N Gemini Sasson
Auteur van The Crown in the Heather
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- Wright State University (M.S.|Biology)
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- aquatic toxicologist
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- N. Gemini Sasson holds an M.S. in Biology from Wright State University where she ran cross country on athletic scholarship. She has worked as an aquatic toxicologist, an environmental engineer, a teacher and a cross country coach. A longtime breeder of Australian Shepherds, her articles on bobtail genetics have been translated into seven languages. She lives in rural Ohio with her husband, two nearly grown children and an ever-changing number of animals.
Long after writing about Robert the Bruce and Queen Isabella (consort of Edward II of England), Sasson learned she is a descendent of both historical figures. [from Kindle ed. of Uneasy Lies the Crown (2012)]
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Much better than book one
I liked this book far better than the first book. I feel much more connected to the characters as the author seemed to take a deeper dive into their feelings and perspective as to what was happening around them. The story is told toggling between Isabella and her son Edward III. I will read other books by this author.
I liked this book far better than the first book. I feel much more connected to the characters as the author seemed to take a deeper dive into their feelings and perspective as to what was happening around them. The story is told toggling between Isabella and her son Edward III. I will read other books by this author.
I'm going to refer back to Gemini's terrific guest post (http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com/2012/06/book-tour-king-must-die-by-n-gemini.html) in this review. I too was struck by the film, Braveheart. It is my favorite film and probably always will be. And, as Gemini also felt, it was this film that led to my obsession and further investigation into the personages portrayed in the movie. I immediately did a lot of non-fiction reading on William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. In addition, I was very curious about Edward I (Longshanks), Edward II, and Isabella and so, did more reading on them as well. Since then, I have been intrigued to read historical fiction that features these people who held such interest for me. The King Must Die is one of those books.
I've said this before and I'll say it again. Good historical fiction, whether completely accurate or not, will (should) invoke such passion in the reader that he/she can't help but go off on a quest for more information on the subject matter and/or the historical figures depicted there. Whether this quest comes in the form of reading more historical fiction portrayals of the subject, as to get different points of view, or taking it a step (or two) further and devouring every non-fiction source a person can get their hands on, for it to occur at all is a bow to the genre. Gemini has made her characters so real and interesting, I certainly can't help but want to read more about them. Especially in the case of Edward III. I found him so interesting as he grew from a 14 year old boy into a king, husband, and father. I also like that she explored a different avenue than the portrayal of Isabelle as an evil witch who wanted her husband dead. Another great aspect of historical fiction novels is to read the differing points of view of the authors who write them.
I recommend The King Must Die to all lovers of historical fiction. It is written by an author who is clearly passionate about her subject matter and it shines through in every word on the page. I look forward to reading her future (and past) works.
Note: Be sure to read the excellent author's note at the end of the book which sheds some light on the historical facts behind the story.
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I've said this before and I'll say it again. Good historical fiction, whether completely accurate or not, will (should) invoke such passion in the reader that he/she can't help but go off on a quest for more information on the subject matter and/or the historical figures depicted there. Whether this quest comes in the form of reading more historical fiction portrayals of the subject, as to get different points of view, or taking it a step (or two) further and devouring every non-fiction source a person can get their hands on, for it to occur at all is a bow to the genre. Gemini has made her characters so real and interesting, I certainly can't help but want to read more about them. Especially in the case of Edward III. I found him so interesting as he grew from a 14 year old boy into a king, husband, and father. I also like that she explored a different avenue than the portrayal of Isabelle as an evil witch who wanted her husband dead. Another great aspect of historical fiction novels is to read the differing points of view of the authors who write them.
I recommend The King Must Die to all lovers of historical fiction. It is written by an author who is clearly passionate about her subject matter and it shines through in every word on the page. I look forward to reading her future (and past) works.
Note: Be sure to read the excellent author's note at the end of the book which sheds some light on the historical facts behind the story.
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This first book in a historical fiction series is almost a stand-alone with the end imparting some closure but also sending me off to find out what history says happened thereafter. The characters are sensitively developed with interesting detail. The capture of time and place is good and also interesting. The pace and plot kept me reading happily.
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I liked the book but did find it a bit dull at times particularly in the beginning. I have read other books on Isabella and Simon and enjoyed them more. The relationships between all the central characters were more engaging than in this book but still a good read. I will read the sequel.