On a muggy August day in 2002 Alex Lind disappears without a trace. On an equally stifling August day in 1658, Matthew Graham finds her on an empty Scottish moor. Life will never be the same for Alex – or for Matthew, who doesn’t know what to make of this strange woman who has seemingly fallen from the skies—what is she, a witch?
I'd been aware of Anna Belfrage's Graham Saga for ages, but I recently read Kate Mosse's multi-million selling Languedoc Trilogy, and this seemed a good series to compare how others handle the potential of the 'time slip'. genre.
I like the way we share our feisty heroine Alex Lind's confusion, and have to be prepared for anything. I found myself wondering how I would cope with the same situation - and realised how little use my knowledge of the future would be.
Anna Belfrage's skilled storytelling shines through in her character development, particularly Matthew Graham, who grudgingly reveals the story of his past life, and leaves us wanting to know more. The glimpses of the historical context also made me want to find out more, which is always a good test.
The only disappointment is that nothing is resolved - but this is of course the first book in a nine-book series, and I'm really looking forward to finding out what happens next.
Tony Riches
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About the Author
Had Anna been allowed to choose, she’d have become a time-traveller. As this was impossible, she became a financial professional with two absorbing interests: history and writing. Anna has authored the acclaimed time travelling series The Graham Saga, set in 17th century Scotland and Maryland, as well as the equally acclaimed medieval series The King’s Greatest Enemy which is set in 14th century England. Her Castilian Heart is the third in her “Castilian” series, a stand-alone sequel to her September 2020 release, His Castilian Hawk. Anna has also authored The Whirlpools of Time in which she returns to the world of time travel. Join Duncan and the somewhat reluctant time-traveller Erin on their adventures through the Scottish Highlands just as the first Jacobite rebellion is about to explode! Find out more about Anna, her books and enjoy her eclectic historical blog on her website, www.annabelfrage.com and find her on Facebook and Twitter @abelfrageauthor
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