· Judith Merkle Riley's "The Serpent Garden" is another clever blend of her imagination and historical tidbits. I highly recommend this book for those very selective readers who enjoy historical romance novels; particularly those written by Bertrice Small, Theresa Medeiros, or Virginia Henley, yet wish for a bit less romantic fare and a bit more adventure.5/5(5). The three-way battle that ensues — between a prophet who scorns poetry, a woman in love, and a sly and ruthless queen — is set in a world where colorful court pageantry conceals a nation balanced on the brink of bloody civil war. The Serpent Garden. · Even though it's slow going, "The Serpent Garden" is worth the effort. A dense novel, it's packed with historical and artistic references, an engaging heroine and fascinating locations. It's gentle narrative can lull the reader to sleep (not a bad thing as I read every night to unwind) but it's fun and interesting especially if you're like me, a sucker for the era of Henry the VIII and English and French /5.
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