The Whispered Dance of Bees by Carol Warburton-Book Review

Product Details

• Title: The Whispered Dance of Bees
• Author: Carol Warburton
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc. (June 1, 2020)
• Genre: Historical Romance
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1524411159

***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***



Book Summary
Had fate and nature not conspired, Alyce Redgrave would have been a child of wealth and privilege. But the night of her birth was shadowed by an eerie Devils Moon and her christening day marred by a fierce hailstorm—ill omens that led the superstitious peasants to seek Alyce's life. Desperate to save her infant daughter, Alyce's mother flees with her baby, finding shelter and goodwill at the isolated farm of strangers.

There, Alyce's life is filled with secrets, unanswered questions, and a sense of foreboding. Her worst fears are realized when she narrowly escapes the clutches of a murderer by fleeing into the forest. Fate steps in once more to change the course of her life when Alyce is found and taken in by Elspeth, a wise woman with the uncanny ability to commune with nature. Trained by Elspeth in the art of healing, Alyce remains haunted by the puzzle of her past until she discovers her mother's lost pendant. With the help of this object and the aid of the enchanting William Pascoe, Alyce finally holds the key to who she once was and who she will become.

My Review
I really liked The Whispered Dance of Bees. This novel is labeled as "A Historical Romance" but it is so much more than that. The whole novel takes place over a period from 1698-1719. Readers follow the lives of many people, especially Arabelle and Alyce Redgrave. On the night of Alyce's birth, both their lives change as Arabelle and Alyce are chased away from their home to live a life of mystery and secrets.

This story is beautiful as we see so many different women who make such a difference in Alyce's life; her mother, Aunt Polly, Elspeth, and Aunt Jane. They lead her, guide her, and teach her while helping her grow into a loving, wise, and caring person. The romance is not there until the last quarter of the book, but it is nice and sweet. But, don't hope to go into this expecting a romance through the whole book. You will find a story that moves along at a great pace, that delves into the superstitions of the time, and a little magic where one character learns the future from the bees she talks to. I really loved the feeling of such intrigue and mystical happenings that was found in this book. It was so nice to read a novel that was different from a typical romance and I enjoyed it greatly.

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