The Silvered Heart

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There are echoes here of Daphne du Maurier... an enjoyable romp * The Times * Eloquent storytelling and superb characterisation breathe life into this historical tale of adventure, passion and betrayal * Sun * The research is impeccable and the story-telling first rate... This is powerful historical fiction at its best * Historical Novel Society * A wizard of a storyteller and master of the genre, Clement's follow-up novel does not disappoint -- Mitford Society Summer Reads A masterpiece of historical fiction that is stuffed full of heart, fantastic characters, and a tragic heroine . . . An engrossing read * The Bookbag * Atmospheric and gripping... The complex relationship between Ruth and Lizzie is wonderfully convincing, tender and devastating in equal measure right up to the last heart-breaking moment -- Karen Maitland on THE CRIMSON RIBBON Begins at a cracking pace, plunging the reader into the turbulent Civil War period and the terror of witchcraft that came with it... A compelling novel -- Maria McCann on THE CRIMSON RIBBON Impressive and inspirational... an original and entertaining story -- Alison Weir on THE CRIMSON RIBBON Exceptional... Deftly written, uncluttered and impassioned, this has to be one of the leading historical debuts of the year -- Manda Scott on THE CRIMSON RIBBON A beautifully written novel about an incredible time in England's history, with a cast of intriguing and excellently drawn characters who seem entirely real. The Crimson Ribbon is very impressive -- www.theselittlewords.com on THE CRIMSON RIBBON There is so much more I could say about this novel, but I'll finish with an observation Ruth makes: "People have so many parts it is impossible to know them all." Clements has done a fine job in exploring the many parts that make up a person, and a society in conflict. -- www.andthenireadabook.blogspot.co.uk on THE CRIMSON RIBBON The writing is subtle, but wonderfully done . . . well plotted and a fascinating fictional insight into a turbulent time -- www.ted-reader.blogspot.co.nz on THE CRIMSON RIBBON