Yvonne, Lady of Cassio
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Set in thirteenth-century England. Ms. Morris weaves a tale of turbulence, greed, murder, and much more. I loved her historical details in an era that must be difficult to research. Yvonne is a heroine you will instantly care about as her life is upended in so many ways. The fast pace had me riveted to the story. Ms. Morris has you walking the dank halls of a castle, breathing in the smoky fires, and brooding for Yvonne as she faces the demands and restrictions on medieval women who had little control over their lives. The political maneuverings around her are…
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