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Miramonde #2
Mira's Way
History brims with silenced stories—will Mira's be one of them?
Mira’s Way, Book 2 of The Miramonde Series, continues the mesmerizing tale of a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern-day art scholar who risks everything to learn her secret.
1504: Young artist Mira wants nothing more than a peaceful life by the sea, painting portraits of wealthy merchants. But when she and her new husband try to help a friend, they are catapulted into a series of dangerous adventures that leave them scrambling to survive.
2015: Art scholar Zari races through France, working feverishly to connect Mira with a series of masterful unsigned portraits. Meanwhile, an academic rival peddles his theory that the works were made by a famous male artist. Will Mira be lost to history forever?
Mira’s Way, Book 2 of The Miramonde Series, continues the mesmerizing tale of a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern-day art scholar who risks everything to learn her secret.
1504: Young artist Mira wants nothing more than a peaceful life by the sea, painting portraits of wealthy merchants. But when she and her new husband try to help a friend, they are catapulted into a series of dangerous adventures that leave them scrambling to survive.
2015: Art scholar Zari races through France, working feverishly to connect Mira with a series of masterful unsigned portraits. Meanwhile, an academic rival peddles his theory that the works were made by a famous male artist. Will Mira be lost to history forever?
- GenresHistorical FictionArt
393 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2018
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About the author
Amy Maroney
15 books99 followersAmy Maroney lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. She studied English literature at Boston University and public policy at Portland State University, and spent many years as a writer and editor of nonfiction. When she’s not diving down research rabbit holes, she enjoys hiking, traveling, dancing, and reading. She is the author of the Miramonde Series and the Sea and Stone Chronicles.
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August 23, 2019
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Mira's Way
Author: Amy Maroney
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 19
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 8/10
Of the 19 readers:
18 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
17 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
17 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘I enjoyed The Girl from Oto and this is just as good. The strong female characters help power this story along. The author has a wonderful writing style, and is very capable at switching from century to century.’ Female reader, aged 42
‘This author brings the past to life wonderfully. The best character for me was Mira. She’s strong and has a sort of ‘never give up’ feel to her. The pacing is a little up and down in parts, but the author works hard to help the reader to visualise the setting. I would also recommend readers read the Girl from Oto first. All in all, this is a well-written, thoroughly gripping historical novel.’ Female reader, aged 39
‘I read this over three days and very much enjoyed it. Such a lovely story and such wonderfully interesting characters.’ Male reader, aged 70
‘The author’s ability to describe setting is her strongest writing skill. Yes, she can plot a story and, yes, she can offer the reader well-developed/developing characters, but the descriptive work in the 1500s was excellent.’ Male reader, aged 51
‘A gripping story. I loved that the two central characters were so strong and facing – and overcoming – problems 500 years apart. Cleverly plotted story.’ Male reader, aged 55
To Sum It Up:
‘A gripping historical novel populated with mesmerizing characters. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Mira's Way
Author: Amy Maroney
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 19
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 8/10
Of the 19 readers:
18 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
17 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
17 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘I enjoyed The Girl from Oto and this is just as good. The strong female characters help power this story along. The author has a wonderful writing style, and is very capable at switching from century to century.’ Female reader, aged 42
‘This author brings the past to life wonderfully. The best character for me was Mira. She’s strong and has a sort of ‘never give up’ feel to her. The pacing is a little up and down in parts, but the author works hard to help the reader to visualise the setting. I would also recommend readers read the Girl from Oto first. All in all, this is a well-written, thoroughly gripping historical novel.’ Female reader, aged 39
‘I read this over three days and very much enjoyed it. Such a lovely story and such wonderfully interesting characters.’ Male reader, aged 70
‘The author’s ability to describe setting is her strongest writing skill. Yes, she can plot a story and, yes, she can offer the reader well-developed/developing characters, but the descriptive work in the 1500s was excellent.’ Male reader, aged 51
‘A gripping story. I loved that the two central characters were so strong and facing – and overcoming – problems 500 years apart. Cleverly plotted story.’ Male reader, aged 55
To Sum It Up:
‘A gripping historical novel populated with mesmerizing characters. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
June 8, 2019
“Only I know that my mark and my image is there. But there is always the chance that one day, someone else will find them…”
Sister Beátrice, the late Abbess of Belarac Abbey, had sworn to protect the daughter of Marguerite de Oto, Baroness of Oto, from her own father. For it was known that the House of Oto bears only sons. But, Mira was not destined to spend her life closeted behind walls. She is an artist — an incredibly talented one — and besides, she has fallen in love. Mira and her husband, Arnaud de Luz, plan to make a new life for themselves in Bayonne. When they reach Bayonne, life will begin. Arnauld would join a guild and produce the finest of furniture and Mira would paint the portraits of the wealthy merchants. However, fate has other plans for the newlyweds, and with a stroke of a brush, their lives take a decidedly different path to the one they had dreamed so often about.
