Karen Harper was a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose novels, both historical and contemporary, have been published worldwide.
Praise for the Historical Novels of Karen Harper
“As good as the best of Philippa Gregory.”—Library Journal
“An excellent read...will, without a doubt, become a classic of
Tudor-era historical fiction.”—Writing the Renaissance
“Intoxicating...a romantic roller coaster rich with vivid
details.”—Women’s Day
“The book is vivid, believable and the characters are so
alive…You’ll read it cover to cover in a weekend and then order
more Karen Harper books!”—theanneboleynfiles.com
“A page-turner, a fascinating summation of the intriguing life and
times of Elizabeth I, from Henry VIII’s pursuit of Anne Boleyn and
his divorce of Catherine of Aragon, through the death of Edward VI
and Elizabeth's coronation.”—Read All Day
Verdict: Harper's portrait of William Shakespeare's rumored second wife joins a subgenre of historical novels speculating on the Bard's life and work. The author's combination of historical detail with the story of thwarted lovers extends the novel's appeal to more than just Shakespeare fans. Recommended for public libraries with historical fiction collections. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 10/1/08.] Background: Elizabethan England is a familiar setting to Harper; her popular mystery series featuring the queen herself (Poyson Garden) spans the reign with nine volumes. This new novel focuses on the marriage bond issued to Anne Whateley of Temple Grafton one day before the wedding of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway. Harper proves her mastery of writing romance as well as historical fiction. For another view of the two Annes, see Laurie Lawlore's YA novel, The Two Loves of Will Shakespeare.-Mary K. Bird-Guilliams, Wichita P.L., KS Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
Praise for the Historical Novels of Karen Harper
"As good as the best of Philippa Gregory."-Library
Journal
"An excellent read...will, without a doubt, become a classic of
Tudor-era historical fiction."-Writing the Renaissance
"Intoxicating...a romantic roller coaster rich with vivid
details."-Women's Day
"The book is vivid, believable and the characters are so
alive...You'll read it cover to cover in a weekend and then order
more Karen Harper books!"-theanneboleynfiles.com
"A page-turner, a fascinating summation of the intriguing life and
times of Elizabeth I, from Henry VIII's pursuit of Anne Boleyn and
his divorce of Catherine of Aragon, through the death of Edward VI
and Elizabeth's coronation."-Read All Day
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