I have nearly read Maestra several times, so my attention was instantly caught by the similar, yet different cover for Domina.
With many hints in the title, it is no surprise that from the start, Elisabeth Teerlinc/Judith has a strong voice and dictates the direction of the story, as she does her own life.
The descriptions are glamorous, but tease with nods to mysteries yet to be unfolded.
The blurb intrigued me, and I was looking forward to continuing this thriller.
As it turns out, it has taken me far longer than usual to finish reading it. I have felt very split over my opinions on this novel.
LS Hilton can write; she is an established historical author, but in Domina and Maestra she has changed direction creating a strong, feisty woman, surviving in a man’s world, whom the author herself has compared to Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair.
That said, I like feisty women, but did not take to Judith, so why did I carry on reading? I was certainly intrigued by the thorough research that Lisa Hilton has obviously done, and ,maybe subconsciously, I wanted to see how Judith’s character developed over the course of the story.
Interestingly Ms Hilton finds that reaction equally as exciting as someone who loves Judith, as it does mean that, as a reader, I have engaged with the book and have an opinion.
So, my suggestion is, take a chance on this book and form your own opinion...
With many hints in the title, it is no surprise that from the start, Elisabeth Teerlinc/Judith has a strong voice and dictates the direction of the story, as she does her own life.
The descriptions are glamorous, but tease with nods to mysteries yet to be unfolded.
The blurb intrigued me, and I was looking forward to continuing this thriller.
As it turns out, it has taken me far longer than usual to finish reading it. I have felt very split over my opinions on this novel.
LS Hilton can write; she is an established historical author, but in Domina and Maestra she has changed direction creating a strong, feisty woman, surviving in a man’s world, whom the author herself has compared to Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair.
That said, I like feisty women, but did not take to Judith, so why did I carry on reading? I was certainly intrigued by the thorough research that Lisa Hilton has obviously done, and ,maybe subconsciously, I wanted to see how Judith’s character developed over the course of the story.
Interestingly Ms Hilton finds that reaction equally as exciting as someone who loves Judith, as it does mean that, as a reader, I have engaged with the book and have an opinion.
So, my suggestion is, take a chance on this book and form your own opinion...