Lady of Lincoln Awarded the Prestigious BlueInk ‘Notable Book’ Seal!

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Written By Rachel Elwiss Joyce

LADY OF LINCOLN has been awarded the ‘Notable Book’ Seal from BlueInk Review

I’m delighted to share some wonderful news:
Lady of Lincoln has been awarded the BlueInk Notable Book Seal — an honour reserved for a very small number of books judged to be of exceptional merit.

BlueInk Review is one of the publishing industry’s most respected editorial review services, created by professional critics and editors who have written for outlets such as Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and major newspapers.

The Notable Book Seal is BlueInk’s highest distinction, highlighting titles that stand out for their literary quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Fewer than five percent of submissions receive this accolade.

Here’s some of what the reviewer wrote about Lady of Lincoln:

“Joyce’s rich characterization unfolds against a vivid, meticulously researched historical backdrop… a gripping account of courage amid the brutal realities of civil war.”

For a historical novel rooted in the real life of Nicola de la Haye, England’s indomitable Lady of Lincoln Castle, this accolade is deeply meaningful. It celebrates not only the countless hours of research and writing but also the historical women who refused to be forgotten.

About LADY OF LINCOLN

Set during the rebellion against Henry II, Lady of Lincoln follows Nicola de la Haye, a real medieval heroine who defended Lincoln Castle through war, loss, and betrayal. The novel explores courage, loyalty, and love in a world that rarely gave women a voice.

Read more about the book here.

At the time of writing, the book is available for pre-order in ebook, but will be available in paperback and audio soon.

Universal buy link here: https://books2read.com/u/4980nW

LADY OF LINCOLN has been awarded the prestigious ‘Noteable Book’ Seal by BlueInk Review

Rachel Elwiss Joyce

Rachel Elwiss Joyce, Author of Historical Fiction.

Exploring power, loyalty, and love in turbulent medieval England.

Rachel came to novel writing later in life, but she has always been passionate about history, storytelling, and the forgotten voices of women. She writes meticulously researched, immersive historical fiction that brings overlooked heroines into the light.

She started inventing tales about medieval women living in castles when she was just six years old—and never stopped. But when she discovered the extraordinary story of Nicola de la Haye, the first female sheriff, who defended Lincoln Castle from a French invasion and became known as ‘the woman who saved England’, Rachel knew she had found a heroine worth telling the world about.

Lady of Lincoln is her debut novel, the first book in her Nicola de la Haye Series, with sequels to follow.

https://rachelelwissjoyce.com
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