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Rebecca Hazell

    With decades of writing experience, this author now focuses on historical fiction, breathing life into the past and connecting it to our present. Inspired by Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer's philosophy that writing should both entertain and inform, she aims to broaden readers' worlds rather than confine them. Her work strives to illuminate the connections between history and today, offering engaging narratives that bridge time.

    The War Queens
    • 2023

      The War Queens

      • 494 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Set in the tumultuous sixth century, the story unfolds amidst the chaos of the fallen Roman Empire and the rise of the Merovingian Franks. It centers on the fierce rivalry between two powerful queens: Brunhilda, a noblewoman striving to establish a just and prosperous realm, and Fredegunda, a cunning former slave driven by jealousy and ambition. As Brunhilda navigates the treacherous landscape of power, she faces relentless attacks from Fredegunda, who employs manipulation and dark tactics. The narrative explores themes of female strength, ambition, and the struggle for survival in a patriarchal society.

      The War Queens