FANTASTIC REVIEW FOR MARIAS PAPERS BY THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The complicated history of the Chance family is revealed in this dual-time historical narrative which exposes the treacherous history of murder, intrigue, and passion in a family story which spans three hundred years. When, in 1850, Maria Chance seeks to retrieve her family s ownership of the Whitewall Estate, she exposes a web of deceit, danger and turmoil. One hundred and fifty years later, when Naomi Draper, head of the local council s historic research department, uncovers some long-forgotten documents about the tenure of Whitewall Farm, the confusion which surrounds its ownership is once again opened up to scrutiny. The inclusion into the story of a modern-day element allows the plot to take into account existing rivalries, which still threaten the very safety of those who seek to find out the truth about Whitewall Farm. Maria s Papers is a professionally presented historical saga which engages reader interest from the beginning. The overall standard of writing is competent: a little tentative at the beginning, but undoubtedly gaining in confidence as the story progresses. The dual-time aspect of the narrative is handled well, and there is good continuity of the story. The book is action-packed throughout, and the ever-present threat of danger is palpable, with plenty of mystery and more than a hint of menace. The addition of a sepia photograph of Maria Chance at the beginning of the book adds a nice personal touch and reminds us that this story is based on the author s personal family history. Overall, this is an interesting and absorbing historical family saga, and one that kept my attention from beginning to end. I have no hesitation in recommending this book as a fascinating glimpse into the chequered past of an intriguing family. --historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/marias-papers/ Prod
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