I have just read
Treason, historical fiction, which I enjoyed immensley. I found it really quite gripping, so I could hardly bear to put it down. It's about two warring dynasties, the houses of
Lancaster and
York, and the civil wars known as the
Wars of the Roses, battling for control of the throne of England. Meredith Whitford has skilfully interwoven fact with fiction, and produced a fully convincing and enthralling story, that had me reaching for history books, to learn more about certain events that the book covers, and other dictionaries, to check on the
etymology of some of words the author chose to use. I really adore superb books like this, that inspire me to read around a subject, thus expanding my knowledge. Medieval history often appears dry and remote, but this thrilling book cleverly brings that period of European history to life, as it's full of the stuff of life: love, fear, tragedy, joy, hatred, courage, greed, heroism, remorse, despair and much, much more. I think it would make a great film, but rather dread Hollywood script-writers getting hold of it. So, I recommend this book most highly, as a thoroughly good read and can't wait to read more of her books.