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A review by kirstysbookshelf
Emerald by Karen Wallace
3.0
This is a historical fiction book set during the time of Queen Elizabeth 1st. The main character Emerald St John who lives with her aunt and uncle and cousin. Near the start of the book, Emerald finds out that she is to marry Lord Suckley who is a horrible man. Her brother returns home with his friend Sam who tells Emerald about a plot to kill the Queen. Emerald agrees to help by listening to people when she visits her mother's house.
This was a quick read. I thought it was an ok story at times it was a bit slow going. I feel that more could have been made about the plot to poison the Queen as this was more a side plot. The main plot was about Emerald, her marriage, and her mother.
The relationship between Sam and Emerald felt rushed which I was disappointed with as I like to see a relationship build up. I feel that this would be a good book to start with if you have never read any historical fiction.
This was a quick read. I thought it was an ok story at times it was a bit slow going. I feel that more could have been made about the plot to poison the Queen as this was more a side plot. The main plot was about Emerald, her marriage, and her mother.
The relationship between Sam and Emerald felt rushed which I was disappointed with as I like to see a relationship build up. I feel that this would be a good book to start with if you have never read any historical fiction.