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Daily Mail

Well written biography of one of the most interesting women who navigated the French Revolution, the Napoleonic beginnings and Victorian England. A gifted artisan and an astute judge of human character, she seems to have been respected by both aristocrat and revolutionary firebrand alike. Keeping her eyes on the prize while not losing her head kept her grounded. Her only failing was in her choice of mate. I learned so much more about the times in spite of the warnings that Madame Tussaud had a selective and somewhat cloudy memory while not in full command of the facts..lol. I truly enjoyed this book.
NetGalley, reviewed by Donna Pingry

A collection of short and lively first-hand accounts of escape during the First World War, most of which are told from a British perspective with a few German ones included. Some of their endeavours were successful, others much less so, and employed a wide variety of escape methods; climbing over the wire, tunneling under it, picking locked doors, being smuggled out in laundry baskets, or walking out of the main gate disguised as a guard. They can read like a boys-own adventure and seem to make light of it all, yet it is clear that their position was extremely perilous and often relied heavily on luck, as the undernourished men moved through a hostile country towards a closely guarded neutral border which could be every bit as difficult to cross as breaking out of the camp. Unarmed and unaided with nothing to rely on but their wits, the dangers and challenges were enormous, and so these stories also provide an insight into the mindset of that rare individual who will voluntarily and eagerly.. Read more
Pegasus Archive

You feel yourself drawn into the lives of the fascinating women and living and laughing or fiercely seething beside them... a book to read for the heck of it, for fun, it’s a fascinating little book and I did enjoy it very much. Read the full review [link=https://mysticreadsbookblogblog.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/forgotten-royal-women-by-erin-lawless-book-review/]here[/link]
The Medieval Library

This history restores full human dimensions to two figures contrasting figures. Queen Maria 1 of Portugal, remembered, if at all, for her piety and for going mad and William Stephens an obscure British merchant who amassed a fortune in Portugal. Both these figures were warmly loved during their lives. Queen Maria, sandwiched between the church and the legacy of the extraordinary and Machiavellian Marquis de Pombal, tried so hard to rule with justice and charity. William Stephens built up a glass industry and created a community in rural Portugal where the workers well-being was paramount – he recovered wasteland, cultivated vegetables, raised cattle, provided health-care and tuition on musical instruments. The workers put on concerts and plays, including Shakespeare, for their own entertainment. The paths of these two figures crossed in a rare carefree period for Maria and a triumphant success for William and his workers. Jenifer Roberts writes with historical accuracy and lively, entertaining.. Read more
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