Smouldering fires
by Anya Seton
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A historical romance set in 11th-century England, it follows the passionate and forbidden love between a Saxon noblewoman and a Norman knight.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentExplicit love scenes occur between Lady Godiva and Count Eustace.
Battle scenes and violence are depicted during the Norman conquest.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is primarily historical and secular.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLady Godiva shows courage in defying her husband.
Christianity is present as a historical backdrop.
Deep romantic love between Godiva and Eustace is central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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