Description of book
Janna has joined a band of pilgrims en route to Oxeneford. Along their journey she finds a dead man carrying a letter bearing the seal of Henry, Bishop of Winchester, now a supporter of the Empress Matilda. Bernard, the leader of the pilgrims, swears Janna to secrecy, and undertakes to deliver the letter to the empress in Oxeneford, where the empress is making preparations to claim the crown.
Will Janna find the answers she seeks in Ambresberie? Dashing newcomer Ralph has promised to help Janna with her quest to find her father - but can he be trusted? And with the empress routed by the queen and her mercenary army, and evidence of Bishop Henry's treachery in Janna's own hand, what does the future hold for the empress and her supporters - and for Janna?
Reviews
Praise for JANNA MYSTERIES 1: ROSEMARY FOR REMEMBRANCE:
'Suspense is combined with romance and determination as we follow Janna's quest for justice, truth - and survival… Beautiful descriptions are intertwined skilfully with personal emotions and the politics of everyday life, and the characters are varied and believable, leaving the reader wanting more…' - Reading Time
'...firmly grounded in the conflicts, power relationships and beliefs of the 1140s, adding realism to the murder mystery… I read this at one sitting. A strong start to what looks likely to be another good series.' - Sue Page, Australian Bookseller and Publisher
'This was a really great book! I loved how Janna's suspicions shifted from one person to the other... ROSEMARY FOR REMEMBRANCE reminded me of an episode of CSI: subtle clues and hints that allowed Janna to piece together the identity of the killer' - Teagan Killoran, age 14, Book Buddies Club