Mary rated a book 4 of 5 stars Zenobia Birth of a Legend ( #1) by Russ Wallace (Goodreads Author)
Read in June, 2013 "
This is a great story with interesting characters and interesting events. I enjoyed everything I learned from it and I enjoyed the characters. Being a girl, and having been raised on horse back- at least partially, I felt a connection to much of the story. My only advice to the author would be- trust your audience to get it. Show don't tell- wrap your facts within the flow of the story, allow us to become a part and to think for ourselves. Your characters are great, the story is great. That being said, I would recommend it especially if you love the ancient world." - Mary Goodreads Review
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