Brenda Rickman Vantrease
BRENDA RICKMAN VANTREASE is a former English teacher and librarian who has traveled extensively in the British Isles. She is the author of the novels The Illuminator , The Mercy Seller , and The Heretic's Wife . She holds a Ph.D. in English and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
BRENDA RICKMAN VANTREASE is a former English teacher and librarian who has traveled extensively in the British Isles. She is the author of the novels The Illuminator , The Mercy Seller , and The Heretic's Wife . She holds a Ph.D. in English and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. See less
Brenda Rickman Vantrease's Featured Books
Brenda Rickman Vantrease book reviews
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The Illuminator
Historical Novel at its best
Very fine writing, good historical background and information, very appealing characters; be sure to read the next book in this fine duo: The Mercy Seller. Excellent reading. Read More
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The Mercy Seller
The cost of Mercy.
by donna, Apr 28, 2008
This is a continuation of the story begun in the novel "The Illuminator". It picks up the story about 25 years later. The Reformation is gathering strength and the Catholic Church is stepping up its ... Read More
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The Illuminator
Bringing light to a dark world
by donna, Apr 28, 2008
The opposition to translating the Scriptures into English is the backdrop for this enthralling historical novel. It tells the story of a love shared by Finn,who illuminates manuscripts which are ... Read More