A Wider World
A Novel of the Reformation

In 1558, during the last weeks of the reign of Queen Mary, we travel with the unlucky, fifty-year-old Robin Lewis, found guilty of heresy. Under escort from wintry Winterset in Yorkshire, he is on his way to meet his fate at the to the Tower of London. In a great opening sentence, reminiscent of Geo......more

Disclaimer: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are my own. A Wider World is a wonderful piece of historical fiction! I loved the way the chapters were set up as Robin told his stories. I felt immersed in both parts of history which was fascinating to see from Robin's PO......more

After Songbird became one of my books of the year, I was very excited to read the next offering from Karen Heenan – and I was lucky enough to receive a free ARC. It didn't affect the review below, although it should, because I had to beg for that ARC for way too long. It was worth it. On the superfic......more

As a fan of Karen Heenan's debut novel, Songbird, I was excited to revisit the Tudor Court and see some old friends in A Wider World. I'll be honest though, Robin was not my favorite character so I was a bit unsure how much I'd enjoy a story told from his point of view. I'm happy to report, however,......more

Can stories save a life? Robin Lewis, once a musician in Henry VIII’s court, now a man of letters and secrets, stands charged with heresy by Mary Tudor. Only a journey of a few days separates him from inevitable execution, but journeys are liminal spaces where anything can happen. Especially when one......more