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and if you look close enough, you might just discover the truth. However, sometimes, the harder you look, the less you see.
Lines, shape, colour, texture, symbolism — each painting tells a story, not only of the noblemen who are immortalised for all eternity due to the careful caress of a brush but also of the artist who painted it. There were only a few recognised female Renaissance artists. Art historian, Zari Durrell, knows that she is a but a breath away from discovering the truth about Miramonde de Oto and her paintings. However, like those brave women who dared to create even though they were widely overlooked and ridiculed, Zari must not be thwarted in her attempts by her fellow scholars who are determined to disprove and scorn her findings. Zari is unwavering in her determination to give Mira the recognition that she deserves.
Mira's Way (The Miramonde Series, #2) by Amy Maroney is the absorbing, wonderous, at times utterly heartbreaking, story of Miramonde de Oto and the woman who is determined to discover the truth.
Maroney has presented her readers with a book that is not only meticulously researched and exquisitely hewn, but also one that is compulsively readable and next to impossible to put down. I fell in love with the world and the characters which Maroney penned in The Girl from Oto (The Miramonde Series Book 1) and I was, with much anticipation, looking forward to reading book 2 in the series. Maroney’s breath-taking narrative effortlessly swept me back into the story, and I have to admit I hopelessly lost myself within the pages of this wondrous and emotionally charged story.
Like with the first book, Maroney has managed to evoke every human emotion between the two storylines that run throughout the course of this book. Sometimes with books that are set in two different periods, I find I become invested in only one of the periods and read the other with a lacklustre indifference. That was not the case with this book. I was just as committed to Zari’s story as I was to Mira’s. There is a beautiful balance in this book. Maroney has an intuitive understanding about when to switch timeframes, and the fact that Zari’s discoveries mirror Mira’s life makes this book really rather wonderful. A true gem.
It would be remiss of me not to commend Maroney for her attention to historical detailing and her knowledge of Renaissance art. The writing is seemingly effortless, I can only imagine that the research that went into this novel was not. Kudos, Ms Maroney.
I must mention Maroney’s portrayal of the Cagots. Their depiction was profoundly moving, and the fact that no one seemed to know why they were hated so much demonstrates how irrationally and how senseless prejudice is. Mira’s compassion for the Cagots made her a very compelling protagonists and one that was very easy to become emotionally invested in.
I don’t think words can adequately profess how marvellous this book was. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I certainly did not want it to end. I look forward to reading Book 3 in this not-to-be-missed series.
I Highly Recommend.
Review by Mary Anne Yarde.
The Coffee Pot Book Club.
June 30, 2018
Mira's way, book two in The Miramonde series, a perfect stand alone novel, and fantastic follow up to The Girl from Oto, book one. With Amy Maroney's intimate knowledge, meticulous historical research, and thrilling adventure in two separate time lines, follow the everyday lives of her well wrought characters through their days and years, trials, turmoils, joys, and acheivements. See the effect of political upheaval on all levels of society, predjudice and the small individual battles to overcome it in the early 1500's, and cutthroat academic rivalry in 2015. Ms. Maroney's brilliant writing talent brings it all to vivid life.
Mira, unknowingly of noble birth, raised by sisters, and granted the benefit of an education by her mysterious mother's gold. Artist by innate talent, trained by a painter recovering at the abbey from an animal attack. Mira has always yearned for freedom. Her artists training may finally afford her with an avenue to support herself outside the cloistered walls.
