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A Bed of Spices
- Narrated by: Anne Johnstonbrown
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
The exquisite Frederica der Esslingen fled from her father's castle to the herbalist's cottage, vowing she could never give in to her father's wishes and marry the man her twin sister loved. Another man, a stranger forbidden to her, touched her very soul. A man who listened when she spoke...a man with a tumble of black curls and clever lips.... He understood her bold, searching heart. Yet he was denied her forever.
A Bed of Spices is a wildly romantic tale of forbidden love set in the turbulent middle ages. Solomon and Rica meet by chance at the herbalist's cottage and fall in love despite the divisions of religion, class, and expectations - but how can they possibly find a happy ending with so many things stacked against them? Dark, beautiful, and ultimately uplifting, this is a romance you won't easily forget.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Alex
- 17-07-21
Wow and more wow!
I have only given it 3 overall because the prologue is at the end - Chapter 30 - so start there!!!
I found the narrstor quite difficult at first but then got used to her.
I don't know where to start except to say that I feel emotionally wrecked and if I could give the story 10*, I would!
In simple terms it's about forbidden love in terms of class and religion and the love story touches your very soul.
It is so beautifully written that you feel every nuance and every pain and wonder if there will indeed be a happy ending.
It is set in Strassbourg in 1346 when the plague is rife and the progroms have started to take hold.
There is deep tragedy and villainy and I would seriously suggest that this is not for the faint hearted and who need trigger warnings!
These were indeed very dark times and the book is a slow burn, making you feel it through and through.
Now to find some light reading!
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