"Flawless."
EDITOR'S CHOICE, Historical Novel Society "Moving and wonderful."
"Irresistible."
"Truly wonderful."
"A magical story... exquisite writing."
"An exquisite book."
"A deeply emotional journey."
"Fascinating and believable."
EDITOR'S CHOICE, Historical Novel Society "Readers will eagerly await the sequel."
"Her world-building is superb."
"Superbly convincing Roman setting."
"Skilful and compelling."
"Meticulously evokes a strange, beautiful and harsh society."
"An intriguing fictional account of the rise of the Almoravids."
"I adored this backstage pass to the Colosseum. A clever idea, and one that works brilliantly."
A Regency Romance
"A lyrical quality as though told by an oral Storyteller of old."
"A quiet profundity."
"I spy a bestseller."
"Excellent advice."
Chapter on Merchandise
"Accessible, intelligent and interesting."