Elena, Mira's dearest friend beyond the abbey, while growing up . Elena disappeared each winter, returning with the spring. Gathering the herbs of healing throughout the growing seasons for the abbeys infirmaries, Elena is a wanderer, one of the mountain people. Each summer for a brief time, Mira gains a small bit of freedom to roam the mountainside gathering healing plants, and learning the ways of the mountains along side Elena. It is the happiest part of the year for Mira.
Leaving the 1500's and Mira's world for a moment, come along to 2015. Meet Zari, a young driven art scholar and historian. She came to France to study one 1500's female painter. On closer examination, what she has uncovered leads her to Mira, a brilliant, totally new and previously undiscovered female artist of the same era. Zari must race through records, places, time and history trying to trace and prove the existence and movements of this one illusive young woman who lived centuries ago.
The task is filled with enough road blocks placed by time. When a treacherous colleague uses his reputation, his father's money, plus all the insider information he can get, this competition turns intense. The race to save Zari's career and reputation is on.
One doesn't pick the perfect time to fall in love. Sometimes it just hits, or in Zari's case runs her down in the bike lane! Zari's tumultuous and at times blissful relationship with Wil continues. Mira pursues her own love life eventually in the 1500's. Some people meet their true match when they are children! However it may take years to come together.
Amy Maroney's novels unfold like life. One comes to understand its people and land as friends and a homeland. They welcome one, and one misses them when one says goodbye at the end. It is bitter sweet, but absolutely worth the time. Something to remember fondly for a lifetime, and read again!
Mira, unknowingly of noble birth, raised by sisters, and granted the benefit of an education by her mysterious mother's gold. Artist by innate talent, trained by a painter recovering at the abbey from an animal attack. Mira has always yearned for freedom. Her artists training may finally afford her with an avenue to support herself outside the cloistered walls.
Elena, Mira's dearest friend beyond the abbey, while growing up . Elena disappeared each winter, returning with the spring. Gathering the herbs of healing throughout the growing seasons for the abbeys infirmaries, Elena is a wanderer, one of the mountain people. Each summer for a brief time, Mira gains a small bit of freedom to roam the mountainside gathering healing plants, and learning the ways of the mountains along side Elena. It is the happiest part of the year for Mira.
Leaving the 1500's and Mira's world for a moment, come along to 2015. Meet Zari, a young driven art scholar and historian. She came to France to study one 1500's female painter. On closer examination, what she has uncovered leads her to Mira, a brilliant, totally new and previously undiscovered female artist of the same era. Zari must race through records, places, time and history trying to trace and prove the existence and movements of this one illusive young woman who lived centuries ago.
The task is filled with enough road blocks placed by time. When a treacherous colleague uses his reputation, his father's money, plus all the insider information he can get, this competition turns intense. The race to save Zari's career and reputation is on.
One doesn't pick the perfect time to fall in love. Sometimes it just hits, or in Zari's case runs her down in the bike lane! Zari's tumultuous and at times blissful relationship with Wil continues. Mira pursues her own love life eventually in the 1500's. Some people meet their true match when they are children! However it may take years to come together.
Amy Maroney's novels unfold like life. One comes to understand its people and land as friends and a homeland. They welcome one, and one misses them when one says goodbye at the end. It is bitter sweet, but absolutely worth the time. Something to remember fondly for a lifetime, and read again!
January 22, 2021
For history fans, travellers, foodies and nature lovers everywhere.
This was my second, much anticipated foray into the magical Miramonde Series and it was every bit as wonderful as my first. Reading Book Two in a series is a very welcome experience because you’re meeting up again with old friends. The enigmatic young artist, Mira de Oto, is once again centre stage in the early sixteenth century while art historian, Zari Durrell, is still determined to shine a light on the elusive Mira’s work in the twenty-first century. As Zari puts it quite wistfully: “Mira was as real to her as (her boyfriend) Wil. She had formed a deep attachment to someone who’d been dead for centuries.”
Here is where the reader is in the privileged position of being able to follow the stories of both women. In the novel, Mira is unaware of Zari, and Mira is always tantalizingly just out of reach of the young American. I particularly like how Amy Maroney handles the issue of how difficult it is to be accepted as a woman in both worlds. As she laments to a colleague in the art world: “There’s the fact that I’m American, and female.”
Once again, we are treated to some delicious comments on how some Americans feel in Europe: sadly believing there is a need to moderate behaviour or dress. The odious Oxford academic, Dotie Butterfield-Swinton makes a welcome return, up to his old tricks.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough, and thank goodness there’s a third book in the series!
