The Herb Knot, Jane Loftus
The Herb Knot, Jane Loftus
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The Herb Knot

Author: Jane Loftus

Narrator: Matt Addis

Unabridged: 11 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 05/08/2025

Synopsis

'An impressive unputdownable debut' Readers give five stars! The Hundred Years' War comes to life in this spellbinding tale of love, betrayal and conspiracy … A quest born on the battlefield will change a young boy’s destiny… Rafi Dubois is five years old when his mother is murdered after the Battle of Crecy in 1346. Alone and lost, Rafi is given a token by the dying Englishman who tried to save his mother’s life: a half-broken family seal which he urges Rafi to return one day to Winchester. Years later, when Rafi saves a wealthy merchant’s wife from a brutal robbery, he is rewarded with the chance to travel to England, taking the seal with him. But when he reaches Winchester, Rafi finds himself in a turbulent world full of long-held allegiances, secrets and treachery. His path is fraught with danger and with powerful enemies working against him, Rafi falls in love with Edith, a market apothecary. But in doing so, Rafi unleashes a deadly chain of events which threatens to overwhelm them both… The Herb Knot 'A superb debut novel, with a story that grips you from beginning to end' 'The amount of research that has so obviously been undertaken is quite phenomenal. I don’t believe I’ve ever read a book so absorbing' 'Plenty of twists to the tale to keep you guessing' 'A fascinating glimpse into a medieval world filled with intrigue and danger … a compelling story which lingers long after the last page is turned'

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on May 26, 2025

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own. The Herb Knot is set in the 14th Century, primarily in Winchester, and the historical setting had clearly been well researched. The small historical details included in the story really help set the scene and immerse you......more

Goodreads review by Bzz on May 12, 2025

Thank you NetGalley and HQ for this eCopy to review The Herb Knot by Jane Loftus is a novel that truly captivated me from the very first page. Set in the 14th century, it begins with the heart-wrenching scene of young Rafi Dubois witnessing his mother's murder after the Battle of Crecy. As Rafi grows......more

Goodreads review by Daphne on May 06, 2025

A slow burner of a book that starts just after the Battle of Crecy in 1346. Rafi , his mother and brother Christophe are in the forest hiding from soldiers who are searching the battlefield. Two soldiers appear, one kills Christophe and drags the mother away, the other soldier tried to prevent this......more

Goodreads review by Jo-anne on May 15, 2025

After the battle of Crecy, Raphael Dubois' world imploded, his mother missing, his cousin dead, he is looking for revenge and knows to seek it in Winchester. After growing up in a monastery Rafi has an education but is employed as an apprentice in Ghent. Seizing a chance to travel to England he look......more

Goodreads review by emma on May 07, 2025

I really enjoyed this book because it was super realistic about the Middle Ages, which is not something I can say about a lot of other books. I loved all the characters; I found a piece of myself in all of them for some reason. It's clear that the author did their research before writing the book. As......more

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Readers are captivated by The Herb Knot! 'Plenty of twists to the tale to keep you guessing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fascinating glimpse into a medieval world filled with intrigue and danger … a compelling story which lingers long after the last page is turned' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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