The Falcon's Eyes

ISBN-13: 9780063227897 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 832 str.

Francesca Stanfill

Recenzje

"Stanfill has persuasively re-imagined the Middle Ages, surrounding the legendary Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine with indelible characters in an immersive tale of intrigue, bravery, ruthlessness, and compassion. . . . The Falcon's Eyes is a dazzling adventure, with riveting twists and turns and a surprising yet deeply satisfying conclusion." - Sally Bedell Smith, author of Elizabeth the Queen

"With her eye for historical detail and flair for sympathetic heroines, Francesca Stanfill breathes new life into the medieval court of Eleanor of Aquitaine. The Falcon's Eyes is a novel of epic proportions that succeeds in being both intimate and vast. History is Stanfill's canvas, humanity her inspiration." - Amanda Foreman, bestselling author of Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire

"This whopper of a novel is perfect for readers who want to lose themselves in a long historical yarn." - Kirkus Reviews

"The enriching dialogue between brave Isabelle and wise Eleanor consistently intrigues, as does the bewitching blend of tainted nobility, secretive domestics, and palace plots. This is a crackling historical." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"This is a long but engaging book. The time period is well researched, and Stanfill's narrative remains true to the customs. Will appeal to fans of Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantel." - Library Journal

"Practically perfect storytelling . . . (this) thick tome provides the unique joy of immersion into a rich world that seemingly never ends." - New York Journal of Books

"The Falcon's Eyes is a richly woven, deeply satisfying work of medieval fiction." - Napa Valley Register

"Francesca Stanfill's multilayered story offers a rich and absorbing picture of medieval life at all levels, from the sorceress living in a hut in the woods to the falcons' mews and the exigencies of travel. Her sure hand and light touch make this both a memorable and an enjoyable read." - Lit Hub

O autorze

FRANCESCA STANFILL was born in Oxford, England, and grew up in New York City and Los Angeles. She is a graduate of Yale University, where her studies included the History of Art and medieval history. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including The New York Times Magazine, New York, and Vanity Fair. Her lifelong fascination with the twelfth century and its legendary queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, propelled her to write The Falcon's Eyes, her third novel. She lives in New York.