Lady of Lincoln Receives a 5-Star Review from The Coffee Pot Book Club!

Historical FictionForgotten Women of HistoryLady of LincolnBook Review

13 Nov

Lady of Lincoln has received a 5 star review from the Coffee Pot Book Club

I’m absolutely delighted, and a little bit overwhelmed, to share that Lady of Lincoln has received a 5-star review from the highly respected Coffee Pot Book Club!

For those who don’t know, The Coffee Pot Book Club is one of the most trusted and independent voices in the historical fiction community, known for its thoughtful, in-depth reviews and support for authors who bring history vividly to life.

As a debut author, it’s both humbling and thrilling to have Lady of Lincoln recognised by such an esteemed platform.

Highlights from the Review

The reviewer described Lady of Lincoln as

“a beautifully told, deeply moving story” that combines meticulous historical detail with emotional depth.
“Joyce’s vivid prose and masterful storytelling immerse the reader deeply into the emotional landscapes of her protagonists, making their struggles and triumphs resonate long after the final page has been turned. This debut is not only impressive in its narrative depth but also remarkable in its ability to evoke thought and reflection long after the final page is turned.”

I’m thrilled!

Lady of Lincoln has been awarded 5 stars and Highly Recommended Badge

Writing this novel was truly a labour of love; years of research, rewriting, and discovering Nicola’s voice, and the voice of those around her. To see her story resonate with readers who value authenticity and heart in historical fiction means more than I can say.

I’m especially grateful to the Coffee Pot team for their generosity and dedication in championing historical fiction. Their support has been a huge encouragement as I continue working on the next instalment in the series, Lady of the Castle.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Thank you to Mary Anne Yarde and everyone at The Coffee Pot Book Club for taking the time to read and review Lady of Lincoln.

And thank you to the readers, reviewers, and fellow history lovers whose enthusiasm keeps this journey alive.

You can read the full review here:
👉 5-Star Review: Lady of Lincoln on The Coffee Pot Book Club

I’m so grateful for this recognition and for everyone who’s helped Nicola’s story find its readers.

Want to find out more?

Sign up to my mailing list to receive updates on the release and where to buy the book, early in 2026. You’ll receive a FREE novella about another forgotten but formidable medieval woman in Eleanor’s Revenge, free for subscribers soon.

Lady of LincolnLady of Lincoln NovelIndependent Reviews of Lady of LincolnBook ReviewsMedieval FictionHistorical FictionNicola de la HayeNIcola de la Haye's HusbandsNicholaa de la HayeNicola de la Haye novelNicholaa de la Haye novelLincoln CastleMedieval Lincoln novelLincolnshire novelPlantagenet novel

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