April 2014 eBook of the Month.
Straddling the end of the Civil War and the death of Charles I, this is an interesting portrayal of the period. We follow Ruth, nursemaid to Oliver Cromwell’s children, who flees when her mother is charged with witchcraft. Finding service elsewhere, then friendship and eventually love, she is forever on the run in a novel with a surprise twist. Strong on insight into the troubled times and the sad plight of women, it is a very fine first novel, unusual and satisfying.
Based on the real figure of the fascinating Elizabeth Poole, The Crimson Ribbon is the mesmerising story of two women's obsession, superstition and hope. May Day 1646. The Civil War is raging and what should be a rare moment of blessing for the town of Ely takes a brutal turn.
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Based on the real figure of the fascinating Elizabeth Poole, The Crimson Ribbon is the mesmerising story of two women's obsession, superstition and hope. May Day 1646.
The Crimson Ribbon features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Debut Books of the Month, eBooks of the Month, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Book Club Recommendations, Books with reviews by our Reader Review Panel, Fiction, Recommendations, General Fiction
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The Crimson Ribbon was written by Katherine Clements and published by Headline Review an imprint of Headline Publishing Group
