The Gilded Mirror Constantinople Volume 3 eBook Jocelyn Murray
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Constantinople AD 1453...
Fifteen-year-old Anna Moore has stepped back in time through the forces of a mysterious mirror to the fifteenth century during the fall of Constantinople. It is a city under siege, surrounded by an army intent on breaching its walls, taking its treasures, and killing or enslaving its people. Caught in the turmoil of the action, Anna tries to help people flee to safety from the impending doom.
Inspired by true events that marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, The Gilded Mirror Constantinople, is a bold and haunting tale of the last days of Byzantine Constantinople before the rise of the Ottomans.
The Gilded Mirror Constantinople Volume 3 eBook Jocelyn Murray
History comes alive in this novel, in which 15-year-old Anna once again steps through the mirror and goes back in time. This time she is transported to the last days of Constantinople in 1453. She becomes a part of the group saving the precious gifts of the Hagia Sophia. The description of the characters,their agony and their final days are painted vividly. This novel is a character-driven, historically based story with the actions and atrocities of war and the pain it causes. People are important to Anna, more than possessions, and her love for the people tug at the heartstrings throughout the story. At the end of the book, the author has included several beautiful pictures of the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who has an interest in historical fiction.Product details
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The Gilded Mirror Constantinople Volume 3 eBook Jocelyn Murray Reviews
This is the third book in the series and it was one of my favourites, simply because this era of history particularly appeals to me. What made it extra special were the fantastic descriptions of Hagia Sophia and the vivid ambiance of Constantinople making me feel like I was truly there and absorbing the drama of that time in history. The plot was top class also, with great characters that you truly root for and at the end of the book there were some stunning photos of the locations to close the book in a fitting manner.
I really enjoy this genre where you learn something from reading while also experiencing escapism and a darn good read for a lazy afternoon. When it comes to historical fiction, Jocelyn Murray is one of the best around.
As is usual, I received this book through some mechanism by which I didn't actually have to pay for it. The author approached me for a review and true to that desire I give my honest opinions below.
The plot of this little novel is fairly standard escapist juvenile literature. A young girl finds a mirror and uses it to travel to another time and place and thereupon has adventures of an educational variety as she witnesses an the fall of Constantinople.
Since this is youth literature, I judge it by two basic criteria. The first centers around what age group of children would actually wish to read it and find it engaging. The second amounts to whether I would want my own children to be exposed to the content.
On the first criterion, like the other books in this series, it was a bit of a tough sell. My 8 and 14-year-old have been somewhat dubious. The elder seems to reject it on the basis that it is rather a standard formula that many previous books have followed. The younger takes far too many cues from the elder and has never heard of Constantinople so it's hard for it to get its hooks into her properly. These books have the curious property that they're written for teens but because of the subject matter tend to appeal more directly to adults who have some sense of the history involved.
As to the second stated criterion, the content is exactly the sort of thing you'd want out of children's literature. It's extraordinarily educational and devoid of sex, drugs and so much of what corrupts teen novels these days. It does have a fair amount of violence but again, we're talking about a war, so it cannot be completely sanitized.
In summary, Murray takes us on yet another educational romp through history. This is one that I'd like the kids to read but just can't seem to make that happen no matter my best efforts. As always, she touches on an important episode from history and is so kind as to remind us that the other side of the world has history too.
This is an outstanding story that is very well written. The author successfully combines historical facts
with fiction. It is a captivating novel. Once started it is hard to put down. I have visited the Hagia Sophia
and the depiction of it brings memories back. GREAT JOB Mrs. Murray. I can t wait for the next book you hopefully
Will reward us with. Thank you and don t stop.
Simone LeHaf
Amazing series for older children that is both very enjoyable and educational. This series is a must have.
This book was an easy read for everyone from 12 to 80. No bad words or suggestive topics. I recommend it for all females.
This is great reading for young adults. These series of novels combine time travel, real historical facts and fiction into 3 great stories )
Being a student of history, I have always loved novels that bring history to life. The fall of Constantinople marks one of the great epics in human history. The author does a great job in bringing historical facts and contemporary writing together to immerse the YA reader in an epic story sure to delight.
History comes alive in this novel, in which 15-year-old Anna once again steps through the mirror and goes back in time. This time she is transported to the last days of Constantinople in 1453. She becomes a part of the group saving the precious gifts of the Hagia Sophia. The description of the characters,their agony and their final days are painted vividly. This novel is a character-driven, historically based story with the actions and atrocities of war and the pain it causes. People are important to Anna, more than possessions, and her love for the people tug at the heartstrings throughout the story. At the end of the book, the author has included several beautiful pictures of the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who has an interest in historical fiction.
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