Written on it is a message in an unfamiliar language and although Kate is unable to translate it, she senses that it could be important. One day, exploring the gardens of the Alhambra, she discovers a scrap of paper pushed into a crack in a wall. First, in the present day, we meet Kate Fordham, who has fled from a troubled marriage in England and is working in a bar in Granada, hoping she has done enough to prevent her husband from finding her. You can see the schedule for the other stops on the tour at the end of this post.Ĭourt of Lions is a novel set in two different time periods. Having read and enjoyed one of her previous books ( The Sultan’s Wife, set in 17th century Morocco), I’m pleased to have had the opportunity to read Court of Lions as part of a blog tour organised by publisher Head of Zeus. And once you’ve turned the final page, we’d love it if you could write your own review, which you can do on using the Add A Review tab.The Court of the Lions is part of the Alhambra, the magnificent palace and fortress in the Spanish city of Granada which forms the setting for Jane Johnson’s latest novel.On PINTEREST following this link (collaborative board).

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So, lots to look forward to as we read this compelling story in Granada together.Īs you read, please come and chat and share your thoughts in several ways: Stay tuned to read his article for TripFiction partner Silver Travel Advisor, telling of his visit around the region, to the beguiling Alhambra and its beautiful Genarlife summer palace….and how he immersed himself in a traditional Moorish hammam, dreaming of the 15th century and the Court of Lions. Coming up shortly….Īnd TripFiction’s Andrew visited Andalucia recently too. The #TFBookClub is your book club – we are here to help you discover new titles that will transport you to interesting locations via top literature for some exceptional #literarywanderlust.Īuthor Jane Johnson has written a wonderfully evocative piece for us, about living in North Africa, her research for Court of Lions and with some top tips on how best to visit the Alhambra and what else to see and do in Granada.

We will be chatting about the book through January and February 2018, so if you are reading it with us, please come and join the dialogue! We hope you enjoy reading this epic saga of romance and redemption, taking place through parallel stories around the end of the 15th century, at the end of the last Moorish dynasty in Spain, and in the present day, as Kate Fordham looks to rebuild her troubled life. Thank you for joining us as we read Court of Lionsby Jane Johnson, set in Granada, in Spain’s exotic Andalucia region.

The #TFBookClub reads “Court of Lions” by Jane Johnson, set in Granada, Spain

Court of Lions by Jane Johnson