The King’s Curse, the latest book in the Cousins War series, follows Lady Margaret Poole, a Plantagenet descendant, during the reign of Tudor king Henry VIII. She is in danger solely because of her background as she and her relatives represent a threat to the Tudors since they were the royal family up until the conquest of England by the previous king Henry VII. But when Margaret becomes a lady in waiting to Katharine Of Aragon she and her family become prominent again at court. However after a short rise, they gradually fall afoul of the increasingly tyrannical and illogical Henry VIII. This is one book where I had a feeling of dread throughout my reading because I already knew Lady Margaret’s fate and her story does not end happily. But for those of you who enjoyed the other Cousins War books, as well as those who enjoy historical fiction, this book is an interesting companion to the others in the series.
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Pamela’s Picks: Cats
As someone who recently got a new kitten, I’ve been rereading some of my favorite cat books, both fiction and non-fiction. One of the ones I really like is Cats by Dr. Bruce Fogle, an Eyewitness book. One of the things I like most about Eyewitness books is that they’re full of bright color photos and this one is no exception – it’s packed with photos of kittens and cats. It covers just about everything you could want to know about cats, their history, different breeds, behaviors, life stages from kittenhood to seniors, health, and much more. If you have a kitten or cat or just enjoy reading about them try this book.
Some other enjoyable books about cats:
Dewey The Library Cat A True Story by Vicki Myron
Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
Catification : designing a happy and stylish home for your cat (and you!) by Jackson Galaxy
Chi’s Sweet Home Volume 1 by Konami Kanata
Pamela’s Picks: Outlander
One of the new TV series that I’ve gotten hooked on this year is Outlander based on the first novel in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. The story is both fantasy and historical fiction in that British nurse Claire Randall time travels from post WWII Britain to 18th Century Scotland. This is during a time of conflict between England and Scotland and Claire is suspected of being a British spy by some of the leaders of Clan Mackenzie, the clan that has kidnapped her and makes her become their healer. 18th century Scotland was a brutal time to live in and more so for women as they had little power over their own lives and are very much at the mercy of men as Claire finds out to her dismay. One of the injured men she helps during this time is Scot Jamie MacTavish, a man who will become very important in her future. The latest episode ended with Claire still hoping to make it back to the standing stones that took her back in time in the hope that she can return back to 20th century Britain and the husband she has there. If you are interested in watching the TV series it is showing on Sundays at 10pm on Showcase. Or read the novels which are available at Vaughan Public Libraries.