Velton, Sonia

Readers expecting a lurid tale from Velton’s (The Image of Her) latest might be disappointed, but historical fiction readers looking for more nuanced interpretations of powerful women whose names have been tarnished in history will be fascinated (even if they’re not convinced).

Fans of Tracy Chevalier and Jennifer Chiaverini will be captivated by this story for its atmospheric, historically rich drama, and forbidden romance.