The Corsican Widow (Tales of Corsica series)

Review\n"This is a good story, and in the best historical novel tradition, a meaningful way to learn about Corsica's troubled history."
Discovering Diamonds Reviews\n"The rugged, often starkly sublime colour of the island [is] beautifully portrayed. A well written and easy read."
TripFiction\n"The trials of life in a different era are expertly woven around love and emotions that have changed little."
The French Village Diaries\n"I highly recommend this beautifully-written and engaging story for lovers of historical fiction."
BookMuse, top 1% Goodreads reviewer\n"Powerful writing, along with a compelling story, kept me intrigued to the end."
Nicola Slade, award-winning author of The House at Ladywell\nA strict island society. A forbidden love. The two are bound to collide.
Corsica, 1755.
Valeria Peretti’s family plans to marry her to a wealthy older man whom she has never met. Valeria expects to lead a quiet life, but a prophecy on the eve of her wedding spells mortal danger ahead.
After her husband’s death, Valeria finds herself friendless in a hostile village and turns to her only ally. But when she is unjustly accused of a serious crime, she is shocked to learn that a secret enemy wants her dead.
While Corsica fights for its independence, can Valeria win her own desperate battles to save her life?
A tale of passion, injustice and revenge.
"I highly recommend this beautifully written and engaging story for lovers of historical fiction." BookMuse
"In the best historical novel tradition." Discovering Diamonds
"The rugged, often starkly sublime colour of the island [is] beautifully portrayed. A well written and easy read." Tripfiction
The Tales of Corsica are standalone historical novels set on the captivating island of Corsica.