The Dowager's Daughter is a historical
fantasy set in a medieval-like kingdom. Kimberly is the only child of the
dowager countess of Arnaby's second marriage. In a quest to find the widow and
orphan of one of her mother's Arnaby grandsons believed killed in battle,
Kimberly is rescued from a kidnap attempt by Roderic, the captain of a marshal's
troop. Their meeting seems providential as Roderic assists the Arnaby family in
ways Kimberly could never have expected.
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A tale of royal tragedy and deception follow the earls
of Arnaby Abby in the Kingdom of Wanda. When the first-born grandchild of Lord Klemens and Lady Leona wants to marry a commoner her son Lord Kresmir disowns him banishing from Arnaby Abby. This foolish act incurs a strike after strike of
tragedies on the Arnaby family. It is a curse? Or is it something more humanly
sinister? Kimberly one of the remaining seeks out to find the truth. When on
her travels some marauders try to rob and capture her carriage, she is saved by
Captain Marshal Roderic. Roderic assists in Kimberly’s quest for truth, but
also perhaps with her heart as well.
The Dowager’s Daughter is an attention-grabbing read!
Zysk writing captures the medieval era and all its customs eloquently it is
like an enjoyable history lesson. I also enjoyed how she weaved a bit of
woman’s empowerment in there. Our heroine Kimberly is no damsel in distress
often going against what society says of how women should be. If you love
historical fantasy, strong female characters you will fall in love with The
Dowager’s Daughter.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Isabella Berdyna Zysk was born in Michigan, raised in
southern California and central Virginia worked and lived in several states
and foreign countries, and now resides in Florida where she enjoys retirement.
Her interests include the writings of Jane Austen and
William Shakespeare, horses, trees, sustainable farming, and art.
Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kbenart1
