- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Unknown (4 Feb 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904529518
- ISBN-13: 978-1904529514
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 21.6 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There aren't enough time slip novels published in the UK, and this one is a very welcome addition to the genre. The relationship between the modern day heroine and her Anglo-Saxon counterpart is cleverly developed, and with all kinds of parallels between them being explored in the course of the story. By the middle of the book I was engrossed, and reading very fast so I could find out what happened, but I didn't want the book to end. I hope there will be a sequel.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very well thought-out interesting novel which interwinds a clever plot with likeable characters. Very easy to read and keeps you guessing right to the end. Definately recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an extremely well researched novel - even if you don't have any interest in Anglo-Saxon England, or in archaeology, you will certainly do so after reading it. Margaret James is a skilled storyteller who deals deftly with the slips in time between her present day heroine and her past-life antecedent, especially during the chilling episodes where the two periods blur and come together. The discovery of ancient documents in a cathedral library trigger a journey into the past which takes the modern, self-controlled heroine, still struggling to come to terms with a personal tragedy, to the brink of her inner resources, forcing her to face up to emotional truths about her life. Big themes like the enduring power of love are dealt with subtly, giving an extra layer of depth to a gripping and satisfying read.
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Great time slip story .... but
I really enjoyed Elegy for a Queen and would definitely recommend it to time slip fans but sometimes i found myself thinking that I'd skipped a page or two as there didn't seem to... Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Gregory
hog wash
I'm afraid I can't agree with the above reviews. Always one to read books that are 4-5 stars I was keen to read this one as no-one seemed to have a bad word to say about it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by aragorn17
Interesting timeslip novel
The queen in question is a Saxon from a time well before 1066 etc. It is well written and worth reading.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by J. Griffiths
a must buy time slip novel
Having read all Margaret James' novels, I was not disappointed by her latest offering. This is novel writing at it's very best. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2003 by Jan rossers
elegy for a queen margaret james
Having read all Margaret James' books, I was eagerly waiting for this latest offering. Was I disappointed? No way, this is one of the best books I have read in years. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2003 by Jan rossers
The best book I've read this year
This is the first book I've read that i've felt compelled to come back to Amazon and write a review. I read it all in one go and I loved every page. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2003
Elegy for a Queen
Elegy for a Queen is an original time-slip novel, which moves swiftly along, never ceasing to entertain. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2003
Elegy for a Queen by Margaret James
This book is the perfect read for anyone who loves time slip novels - an exciting blend of history, archeology and romance, past and present. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2003 by P. C. Fenton
Brilliant time-slip novel
I've always been fascinated by Anglo-Saxon England, and was delighted to find this time-slip novel set in the eighth century AD and the present day. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2003
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