If you’re looking for a new novel to start 2021 off right, then look no further than A.L. Sowards, Of Sword and Shadow. This novel is a unique work of Historical Fiction that will take you on an intriguing journey back in time through the streets of Thebes during Medieval times. There you will meet a beautiful young slave, a Greek woman referred to only as mouse or girl, trained to do or be whatever her owner asks of her. A thief, a warrior, a political spy, the young woman complies with what is demanded, for she is not free and has no life of her own.
When her master is commissioned to steal papers from a prominent gentleman, the young woman is ordered to perform the theft. It is on this particular mission she meets a handsome stranger named Gillen and her life will never be the same. As the two are thrown together time and again, a bond of friendship develops and grows to something more. When the young woman, who Gillen has taken to calling Eudocia, finds themselves involved in a dangerous political plot to change the future of Thebes, Eudocia can’t imagine being anywhere, but Gillen’s side. As their last journey together grows dark and perilous, only time will tell if their love can survive.
Of Sword and Shadow has everything you would want in a historical fiction novel. It’s a book filled with intrigue, suspense, danger and romance. There were times when I could not put it down. The characters were so well written and the story-line flowed from one chapter to the next. One of my favorite characters was Eudocia. She was so well written that you felt her fear, her joy and her pain. My favorite character was Gillen. He was a gentleman, a warrior and a protector, especially when it came to Eudocia. All the supporting characters were wonderful, especially Rasheed and the archbishop. It was a cast of characters I won’t soon forget.
So, if you like Christian or Historical Fiction, Of Sword and Shadows by A.L. Sowards will be a novel that you’ll really enjoy. It has plenty of action, suspense and emotion to keep the pages turning. A great novel to help chase those winter blues away!
I want to thank NetGalley and Covenant Communications for an advanced reader copy of Sword and Shadow by A.L. Sowards. “Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.”
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A Thrilling Tale
Set in Greece during the late 1300s, this unique story dives into the history of the city of Thebes from the eyes of a slave and thief, Little Mouse, or as she later goes by, Eudocia. There is so much to love about this story, from the plot twists, the romance, and the history woven into the story to the writing itself. I loved that Eudocia took on various names and used these names' meanings to become someone different.A.L. Sowards always does a masterful job writing her stories, but this may be my favorite of hers yet! This is a story that will stick in your head for weeks to come.
