Reviews

• “The path of the book is not only that of the exciting development of its protagonists, but also a path through the Middle Ages – worth reading.”

• “Irresistable.”

• “A Jane Austen on speed, [Ahrnstedt’s] historical romance novels transport you away to distant love-lands where you forget all your sorrows, troubles and likely your dinner on the stove.”

• “Simona Ahrnstedt has demonstrated to her readers that romance can indeed be a literary genre that is smart, funny and well-written, if the author is the right one for the job. /…/ Ahrnstedt truly infuses life into her characters, milieus and ambiances. The tension between Illiana and Markus makes up the foundation for the narrative, and one constantly wants to keep reading to see how things will end up for them. I’m also a fan of the author’s way of depicting the historical aspects. It’s evidence of profound research.”

• “Simona Ahrnstedt has a very appealing language and a feel for historical details, which serves to create both depth and drive in the tale and constantly keep the reader immersed in the read. The engagement is kept up throughout the narrative and establishes sympathies for our protagonists. /…/ Without ever falling for the traditional pit-falls, she guides all three – Illiana, Markus and the reader – through her tale and neatly and skilfully ties all ends together in the end. If you’re curious about the genre, this is definitely the one to sink your teeth into first.”