This was my second, much anticipated foray into the magical Miramonde Series and it was every bit as wonderful as my first. Reading Book Two in a series is a very welcome experience because you’re meeting up again with old friends. The enigmatic young artist, Mira de Oto, is once again centre stage in the early sixteenth century while art historian, Zari Durrell, is still determined to shine a light on the elusive Mira’s work in the twenty-first century. As Zari puts it quite wistfully: “Mira was as real to her as (her boyfriend) Wil. She had formed a deep attachment to someone who’d been dead for centuries.”
Here is where the reader is in the privileged position of being able to follow the stories of both women. In the novel, Mira is unaware of Zari, and Mira is always tantalizingly just out of reach of the young American. I particularly like how Amy Maroney handles the issue of how difficult it is to be accepted as a woman in both worlds. As she laments to a colleague in the art world: “There’s the fact that I’m American, and female.”
Once again, we are treated to some delicious comments on how some Americans feel in Europe: sadly believing there is a need to moderate behaviour or dress. The odious Oxford academic, Dotie Butterfield-Swinton makes a welcome return, up to his old tricks.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough, and thank goodness there’s a third book in the series!
August 17, 2018
The long-awaited continuation of The Girl from Oto did not disappoint. The early 16th-century artist Miramonde de Oto begins her career in earnest as she and her husband try to build their life together. Meanwhile, Zari continues the hunt to prove Mira’s existence.
The parallel stories are deftly woven together, past and present, moving forward with each twist and turn. Much like The Girl from Oto, this book is a page-turner as well, leaving the reader rooting for both Mira and Zari. What I loved about this story too, is its relevance to today. The underlying theme of women fighting for credit on the world stage, while gaining momentum as they build their voices. It’s beautiful, fun, and carries an important message. And bonus that I can now look at art with a deeper understanding.
Because it’s been a few years since I read The Girl from Oto, I’ve forgotten enough details that I want to go back and read the first book again because I know it will bring a richer perspective to Mira’s Way. And I can’t wait for book three to come out because Mira’s Way left me hanging. I need to know what happens to Mira & Zari!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher for review consideration. All opinions are my own. And note that I intentionally keep my reviews broad to avoid giving away too many details:-)
The parallel stories are deftly woven together, past and present, moving forward with each twist and turn. Much like The Girl from Oto, this book is a page-turner as well, leaving the reader rooting for both Mira and Zari. What I loved about this story too, is its relevance to today. The underlying theme of women fighting for credit on the world stage, while gaining momentum as they build their voices. It’s beautiful, fun, and carries an important message. And bonus that I can now look at art with a deeper understanding.
Because it’s been a few years since I read The Girl from Oto, I’ve forgotten enough details that I want to go back and read the first book again because I know it will bring a richer perspective to Mira’s Way. And I can’t wait for book three to come out because Mira’s Way left me hanging. I need to know what happens to Mira & Zari!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher for review consideration. All opinions are my own. And note that I intentionally keep my reviews broad to avoid giving away too many details:-)
July 4, 2018
Romantic, fascinating page turner. Mira's Way is like a guilty pleasure you feel no guilt devouring because of the rich history and enveloping Pyrenees setting the book delivers. Like Zari, one of the book's two protagonists and the modern day academic working to uncover the mystery of a female artist Mira lost to the gender bias of history, author Amy Maroney dedicates her talents to giving voice to a woman who's art beckons from the past. It's the complexity of the characters, both 16th century Mira and today's Zari, that set this book apart. Unwilling to fall into easy tropes, Maroney has created two women who feel the pulls of passion, family and history as they move down their creative paths. There are no easy resolutions in this book, leaving you eager for part three in the series. Smart readers will queue up The Girl from Oto and Mira's Way for summer vacation reads and feel no shame about claiming a hammock for the week and diving in. I gratefully received an advance copy of this book from the author. These opinions are all mine.
July 2, 2018
Several characters, both contemporary and historical, return in this sequel to The Girl From Oto, and several new characters are introduced in both storylines. The characters all have believable personalities. Several mysteries from the first book are solved (no spoilers). Mira's Way concludes with more of a cliffhanger than The Girl from Oto.
