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Soul Sisters
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Soul Sisters by Lesley Lokko is a rich, intergenerational tale of love, race, power and secrets...
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ClareR (5950 KP) rated The Queen’s Rival in Books
Dec 16, 2022
I liked the way this was set out: from the letters between characters, to the fictional England’s Chronicle (which had some great sarcastic comments).
Cecile Neville, Duchess of York, was Edward IV and Richard III’s mother. She lived through some pretty turbulent times, and must have feared for her own and the lives of her children on several occasions. But she always remained true to her husband and their belief that they were the true rulers of the realm. What a time to have lived!
The emotions were so well conveyed, the historical information so well explained, and it never felt like a history lesson. Just a really great read!