The Cardinal by Alison Weir

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
Creative non fiction at its best. I enjoyed this exploration of religion and politics in the 1500s. As a student of history and theology, I found Weir's storytelling of a churchman and a king - plus those dependent on them - a fascinating read.

If you love tales of England, especially of European intrigue in the middle ages, you'll like this one a lot.

Beyond the Sea: Annie's Journey into the Extraordinary by Nina Purtee

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
Part love story, part travel adventure, part exploration of what matters most.

Annie's grandparents gift her a sailing trip - and she sets off to find her father and herself. If you love descriptive landscapes and relationships, you'll enjoy this one.