My favorite character is Zari's mother, Portia. I identify with her New Age outlook, and I hope that she will have a larger role in the next book.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the author. All comments and opinions are my own."
My favorite character is Zari's mother, Portia. I identify with her New Age outlook, and I hope that she will have a larger role in the next book.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the author. All comments and opinions are my own."
September 20, 2020
When ever you are doing research it is a tiring, sometimes frustrating and long dragged out days. The character is a strong female but is also very human and gets stage fright. The male components of the group she has to address do not think women belong in education and put her down hard. The love interest she thinks she has found is a ?. She keeps going and finds out that Mira a female painter did exist. The beginning is slow but the ending is not what I expected. I would suggest you read it as informative. I only gave it a 4 because I almost stopped reading after the first one or two chapters. It does get better.
July 31, 2022
With the brilliant storytelling of this author and the wonderful reading (I loved the reader's voices for the different characters) of the audiobook, this book hit is out of the park for me. A sequel to The Girl from Oto, the story continues where the first book left off. It felt wonderful to spend more time with these characters and learn more about their lives. From art history, to the making of wool, to a long hidden mystery, this book kept me thinking up reasons to drive around the block so I could listen a bit more. I look forward to starting book 3 in the series, A Place in the World. The story is much richer if you read these books in order. Very highly recommended!
February 22, 2020
The second book of Maroney's Miramonde Trilogy, this is an absorbing yarn that toggles between 16th century Spain and France (especially the Basque country between the two) and modern Europe. Contemporary protagonist Zari Durrell, an art historian, follows her own trail of life and love as she researches the lost female Old Master, Miramonde, determined to restore her to the status she deserves among the male artists of the time. Great characters, amazing dips into things like the 16th century wool trade and modern-day high-tech art resoration -- no kidding, you'll be riveted.
October 25, 2020
Personal reactions.
First, I am very uncomfortable reading anything even a bit suspenseful. The entire story has me on the edge of putting the book down..."I don’t want to know...". But, the little gems of each scene wander about in my mind as I go through daily Life. Come late afternoon, I am ready for a large mug of cold whole milk and a small Delft tray of Speculaas cookies. Time to see what Wil, of my own beloved father's start has been doing, or, Elena...as they each try to help Zara and Mira. But, Life constantly intervenes...
First, I am very uncomfortable reading anything even a bit suspenseful. The entire story has me on the edge of putting the book down..."I don’t want to know...". But, the little gems of each scene wander about in my mind as I go through daily Life. Come late afternoon, I am ready for a large mug of cold whole milk and a small Delft tray of Speculaas cookies. Time to see what Wil, of my own beloved father's start has been doing, or, Elena...as they each try to help Zara and Mira. But, Life constantly intervenes...
June 13, 2018
This is the third book in the series...can't wait for the next one! I'm an artist, love to read Renaissance fiction, and like the 2 stories, one in the past and one present day format...so I loved this book! The present day story is just as interesting as the one in the past...which isn't always the case. I love how all the characters are becoming more involved with each other.
I was given the copy as a preview...but I would have bought it anyway!
I was given the copy as a preview...but I would have bought it anyway!
May 13, 2020
An enjoyable continuation of Mira's story. And Zari's. I'm still not as enamoured with Zari's story, which is weaker, although she's the conduit to telling Mira's story.
This books ends in the middle of a story, so feels a bit unfinished, which it is as there is a Part 3 of this trilogy. Therefore, together Books 1 & 2 cannot be read as a stand alone book. You could stop at the end of Book 1 or need to continue to the end of Book 3.
This books ends in the middle of a story, so feels a bit unfinished, which it is as there is a Part 3 of this trilogy. Therefore, together Books 1 & 2 cannot be read as a stand alone book. You could stop at the end of Book 1 or need to continue to the end of Book 3.
December 8, 2021
The second in the series, and not quite as long as the first, much the pity, but equally as well written and enjoyable to read. I challenge anyone not to love the character, Mira. However, all the characters are well fleshed out. Swapping between modern day and the distant past, this journey will capture your hearts, whatever genre you prefer - Historical fiction, modern day thriller, mystery, all rolled into one. Great read and I would definitely recommend this.
February 22, 2021
Wonderful story!
