The Lady Bornekova, Sara R. Turnquist
The Lady Bornekova, Sara R. Turnquist
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The Lady Bornekova

Author: Sara R. Turnquist

Narrator: Becky Brabham

Unabridged: 8 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2023


Synopsis

The red-headed Karin is strong-willed and determined, something she inherited from her father. She tries to keep her true nature a secret to avoid being deemed a traitor by those loyal to the king.Karin and her father butt heads over her duty to her family and the Czech Crown. She is then sequestered to the Royal Viscount's hunting lodge. Not aware of everything that is happening, she becomes the target of an individual with murderous intent. Her heart soon becomes entangled though her father intends to wed her to another.The turmoil inside Karin deepens and reflects the turmoil of her homeland, on the brink of the Hussite Wars.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carole on July 12, 2015

I'll be honest I do not know much about the history of Kingdom of Czech, especially during the Hussite Wars. I have heard of it, but my knowledge was limited. That is one of the main reasons I wanted to read this! A new location and an interesting part of history. This takes place shortly before the......more

Goodreads review by Marcy on January 02, 2021

Although the story was written in the 14 hundredths about the Hussite wars the topic is still relevant to today’s Religious Freedom. People still have to fight or hide who they are and worship to. Being aJew I personally have experienced this my whole life. I can relate to Karin and Pavel for what they......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on July 28, 2015

I have never read a book about the Kingdom of Czech, which is actually part of my heritage. That's why I really had to read this novel. First let me say that the cover for this book is beautiful. It really drew me to the story. I only wish I liked the story as much as the cover. ~sigh~ Karin was a lika......more

Goodreads review by Diana on July 14, 2015

copy received from Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours. The minute I heard about this book and saw it's cover I was interested. I couldn't wait to read it and learn about the Czech Crown, although I love the Tutors it was a nice change to learn about the Hussite Wars, which I unfortunately knew ver......more

Goodreads review by Lana on July 30, 2015

Excellent blend of suspense, romance, and history Set in the Czech Republic just before the Hussite Wars, this novel provides a masterful blend of history, romance, and suspense. The mystery elements were well crafted and intriguing. The characters were likeable and believable. Overall, this is a del......more