Daughters of Time is an anthology of short stories written by prominent female historical authors. Edited by Mary Hoffman, the anthology contains 13 short stories (from authors such as Celia Rees and Adele Geras) about famous female figures throughout history. Ranging all the way from Boudicca to the Greenham Common women, the anthology puts a new spin on important female figures in history.

I loved this anthology! The stories were a perfect length for reading just one and then going to do something else (I never managed to just read the one though, it always had to be more), and the historical figures the writers chose were so diverse and interesting that the whole anthology, connected by it's female link, made for a brilliant read for any history lover.

The range of female figures selected was something that appealed to me when reading, especially as there were some women that I knew a lot about (Boudicca and Emily Davison for example) and others, such as Julian of Norwich and Mary Anning, that were less well known to me.

My favourite stories from the collection were the ones about Elizabeth Stuart (Charles I's sister) and the Greenham Common women. With 'The Phoenix Bride' (Elizabeth Stuart), the way the story was broken down by dates and looked at a long period of her life in a short period of time made the story stand out and really effective. 'Please Can I Have A Life?' about the Greenham Common women, however, appealed to me because it was a far more modern story than the others and that gave me a little more connection to it as a reader.

Overall, I think this anthology is well worth a read, especially for those interested in historical, female figures who are less well known but still influential in the modern world. It would be great for someone who wants to read something they can dip in and out of. I guarantee that you'll be more likely to read it all in one go than dip in and out though!

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