Every writer of historical fiction can identify with Zari, as she painstakingly joins the all too sparse dots that connect her to Mira... A great story, authentically told, with two well drawn and fascinating protagonists. I'm off to buy anything else I can find by this author.
Every writer of historical fiction can identify with Zari, as she painstakingly joins the all too sparse dots that connect her to Mira... A great story, authentically told, with two well drawn and fascinating protagonists. I'm off to buy anything else I can find by this author.
August 21, 2019
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"I read Book One of the Miramonde Series and enjoyed it immensely. I love Amy Maroney's writing and have got completely caught up in the world she has created. "
Helen Hollick
founder #DDRevs
"I read Book One of the Miramonde Series and enjoyed it immensely. I love Amy Maroney's writing and have got completely caught up in the world she has created. "
April 24, 2020
For anyone interested in history, this is a must read. The telling of the story is well-written, which makes it difficult to put the book down. I had not been aware of the history of the Spanish and French lands , as well as Basque, but have now become totally fascinated. A wonderful read!
September 5, 2020
I read The Girl From Oto and loved it. Couldn't wait to read Mira's Way, which I have finished and now I am on to A Place in the World (Book #3). Can hardly put them down! The characters come alive on the page and the story line is captivating.
December 16, 2020
I really like these characters and the wonderful juxtaposition of the lives of the two couples. The end was rather abrupt, almost like the author thought, "I'll just end this one here and write the 3rd one!"
September 25, 2018
Yes still enjoying the two strand story. Now i have to way for the end of the trilogy.
September 11, 2020
As good as the first
And in to the third in the series. The dilemma of reading a good book is you look forward eagerly. To the resolution but dread parting ways with the characters.
And in to the third in the series. The dilemma of reading a good book is you look forward eagerly. To the resolution but dread parting ways with the characters.
April 1, 2021
We are proud to announce that MIRA'S WAY by Amy Maroney is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells readers that this book is well worth their time and money!
May 18, 2021
Excellent!
August 9, 2021
Fantastic
January 31, 2022
Historical Gold
This book, as well as others in the series, is well researched. An exciting and satisfying read. I recommend it.
This book, as well as others in the series, is well researched. An exciting and satisfying read. I recommend it.
January 27, 2025
Another great book in the continuing saga of Miramonde and Zari
June 14, 2025
enjoyed this series immensely. quick, easy read that held my interest.
July 7, 2025
Wow okay I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. The first book took me some time to get into and took a bit to finish reading but this one right here… I DEVOURED it!!! I loved learning about Mira’s story and her life and I am loving the switching of timelines !! Such a wonderful and compelling story, It is so well written. It kept me on my toes and I did not want to put it down. I can’t wait to see Mira’s journey in the next book!!
June 20, 2023
I listened to all three of the books in this series. The narrator was excellent, and the story transported me for days. I was immersed in the early 1500's France and Spain (castles, monasteries, caste system, Pyrenees, the art world, the wool trade, and much more), and equally interested in the present-day story of the art researcher trying to unearth the 500 year old history. I'm in awe of the extensive research the author had to have done, and her skills in keeping the story moving and interesting. I'm actually quite sorry it's over! Definitely read these books in order.
April 1, 2021
There’s a beautifully haunting quality about Amy Maroney’s characters and landscapes that absolutely captivates me and delivers a stunning immersive reading experience. Mira’s Way is a brilliantly crafted dual timeline historical mystery that creates each world in glorious vibrant detail, and then pulls back to an elusive, evocative chase through time. When in Mira’s world, we live and breathe the life of a 15th century woman artist, and the clarity and simplicity of her environment is seen through the eye of an artist. When we meet Zara, the modern art historian on her trail, life becomes more complicated, ambition and betrayals create barriers, and even love has no easy path. I found the two women equally compelling, and Ms Maroney’s beautiful interweaving of their stories is perfectly timed; never too long or too brief in one or the other. Such is the balance that I found myself talking to Zara when in Mira’s world, urging her to look in the places that Mira was taking me. A cast of secondary characters builds a satisfyingly complete world in both stories, and the writer balances pace and detail perfectly. Mira’s Way is the second in the Miramonte Series; it’s not required to read the first novel (although you’ll want to – The Girl from Oto is outstanding) but you’ll definitely want to read the third. Highly Recommend!
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