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Sandra's Favorite Novels

   Jeane Westin
Author of THE VIRGIN’S DAUGHTERS:
In the Court of Elizabeth I
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“In The Virgin's Daughters, Jeane Westin has given us a suspenseful tale of royal power and the grip of an iron queen on the destiny of her ladies-in-waiting. Vivid characters and compelling dialogue illuminate the Elizabethan court where danger lurks in the shadows, love can be treason, and every step could be the last. You'll find yourself looking over your shoulder in this engrossing read.”

   C. W. Gortner
Author of THE LAST QUEEN
The haunting, passionate story of Juana of Castile, known to history as Juana la Loca, by the acclaimed author of The Secret Lion.
“A vibrant tapestry of love and hate . . . Brings to life an extraordinary queen at an unforgettable time in history.” — Sandra

   Robin Maxwell
Author of SIGNORA DA VINCI
Everyone knows what Leonardo da Vinci created, but who created Leonardo?
“A glorious novel of Leonardo da Vinci, and his courageous, passionate mother.” — Sandra

   Michelle Moran
Author of NEFERTITI: A NOVEL
Anyone who hasn't read Nefertiti yet should rush out and buy a copy right now! Only once in a rare while does such a ravishing and utterly engrossing epic come along. Ancient Egypt is brought to throbbing life, and and Nefertiti is a mesmerizing and compelling character Michelle Moran's debut novel earns its place on the bestseller list.

   Wendy Dunn
Author of DEAR HEART, HOW LIKE YOU THIS?
The story of Anne Boleyn told by the poet who loved her, Sir Thomas Wyatt. A magnificent book that will leave a lasting imprint on the reader.
“Enchanting. From a fragment in poetry and a suggestion in history, Wendy Dunn has woven a beautiful novel around the poet Sir Thomas Wyatt's love for Anne Boleyn.” — Sandra

   Anne Easter Smith
Author of A ROSE FOR THE CROWN
Richard III is seen through the eyes of the woman who might have been the mother of his illegitimate children, a woman who chose to remain anonymous when the court rewards for a king's mistress would have been great, a woman who loved him for who he really was, no matter what the cost to herself.
“Anne Easter Smith knows how to deliver a journey of the heart.” — Sandra

   Christina Croft
Author of MOST BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS
Based on the true story of ‘the most beautiful princess in Europe,’ Queen Victoria's granddaughter Princess Elizabeth of Hesse, this novel is written in tribute to a remarkable and courageous woman.

   Anya Seton
Author of KATHERINE
My favorite book of all time, and the book that opened the door to the medieval world for me.