book review, historical fiction

Review: The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood

The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood aligns with the author's previous works of ancient world legends re-framed from the woman's, or women's, perspective. Heywood's latest book follows Queen Dido, once known as Elissa in her native Tyre, as she founds Carthage and provides refuge to Trojan warrior, Prince Aeneas. Blending versions of Dido from the… Continue reading Review: The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood

book review, historical fiction

Review: Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin

Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin is a retelling of the last six books for Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid, from Lavinia's point of view. The reader first meets Lavinia as a pre-teen very close to marriageable age. As suitors begin to present themselves for her hand in marriage, and the keys to the kingdom… Continue reading Review: Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin