The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory Goodreads Link Originally published: 2010 My rating: 8 out of 10 Whispers of the Story What happens when you tell a child that if she gives birth to a son, he will have a claim to the throne of England? She will spend her entire life trying to make …
The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory Goodreads Link Originally published: 2011 My rating: 9 out of 10 Whispers of the Story The mediaeval English court is fraught with plots, treachery, secrets, and a race for power. However, in a male-dominated world, women occasionally played important roles. Jacquetta comes from a French noble family that …
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton Goodreads Link Originally published: 2007 My rating: 8 out of 10 Whispers of the Story The suicide of a well-known poet in the 20’s, Robbie Hunter, is the subject of a new movie. Grace Bradley is the only person alive who was there when it happened. She is ninety-eight …
The White Princess by Philippa Gregory Goodreads Link Originally published: 2013 My rating: 8 out of 10 Whispers of the Story The long War of the Roses ended with the death of King Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth, and the marriage between Elizabeth of York and the victorious Henry Tudor, now King Henry VII. …
Atonement by Ian McEwan Goodreads Link Originally published: 2001 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Briony Tallis is 13, loves writing plays, and has no idea how adult relationships work. When she catches her sister Cecilia in a steamy moment with Robbie, the housekeeper’s very attractive son, she panics. Then Robbie accidentally …
Troy by Stephen Fry Goodreads Link Originally published: 2020 My rating: 7 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Warning! This is not a love story! Stephen Fry’s third Greek myth book dives into the chaos of Troy—from its divine beginnings to its fiery end. We have Helen (the face that launched a thousand ships), Paris (the …
Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures by Stephen Fry Goodreads Link Originally published: 2018 My rating: 9 out of 10 Whispers of the Story In Heroes, Stephen Fry dives into the Greek myth Avengers lineup: Perseus, Heracles, Jason, Theseus, and the gang. Expect epic quests, monster-slaying, tragic fates, and lots of godly meddling — because apparently, …
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Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry Goodreads Link Originally published: 2017 My rating: 7 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Stephen Fry’s Mythos is like Greek mythology with a British accent and a great sense of humor. He kicks things off with chaos (literally), then brings in Earth, the Titans, and a …
The Beauty and the Sorrow. An Intimate History of the First World War by Peter Englund Goodreads Link Originally published: 2011 My rating: 9 out of 10 Whispers of the Story The First World War is described through the eyes of over 20 witnesses on different sides of the war and with different backgrounds and occupations. …
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The White Queen by Philippa Gregory Goodreads Link Originally published: 2009 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story A man is made king on the battlefield. A woman remains a widow with two small children. They meet by the side of the road and fall in love. Shortly, they marry in secret and …
