Set in the Tudor period. Alys grew up in poverty with Morach, a witch. When the parents of Tom, the boy she loves, place her in the local nunnery she discovers security and luxury. But the nunnery is burned to the ground and Alys returns to Morach.
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Set in the Tudor period. Alys grew up in poverty with Morach, a witch. When the parents of Tom, the boy she loves, place her in the local nunnery she discovers security and luxury. But the nunnery is burned to the ground and Alys returns to Morach.
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Amazing! Philippa Gregory can really describe these clever, charismatic, and slightly psychotic women - not in a way that makes you like them but so it mesmerizes the reader. In my opinion, this is the best since Wideacre (I loved that sociopathic Beatrice compared to whom Scarlett O'Hara is an angel) and The Other Boleyn Girl. It is tremendously well written and (to use a worn-out phrase) totally unputdownable. Also, the historical research is impeccable. The redemption chapter of The Wise Woman is nightmare stuff and somehow totally right. I wish I could give more than five stars!
Pamela H
Jan 20, 2011
Readable/Not Her Best
Have enjoyed the Philippa Gregory books I've read so far, but this one falls short. While an easy read and somewhat entertaining, it doesn't meet the standard of her other books historically or plot. If you're looking for something to take on vacation or just want a "quick read"....I would recommend this book.
