Elizabeth of York, her life already tainted by dishonour and tragedy, now queen to the first Tudor king, Henry the VII.
Joan Vaux, servant of the court, straining against marriage and motherhood and privy to the deepest and darkest secrets of her queen. Like the ravens, Joan must use her eyes and her senses, as conspiracy whispers through the dark corridors of the Tower.
Through Joan's eyes, The Lady of the Ravens inhabits the squalid streets of Tudor London, the imposing walls of its most fearsome fortress and the glamorous court of a kingdom in crisis.
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[As I entered the Tower of London a covered cart rumbled past me, so close that I was forced to flatten myself against the gatehouse wall to avoid being crushed]***
(@HarperCollinsUK, 12 December 2019, 400 pages, ebook, copy from @HarperCollinsUK via # NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed)
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I've read a few of the author's book before so expected to enjoy this. I was not disappointed. This is well written and very entertaining. This is a well-researched and engrossing read. This book builds on the legend that as long as the ravens are in the Tower of London the country will be safe which I found fascinating. Hickson brings a range of historical characters to life. I have a bit of a fascination with the Tudor's, thanks in part to Hilary Mantel so this was a treat for me. This is a book to read and savour slowly and I got completely lost in it.
