Seaboard Review of Books
"...let me just say that Mrs. Walford is a five-star read. If you like the historical fiction of Genevieve Graham, then this is your type of book...Like a knot, the reader’s initial questions at the start of Mrs. Walford will eventually get answered, and the reward for the reader’s persistence will be the unravelling of one of the best historical fiction reads of the past year."
JAMES M. FISHER Seaboard Review of Books
Reedsy Discovery Review
"Must read. A masterpiece of historical fiction and an absorbing mystery, brilliantly written, with fascinating insights into an art to add flavour ... Mrs. Walford is Brenda Tyedmers’ first novel, but her experience as an author and playwright is apparent. Her interest in and knowledge of art also shine through in the fascinating paragraphs about stained glass works. Mrs Walford is clearly the work of a skilled writer with deep subject knowledge and a passion for diligent research. It’s an amazing story, superbly written. It will delight lovers of historical fiction, but also lovers of great women’s fiction, mysteries, family sagas … and, really, anyone who just loves a great story written by an author with impressive ability. I will look for more by Brenda Tyedmers. Mrs Walford was a rare reading treat."
LORRAINE COBCROFT Reedsy Discovery
Kirkus Reviews
"Tyedmers' historical novel paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of a woman struggling to secure her independence and find love" ... "the deeply researched setting brings Sadie’s world to vivid, vibrant life."
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