battle of Hastings. Lord Henry De Bois is determined to find the secret community of Robert, an Anglo-Saxon thane. Despite his fervour, all his attempts are met with failure.

 

When he captures Robert’s young sister, Edith, events are set in motion, affecting everyone involved. Edith is forced into a terrible world of cruelty and deceit, but finds friendship there too.

 

Will Robert ever learn why Henry hates him so much? Will Edith’s new-found friendships be enough to save her from De Bois? And who is the mysterious stranger in the reedbed who can disappear at will?

 

A gripping historical fiction with an astonishing twist!

 

 

Set eight years after Hastings, Lord Henry De Bois will stop at nothing to find the hidden community of Robert, an Anglo-Saxon thane. De Bois’ brother, Philip, will stop at nothing for peace. The result of both desires is the kidnapping of Robert’s sister and, although it isn’t exactly what Philip wanted, he can do nothing to stop the abuse that Edith suffers by Henry’s hand.

I really liked reading about Edith, and Robert. I can’t quite decide who is my favourite, for they are very different people. Edith is very kind, used to the outdoors and miserable inside. The horrors she experiences are dreadful to read about and I was sat hoping, as I read, for Robert to find her and to figure out a way to help her escape.

The ending of this book is so incredible, I couldn’t actually believe the turn that the story took. If there was ever a prize for best plot twist, I think I would give it to this book! I loved reading it and am going to go on the search for more books by this author!

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Virginia grew up in Orkney, using the breath-taking scenery to fuel her imagination and the writing fire within her. Her favourite genres to write are fantasy and historical fiction, sometimes mixing the two together such as her newly-published book "Caledon". She enjoys swashbuckling stories such as the Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas and is still waiting for a screen adaption that lives up to the book!

 

When she's not writing, Virginia is usually to be found teaching music, and obtained her MLitt in "History of the Highlands and Islands" last year. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of music, especially as a tool of inspiration. She also helps out with the John O'Groats Book Festival which is celebrating its 3rd year this April.

 

She now lives in the far flung corner of Scotland, soaking in inspiration from the rugged cliffs and miles of sandy beaches. She loves cheese, music and films, but hates mushrooms.

 

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Thank you to The Coffee Pot Book Club for giving me the opportunity to read this book.