I am enjoying this book. It is based on the actual historical woman, not Shakespeare's character. I really appreciate the map, family connections chart, author's note, character and pronunciation helps, and glossary. I wish the glossary had a few more things added.
It is a look at eleventh century Scotland, and a sympathetic look at what it might have been like have been born in her spot.
Today it seems shocking to plot the murder of a king, but when the leaders put the lives of their subjects in danger, was it better than scores ordinary war deaths? I have wondered that in recent times, why don't they go after the one who instigates the problems, instead of brave young soldiers.
Anyway, this could make a beautiful movie. I picture the falconry, the clothes, maybe some technology to build the forts and castles of the past, and panoramic views of Scotland.
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