The Master's Wife — Jane Jackson

The second in The Captain's Honour series by Jane Jackson, The Master's Wife is a historical epic set in the 1880s. We follow Caseley and Jago's voyage from Cornwall, England to turbulent Egypt as they undertake an important mission - but is their marriage strong enough to withstand the effects of loss, heartbreak, and danger? A powerful and impeccably researched novel by one of the most popular historical novelists around. 'Exciting, mysterious, poignant and compelling. I highly recommend The Master's Wife.' Jodi Taylor, author of The Chronicles of St Mary's 'I cannot praise this book enough. I particularly liked the details of life in Egypt both for the Europeans and Bedouin. Issues are raised within the plot which resonate today within Middle Eastern tensions. Other details are carefully researched and depicted- camel rides, desert plants, smells and sights and a prevalent sense of danger within an alien world. I was reminded of a novel I love - The Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif.' Carol McGrath, author of The Handfasted Wife