LoveReading Says
A rich reimagining of an Eastern Europe and Balkan legend, Stela Brinzeanu’s Set in Stone has modern day resonance. Told in engaging, lucid style, this tale of female defiance of male authority in medieval Moldova reels with rebellion, the wit of wise women, and the wondrous love between its memorable female leads.
Elina is the privileged daughter of a boyar, as aristocrats are known in Romanian, worlds apart from her neighbour, Mira, a potter’s daughter with her own talent for the craft. Both prisoners in their own worlds, bound by the constraints of their sex and their respective positions in society, the two women meet through their connections to Rozalia, a wise woman who some regard as a witch. As Mira becomes Rozalia’s apprentice in the ways of herbs and healing, the young women fall in love. In order to live that love, they must defy the church, their families and patriarchal constraints, while Elina battles to have her status changed so she can inherit her father’s land.
As the women face grave perils and dilemmas - not least because the very thing that will free Elina is likely to imprison Mira - a page-turning story of love and survival unfolds. With a tangible sense of female strength and folk tale magic, this also comes recommended for young adults who love feisty historic romance.
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Set in Stone Synopsis
'A lush page-turner about two women who fight for their futures in a patriarchal society' Janet Skeslien CharlesIn medieval Moldova, two women from opposing backgrounds fall in love.But this is a world where a woman's role is defined by religion and class. To make a life together means defying their families, the law, and the Church. The closer they become, and the more they refuse the roles assigned to them, the more sacrifices they have to make. While Mira's rebellion puts her life in the gravest danger, Elina must fight to change her legal status to 'son' so she can inherit her father's land and change their destiny.Set in Stone delves into the past to uncover a story which is just as relevant today: the desire to forge your own path while constantly having to resist a patriarchal fear of women's strength - and how ultimately love can help you choose your own truth.'An engrossing tale of superstition, rebellion and love' Esther Freud'Storytelling at its best' Ellen Keith
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781915054593 |
| Publication date: |
4th August 2022 |
| Author: |
Stela Brinzeanu |
| Publisher: |
Legend Press |
| Format: |
Ebook (Epub) |
| Primary Genre |
Historical Fiction
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Stela Brinzeanu Press Reviews
'A lush page-turner about two women who fight for their futures in a patriarchal society' Janet Skeslien Charles
'An engrossing tale of superstition, rebellion and love' Esther Freud
'Storytelling at its best' Ellen Keith
About Stela Brinzeanu
Stela Brinzeanu was born in Moldova before moving to England. She has a BA in Media Studies from the University of Westminster, embarked on a journalistic career, explored the world and started writing. She has just completed a consultancy project for ‘The Power’ TV series (based on Naomi Alderman’s book) and works as admin support for Quakers in Britain
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