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Amanda Johnson
"As soon as I opened the book and started reading I was hooked."

Romantic Times
Lee presents an unbiased portrait of Mary Tudor, and for readers eager to find out what happened following the death of Henry VIII, this novel is highly satisfying."

Enchanted By Josephine
"Julianne Lee is brilliant. The book flows impeccably as it takes us through Mary’s history."

Romance Junkies
"Her Mother's Daughter seamlessly displays the often overlooked woman behind Queen “Bloody” Mary. Julianne Lee handles a typically despised character so beautifully that the reader develops unexpected sympathy."

BookLoons
"The story of Bloody Mary is truly a sad one. But author Julianne Lee knowledgably provides a nuanced portrait of this ultimately lonely queen."

S. Krishna's Books
"Lee really manages to put a human face on this vulnerable and frightened girl who is locked in a battle with the most powerful man in the country."

Literate Housewife
"Lee held my interest throughout. In one section, I was so absorbed into the book that she raised my hopes of Mary finding love. I really enjoyed this novel."

Night Owl Reviews
"An epic tale of passion, intrigue, tragedy, betrayal, and treachery all combine into a story too powerful for history to contain. With creative weaving, Julianne Lee has combined true characters with possible dialogue and intent that ring true to the story and time period. For any fan of historical entertainment, Her Mother's Daughter is a definite must read book."

The Burton Review
"For the many readers who like to focus on the Tudor era, this is a read that must be added to your library, both for its original storytelling and the unique approach the author utilizes to tell this compelling story of Mary Tudor."

Amanda Johnson:
"It's historical, it's mystery, it's real."

Genre Book Review:
An interesting historical fiction novel...an intriguing saga.

The Historical Novels Review:
Lee's excellently researched novel is written in a fluid, engaging style and is full of intrigue, cover-ups, and plots. Her investigation of this historical mystery provides a vivid theory of what might have happened between Mary Stuart and Henry Darnley and will keep readers turning pages.

From the Asbury Park Press:
A Question of Guilt, by Julianne Lee, Berkeley Trade Paperback, $14. Subtitle says it all: "A Novel of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Death of Henry Darnley." For conspiracy buffs who think grassy knolls or lost gospels are gauche.

From Genre Go Round:
Dead three days after being executed for seditious acts against her cousin Queen Elizabeth, Mary Stuart remains the subject of discussion throughout London. Although many accept the royal position of treason and murder in the killing of Mary's spouse, Henry Darnley, many believe she was killed to eliminate a rival for the throne.

Scottish expatriate Lady Janet de Ros, wife of a wealthy English merchant, believes Mary was innocent of both charges, a victim of betrayal. She seeks the truth so heads from Fotheringhay Castle to Edinburgh to investigate what she assumes are lies. However, Lady Janet is ignorant as to how dangerous her inquiry is from those who want the status quo re Mary's crimes to remain as is. These powerful affluent individuals have no problem with the death of another Scottish lady as well as a campaign to dishonor Lady Janet and her family.

This is an interesting historical fiction novel that brings to life the days after the state executed ax fell on Mary's neck.

From Romance Reader at Heart:
Julianne Lee's A Question of Guilt is a sprawling tale of treason, justice and the secrets people keep. It is very much rooted in historical facts and descriptions and I imagine it took many hours of research to get the true feel of the time.

I enjoyed this book but I can't say I will read it again. For a lover of history, it is interesting and pulls ideas from various factions. But there were times I felt like I was reading a text rather than a story. The writing style is flawless but the subject matter somewhat ponderous.

Janet, the woman who feels Mary, Queen of Scots, was a pawn and executed unjustly, asks her husband's permission to take a journey to investigate a bit of the mystery surrounding the dead woman's last days and ultimate date with the executioner. He allows it, but only if she does not tarry overlong. So, Janet leaves and speaks to those who would tell her more than the gossipmongers who spread both fact and fiction in equal measure.

Highly interesting, A Question of Guilt does a wonderful job of showing not only what was, but what might have been as well. Nicely done!