Emma Campion- The King's Mistress

I am reading The King's Mistress, by Emma Campion right now. I'm about half way through it and it is really good so far.

From Publishers Weekly

Alice Perrers scholar Campion debuts with a dynamic fictionalization of the life of Alice Salisbury, who, at 14, leaves family and best friend Geoffrey Chaucer behind to marry Janyn Perrers, a prominent merchant who has the patronage of Isabella, the Queen Mother. Alice accustoms herself to the royal lifestyle, grows close to her husband, and bears a daughter. Her happiness is destroyed when royal fortunes shift, Janyn disappears, and Alice is summoned to court by Queen Philippa. To secure her daughter's safety, Alice complies and is quickly drawn into the machinations and extravagance of Edward III's mid-14th-century court, where she captures the king's interest. Campion stays true to the facts of Alice's life as the mistress of Edward III, the mother of his son John, and a successful businesswoman. This is a detailed rendering of Edward III's court, one that provides an empathetic but realistic portrait of a colorful and, if Campion is to be believed, misunderstood woman.

Laura Vosika: Bluebells Trilogy

This one was found by my sister in law, Carla. Book one is Bluebells of Scotland.
It looks really good, but unfortunately my library doesnt have it and neither does Chapters. Will have to figure out a way to get my hands on it. It seems to be similar storyline to the J.Ardian Lee books.

If anyone has read these, comment and let me know how they are and what you think of them.

Celia Rees

This week I read Witch Child by Celia Rees. It is a young adult book (which I didnt realise until I went looking for it at the library) but very good. The sequel is called Sorceress, and I cant wait to read it. I have ordered it from the library, so hopefully it gets here soon.

Witch Child was a very good read!

J.Ardian Lee and Barbara Erskine

How could I forget J. Ardian Lee and Barbara Erskine?? These are also set in Scotland.

By J. Ardian Lee:
The Saga of the Ciorram Mathesons
-Son of the Sword
-Outlaw Sword
-Sword of King James
-Sword of the White Rose

By Barbara Erskine:
-The Lady of Hay
-Kingdom of Shadows

Pri's Picks

These are some of my favourite Historical Fiction books:

The Outlander Series, by Diana Gabaldon
-Outlander
-Dragonfly in Amber
-Voyager
-Drums of Autumn
-The Fiery Cross
-A Breath of Snow and Ashes
-An Echo in the Bone

The Wilderness Series, by Sara Donati
-Into the Wilderness
-Dawn on a Distant Shore
-Fire Along the Sky
-Lake in the Clouds
-Queen of Swords
-The Endless Forest

Lake in the Clouds: A Place for Lovers of Historical Fiction

I have been meaning to begin this blog for a long time. I love reading and books, especially Historical Fiction. The title of this blog is in reference to Sara Donati's Wilderness series, which are some of the best books I have ever read.

It is my hope that with this blog readers can come together and share books, and thoughts about them.

Please feel free to comment, make book suggestions, and just have fun.