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Inspired by real bloodstains and from detailed research comes a
refreshingly different historical romance between a god-fearing woman and a
known murderer
My
Husband: The Extraordinary History of Nicholas Brome combines fifteenth century imagery with themes of morality and
forgiveness in a historical novel that takes inspiration from a true story of
love and murder. It explores the life of Nicholas Brome, a Warwickshire lord
with a violent, blood-soaked past, through the soul-searching of his third wife
and widow, Lettice Catesby. Their residence, Baddesley Clinton, features
prominently in the novel, and still stands as a historical property people can
tour today - including Nicholas’ grave where he demands to be buried standing
up. An enduring punishment - but is it a just one?
When Lettice married Nicholas, 25 years
her senior, she believed she knew all there was about his violent past and the
murders he committed. He had pleaded to the King and the Pope for pardon and
both Lettice and God had long ago forgiven him. But on his deathbed, Nicholas
confesses once more and this time there can be no forgiveness. Shocked,
desperate, Lettice examines all she knows of his life for an explanation: his
childhood torn apart by the power struggles between Yorkists and Lancastrians,
the promise and pain of his marriages, his love of family and his amends for
his violent behaviour. An inspiring story of love and loyalty in the face of a
very real fear of Hell.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
I bought this book on a visit to Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire, which is a charming place. When I started reading the book I thought that maybe I had made a mistake, but I persevered and I became completely captivated by the story. I am now re-reading it and recording the family details given in the story to construct a 'family tree' to give me a better grasp of the characters and the historical background against which this story is set. This book turned out to be a thoroughly worthwhile and memorable read.
This isn't the typical book I'm reading so I was a little bit hesitant about it! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down it was quite interesting and captivating!
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, atmosphere, and characters. I would recommend the book to friends and family for their reading pleasure.
This was a interesting and unusual book and don't feel I can say too much about the story as it would be giving away too much. The book is full of implied questions about mortality and the nature of sin. It is very wordy and descriptive, there isn't much real time action happening and that for me made it quite slow going. However the story was good for the most part. I'm glad I persevered with it.
