A Married Woman by Anastasiya Baydachenko

Anastasiya Baydachenko provides a window into the past with A Married Woman, a historical drama based on true events that sees Margaret of Orleans defying the expectations of her status, and embark on a bold, controversial journey of her own design. Set in the early 15th century, the author excels at painting scenes with historical and linguistic accuracy, while subtly exploring gender-linked themes that remain relevant today. Striking a good balance between fact and fiction, Baydachenko manages to imbue this story with authentic romance, suspense, political intrigue, and the uncertainty of royal power struggles. While some of the narration lacks descriptive flair, the story is captivating, and the obvious level of research is impressive and engrossing.