Melissa Addey

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Book of the Year, Chill with a Book
11th century, Northern Spain. Isabella has been a nun in the Christian kingdom of Galicia since she was a child, a gifted herbalist leading a quiet and spiritual life, devoted to God. But on a rare journey outside of the convent, she is taken by Viking raiders and sold to Morocco as a slave. Cruelly treated by her first owner, salvation comes from an unlikely source: Yusuf bin Tashfin, leader of a vast Muslim army intent on conquering all of North Africa. Isabella must struggle not only to survive her new life but to hold true to her faith, which is tested by great dangers... and by love.
If you loved The Physician by Noah Gordon and enjoy books by Jane Johnson, Anita Diamant and Libbie Hawker, then the Moroccan Empire series is for you. Based on the rise of the Almoravid dynasty, which conquered the whole of North Africa and most of Spain (defeating El Cid), the series explores why a Muslim warlord would give his empire to the son of a Christian slave girl. This is historical fiction at its most dramatic, emotional and intriguing.
Addey's extensive knowledge and research show in the vivid descriptions of North African landscapes, life, customs, and religions, not only Muslim but Christian and Jewish as well. Highly recommended. Historical Novel Society
Fabulous book! A fascinating and believable story of... a woman who overcomes trauma and finds a measure of tranquillity in turbulent times. Absolutely loved every bit of it. Book of the Year. Chill with a Book
One of the best love stories I have ever read. Five stars. Dutchy's Book Reviews
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About author Melissa AddeyYou can read about me and my books (and get a free novella) on my website, MelissaAddey.com. I mainly write historical fiction and have written two complete series set in 18th century China's Forbidden City and 11th century Morocco. Next up, Ancient Rome! I have a Creative Writing PhD and was the 2016 Leverhulme Trust Writer in Residence at the British Library. In 2019 I won the Page to Podcast competition as well as the Novel London award.