“It’s a great tribute to Carolyn’s wonderful writing and her ability to recreate the era and its people that I slipped back in time quite effortlessly, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.” “A treat for all the senses…totally …true to its time and setting” “Excellent, a real page-turner with a strong narrative drive, and plenty of twists and turns, shocks and surprises along the way.” @Williams13Anne 5*

“The language is rich and fluid, reflective of the time and descriptions of village life transported me back to Meonbridge once more.” “I absolutely adored this book. Readers will find themselves lost in the characters and invested in the outcomes for them. I need book 3 now!” @BrookCottageBks 5*

 “Another fantastic piece of completely immersive historical fiction from Carolyn Hughes…I’ll definitely be at the front of the queue for her next book.”  @thebookmagnet 5*

“Authentic, absorbing, immersive” @Cathy_A_J 4*

“an impressive illustration of life in a medieval village….A highly readable second novel of the Meonbridge Chronicles that…makes the reader wait impatiently for the next novel in the series!” Goodreads reviewer 4.5*

“The charm of this book lies in the characters. They are so ordinary, and I mean that in the best possible way. They are your neighbours, your friends, facing very different circumstances, of course…. the book is a thoroughly enjoyable slice of 14th century life” Goodreads reviewer 4*

“The author manages the tricky task of writing a novel which is both historically accurate and very readable…gives really interesting insights into the lives and experiences of people living in 14th century England.” Amazon reviewer 5*