《迷失的公爵夫人》曾入围2012年度的浪漫读者奖“最佳历史读物”类别,2013年度的琼.海瑟娅新人作家奖。
“《迷失的公爵夫人》有关欲望,复仇,海盗,战争还有勇气,是如此得令人回味。读者们从未见过这样的历险故事,与以往的情节不同,读者甚至可以尝到空气中的咸味,起航时的声音在头顶盘旋。”——CW.戈特纳,《凯瑟琳•德•美第奇的自白》的作者
“迷失在英国的大海上,这真是段引人入胜的旅程,充满异国情调,狂野而刺激。”——戴安娜.加瓦尔东,畅销书《欧德兰》系列的作者
“这是部极棒的小说。令人兴奋,动人,人物生动,结局出彩。”——历史小说学会的创始人以及主席,理查德•李。
“这部小说实在很令人着迷,对爱与责任,以及做事的后果都做出了深入的探讨,并为我们展现了一个生动的新世界。”——编辑的选择
"这部作品的确非常有趣,引人入胜,描写细致......而《大海的女主人》则是部喧闹浮华,逃离现实的历险故事,充满了动作,戏剧,善恶势力的对抗,真实的历史故事以及动人的浪漫情节。"——兰开夏郡晚报
“这是部难以置信的作品,从一个全新的角度描绘了伊丽莎白时代,无论你是喜欢动人的浪漫情节,惊险刺激的冒险故事,还是纯粹想图个乐子,《迷失的公爵夫人》都可以满足不同读者的胃口”——萨拉•约翰逊,《阅读过去》的作者
“《迷失的公爵夫人》具备历史小说所有的优秀元素,并且为史诗故事的叙事方式注入了新的生命,精准的刻画,生动的人物,危险的冒险,充满异域风情的背景,真实与虚幻的完美融合,都使得读者爱不释手。”——伊莱恩 桑德斯,“后现代言情小说”的创始者
Shortlisted in the ’Best Historical Read’ category for the 2012 Festival of Romance Reader Awards.
Shortlisted for the Joan Hessayon New Writers’ Scheme Award 2013
"Beautifully written and researched, this tale of desire, revenge, piracy, war and valour is so evocative we can taste salt on our skin and hear the swoop of sails overhead as we’re swept up into a high-stakes adventure unlike any we’ve read before." C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
"A fascinating look at a "lost" adventure of English sea-faring--exotic, savage, and altogether engrossing."
Diana Gabaldon, author of the bestselling Outlander series (Cross Stitch, UK)
"Fantastic, really fantastic. Very exciting, and moving, vivid characters, great ending." Richard Lee, founder and Chair of the Historical Novel Society
"A captivating and well researched tale of love, duty, and the consequences of actions, set against a vividly described New World" ‘Editors’ Choice’ in the Historical Novels Review
"Sizzling...fun, fascinating and vividly drawn...atmospheric, enchanting...Mistress of the Sea is a rip-roaring, escapist adventure story full of action, drama, good guys, bad guys, real history and thrilling romance." The Lancashire Evening Post
"A fabulous story, and a wonderfully different (but important) perspective on Elizabethan times... Whether you sign up for this journey in search of romance, high-stakes adventure, or just engaging entertainment, there’s something for most everyone here."Sarah Johnson, Reading the Past
"Brings together all the best elements of historical writing and breathes new life into the craft of epic storytelling. Sharply-drawn, credible characters, perilous adventure, exotic locations and the skilful blending of fact with fiction, make Mistress of the Sea a real page turner." Elaine Saunders, founder of the Post-ChickLit Book Group