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I knew some things about each of these, but did not know of this particular historical connection. Aimee Dubucq de Rivery, the heroine of this part of Wesley’s series, is one connection, and a very interesting one. At the outset of the historical novel, I thought that adventurous, impetuous Rose was the likely protagonist, not Aimee. However, Aimee turned out to be very complex in her innocence, her practicality, her sensuality, and her will to meet her destiny. Wesley’s use of the Irish Pythoness Euphemia David to prophesy the fate of the two teenagers ties the seemingly improbable events of Aimee’s early life together, but when we read the Author’s Note, we encounter Wesley’s assertion that the prophecy was historical fact. Brief research supports Zia Wesley’s assertions about Rose, but the connection of Aimee to the Sultan and Ottoman Empire rests only on legend. However, this is a novel, not an attempt to claim historical fact. As a novel, we find clearly conceived characters, a historically based plot, wonderful descriptions of Aimee’s thoughts and feelings as well as the scenes in Martinique, Paris, and most impressively, the palaces, customs and personalities of Ottoman culture, are informative and expressive of how adaptable young Aimee might have been.


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Really enjoyed discovering this stranger than fiction story, of a remarkable young woman and the life into which she was thrust. From a gently bred girl at the mercy of men, to a poweful woman who helped shape a nation. The connection to Napoleon's Josephine added another dimension for me. Looking forward to sequel.
I cannot believe that I started this book and literally could not put it down. Loved-it and cannot wait to read the continuing saga. What irony for the author and this subject matter! So glad she persevered!
A page turner. Wish Ibought the second book when I ordered the first, now I have to wait for it to be delivered. Well written and captivating. At times I was literally at the edge of my seat in suspense. Cannot wait for the 2nd book. Historical fiction, riveting.
This was a story that I knew nothing about, and was not sure I would find interesting. As it turned out I found the historical perspective most interesting and the way the story is told is amazing. I was fortunate to have taken ill and had to stay home in bed all day so I had was able to plow through this book without putting it down. I am not inclined to write reviews but I had to express my absolute pleasure with this story and how the author tells it. I will not share any more of the story then you get in other reviews and the description as I would not want to spoil it for anyone. But suffice to say, if you start it, be sure you have the time to devote to it, you will not want to put it down. Now on to book 2, I hope my cold doesn't get better as I could spend another day lost in the Turkish and French empires of old.
I really liked this book and the first one in this series. Loved that the story was true. The fact that she (Aimie) was a cousin of Rose (Empress Josephine) was a plus. The book wound their lives together with events and correspondence between them. Very interesting.
'The Stolen Girl (The Veil and the Crown)' - Book 1 of a trilogy- was a fascinating read, based on an actual historical character and I could not put it down. Ms. Wesley does a wonderful job of weaving a prophecy given to Aimée in her early years in Martinique as she encounters experiences in her life. I particularly love the way the character develops as she goes through these experiences. It's one of those books that when you reach the last sentence and realize the book has finished, it leaves you wanting more. Ms. Wesley gives a brief glimpse into the next phase of Aimée's new life and I cannot wait to see what happens to her next. Bravo to Ms. Wesley on this wonderful novel.
That the story, and the follow-up book to this one, is mostly conjecture since Aimée Dubucq de Rivery herself didn't leave a diary or journal of what happened to her. The author here let her imagination fly, relying on her research of what life might have been like back in that time period, what a young woman captured by corsairs and then living in the harem of the Sultan of Istanbul may have been like--but wasn't necessarily so. No one really knows what went on, how de Rivery felt, how she was actually treated. I have a feeling that the author made her life seem far more cozy than it actually was.
I knew some things about each of these, but did not know of this particular historical connection. Aimee Dubucq de Rivery, the heroine of this part of Wesley’s series, is one connection, and a very interesting one. At the outset of the historical novel, I thought that adventurous, impetuous Rose was the likely protagonist, not Aimee. However, Aimee turned out to be very complex in her innocence, her practicality, her sensuality, and her will to meet her destiny. Wesley’s use of the Irish Pythoness Euphemia David to prophesy the fate of the two teenagers ties the seemingly improbable events of Aimee’s early life together, but when we read the Author’s Note, we encounter Wesley’s assertion that the prophecy was historical fact. Brief research supports Zia Wesley’s assertions about Rose, but the connection of Aimee to the Sultan and Ottoman Empire rests only on legend. However, this is a novel, not an attempt to claim historical fact. As a novel, we find clearly conceived characters, a historically based plot, wonderful descriptions of Aimee’s thoughts and feelings as well as the scenes in Martinique, Paris, and most impressively, the palaces, customs and personalities of Ottoman culture, are informative and expressive of how adaptable young Aimee might have been.