Reviews
A wonderful book about four remarkable women . . . An utterly compelling read. Alison Weir, author of "Eleanor of Aquitaine" A densely woven narrative of sibling rivalry, simmering resentments, and thwarted ambitions. . . . Times change but not, it seems, sisterly love. Dr. Amanda Foreman, author of "Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire" Remarkable . . . told with all the verve and aplomb and richness of detail that four such extraordinary women deserve. Ross King, author of "Brunelleschis Dome" Goldstone weaves a vivid tapestry worthy of her subjects. "Entertainment Weekly" On Goldstones rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life. . . . This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history that gives women their due as movers and shakers in tumultuous times. "Publishers Weekly" (starred review), A wonderful book about four remarkable women . . . An utterly compelling read.” —Alison Weir, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine A densely woven narrative of sibling rivalry, simmering resentments, and thwarted ambitions. . . . Times change but not, it seems, sisterly love.” —Dr. Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire Remarkable . . . told with all the verve and aplomb and richness of detail that four such extraordinary women deserve.” —Ross King, author of Brunelleschi’s Dome Goldstone weaves a vivid tapestry worthy of her subjects.” —Entertainment Weekly On Goldstone’s rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life. . . . This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history that gives women their due as movers and shakers in tumultuous times.” —Publishers Weekly(starred review), All the color and spectacle of court life during the thirteenth century are on display in this vivid account. (Theodore K. Rabb, author of "The Last Days of the Renaissance"), "A wonderful book about four remarkable women . . . An utterly compelling read." -Alison Weir, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine "A densely woven narrative of sibling rivalry, simmering resentments, and thwarted ambitions. . . . Times change but not, it seems, sisterly love." -Dr. Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire "Remarkable . . . told with all the verve and aplomb and richness of detail that four such extraordinary women deserve." -Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's Dome "Goldstone weaves a vivid tapestry worthy of her subjects." - Entertainment Weekly "On Goldstone's rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life. . . . This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history that gives women their due as movers and shakers in tumultuous times." - Publishers Weekly (starred review), Based on a solid bedrock of scholarship, this remarkable story is told with all the verve and aplomb and richness of detail that four such extraordinary women deserve. (Ross King, author of "Brunelleschis Dome"), "A wonderful book about four remarkable women . . . An utterly compelling read." -Alison Weir, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine "A densely woven narrative of sibling rivalry, simmering resentments, and thwarted ambitions. . . . Times change but not, it seems, sisterly love." -Dr. Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire "Remarkable . . . told with all the verve and aplomb and richness of detail that four such extraordinary women deserve." -Ross King, author of Brunelleschi''s Dome "Goldstone weaves a vivid tapestry worthy of her subjects." - Entertainment Weekly "On Goldstone''s rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life. . . . This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history that gives women their due as movers and shakers in tumultuous times." - Publishers Weekly (starred review), "A wonderful book about four remarkable women . . . An utterly compelling read." -Alison Weir, author of "Eleanor of Aquitaine" "A densely woven narrative of sibling rivalry, simmering resentments, and thwarted ambitions. . . . Times change but not, it seems, sisterly love." -Dr. Amanda Foreman, author of "Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire" "Remarkable . . . told with all the verve and aplomb and richness of detail that four such extraordinary women deserve." -Ross King, author of "Brunelleschi's Dome" "Goldstone weaves a vivid tapestry worthy of her subjects." -"Entertainment Weekly" "On Goldstone's rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life. . . . This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history that gives women their due as movers and shakers in tumultuous times." -"Publishers Weekly" (starred review), "A wonderful book about four remarkable women . . . An utterly compelling read." -Alison Weir, author of Eleanor of Aquitaine "A densely woven narrative of sibling rivalry, simmering resentments, and thwarted ambitions. . . . Times change but not, it seems, sisterly love." -Dr. Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire "Remarkable . . . told with all the verve and aplomb and richness of detail that four such extraordinary women deserve." -Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's Dome "Goldstone weaves a vivid tapestry worthy of her subjects." -Entertainment Weekly "On Goldstone's rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life. . . . This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history that gives women their due as movers and shakers in tumultuous times." -Publishers Weekly(starred review)