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Book Title: Her Castilian Heart

Series: The Castilian Series

Author: Anna Belfrage

Publication Date: 27 Sept 2022 

Publisher: Timelight Press

Page Length: 380 PagesGenre: Historical Fiction, Romantic Historical Fiction, Historical Romance

Blood is not always thicker than water…

At times a common bloodline is something of a curse—or so Robert FitzStephan discovers when he realises his half-brother, Eustace de Lamont, wants to kill him.   

A murderous and greedy brother isn’t Robert’s only challenge.  He and his wife, Noor, also have to handle their infected relationship with a mightily displeased Queen Eleanor—all because of their mysterious little foundling whom they refuse to abandon or allow the queen to lock away. 

Eustace is persistent. When Robert’s life hangs in the balance, it falls to Noor to do whatever it takes to rip them free from the toothy jaws of fate. Noor may be a woman, but weak she is not, and in her chest beats a heart as brave and ferocious as that of a lioness. But will her courage be enough to see them safe? 

Trigger Warnings:

There is some sexual (consensual) content. Also some violence

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Anna Belfrage

Had Anna been allowed to choose, she’d have become a time-traveller. As this was impossible, she became a financial professional with two absorbing interests: history and writing. Anna has authored the acclaimed time travelling series The Graham Saga, set in 17th century Scotland and Maryland, as well as the equally acclaimed medieval series The King’s Greatest Enemy which is set in 14th century England.  

Anna has also published The Wanderer, a fast-paced contemporary romantic suspense trilogy with paranormal and time-slip ingredients. 

Her Castilian Heart is the third in her “Castilian” series, a stand-alone sequel to her September 2020 release, His Castilian Hawk. Set against the complications of Edward I’s invasion of Wales, His Castilian Hawk is a story of loyalty, integrity—and love. In the second instalment, The Castilian Pomegranate, we travel with the protagonists to the complex political world of medieval Spain. This latest release finds our protagonists back in England—not necessarily any safer than the wilds of Spain!

Anna has also authored The Whirlpools of Time in which she returns to the world of time travel. Join Duncan and the somewhat reluctant time-traveller Erin on their adventures through the Scottish Highlands just as the first Jacobite rebellion is about to explode! 

All of Anna’s books have been awarded the IndieBRAG Medallion, she has several Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choices, and one of her books won the HNS Indie Award in 2015. She is also the proud recipient of various Reader’s Favorite medals as well as having won various Gold, Silver and Bronze Coffee Pot Book Club awards.

Find out more about Anna, her books and enjoy her eclectic historical blog on her website, www.annabelfrage.com  

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My Thoughts

I have been a fan of Anna's work and this the third book in the Castilian Saga is one of her best. This book is the continuation of the story of Robert and Noor FitzStephan. They have come back to England after their problems in Spain which is in the previous book.

Robert's half-brother Eustace de Lamont hates Robert with a passion and he includes Noor in his hatred to the point of sending would be assassins to kill Robert so Eustace can take over Roberts's property and anything else he deems to be his, including Noor.

Robert and Noor are also having issues with Queen Eleanor because they have a "foundling" that they have taken in. The Queen wants them to turn over the child because she feels that he is a Welsh upstart.

Anna is adept at describing the politics and other aspects of medieval times. Her thorough research and writing make all of her books enjoyable. Like I said I have said, I have read and reviewed most of Anna's books. This one is one of the best of her series. I look forward to reading more by Anna. If you like good historical fiction, you have to read this series! I would recommend starting with His Castilian Heart the first in the series. Of course, you can read any of her books as standalone novels.

I give the book 5 stars

I received a copy of the book for review purposes only.

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