Michelle LaFrance, who writes the Literary Hill column, for the Hill Rag, a Capitol Hill, DC magazine, gave Rebecca of Ivanhoe, a nice write-up in the November issue of the Hill Rag. The review is on page nine. Here are some snippets:
“For anyone who has wondered what became of the woman saved from the witch-pyre in Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe, Alison Bass provides an answer in her newest release. Bass reimagines Rebecca and 12th century Europe, as Rebecca’s family flees England for the vibrant Jewish quarter of Toledo, Spain. There, under the intellectually and religiously tolerant, Alfonso the VIII, King of Castille and Leon, Rebecca’s abilities as a healer capture the attentions of La Fermosa, the king’s exquisite Jewish mistress, Rachel of Esra. As Rebecca treats Rachel’s infertility, the two women become friends. Doors to a new world fling open for Rebecca— as the story unfolds Rebecca entertains a dashing suitor, builds a thriving business, and finds recognition for her family. Meanwhile, conflict between the Moors and the Christians keep tensions high and pages turning. For readers craving a slice of medieval history, Bink Books releases Rebecca of Ivanhoe on November 19th— just in time for holiday gifting.”
Rebecca of Ivanhoe is available for pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop and wherever books are sold online.
