Quotes
"Historical romance novelist King leaps into deeper historical waters with this captivating take on Lady Macbeth, who tells her side of the story with a forceful, uncompromising daring....Based on historical evidence and recent theories of the era, this is an epic tale written in high-voltage prose. King’s novel will thrill lovers of Shakespeare adaptations and delight anyone who wants to enjoy a ripping tale of love and ambition."
-- Publishers Weekly
“The voice of the Scottish queen just burns off the page (and) will forever change the way you view Macbeth and his lady.”
-- Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author
"Susan Fraser King breathes new and vibrant life into a woman who has become an archetype....Not since THE MISTS OF AVALON have I been so transported by elegant lyric prose, a great galloping story, and the unforgettable life and voice of this Queen of the Scots. Highly recommended."
“Turns Shakespeare’s play on its ear, setting history against fable as it brings a nuanced and fierce truth to the life of the much-maligned Lady Macbeth.”
-- Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author
“Impressive…King shows her familiarity with the land and the time, with a sympathy for its people, in presenting an exciting new view of Lady Macbeth.”
-- Benjamin Hudson, Professor of Celtic and Medieval History, Penn State University, and author of Irish Sea Studies, 900-1200
“Forget everything you ever knew about Lady Macbeth! King’s novel is the real deal, immediate and powerful. Combining fresh new scholarship with a rare gift for storytelling, Susan Fraser King brings to life the true Lady Macbeth—an unforgettable warrior-queen who is brave, wise, and altogether enthralling.”
-- Susan Holloway Scott, author of Royal Harlot: A Novel of the Countess of Castlemaine and King Charles II
“Spinning her tale from the steel and bones of history, Susan Fraser King tackles one of literature’s most famous villainesses and utterly transforms her….vividly drawn details and richly believable characters.”
-- Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of A Distant Magic
“A wonderful book…impeccably researched, psychologically nuanced, this is a thrilling yet historically based novel about the woman behind the man Shakespeare consigned to infamy—and a woman, surprisingly, with whom we can sympathize.”
-- John Hartsock, literary historian, State University of New York, author of A History of American Literary Journalism
"Susan Fraser King brings Lady Macbeth's world vividly to life--a richly detailed, beautifully written and moving story."
-- Loretta Chase, author of Not Quite A Lady