A Fantastic and Heartbreaking Story of Love and Loss: Review of A Beggar's Kingdom by Paullina Simons

Love was just the beginning … The second novel in Paullina Simons’ stunning End of Forever saga continues the heartbreaking story of Julian and Josephine, and a love that spans lifetimes.

Love is a tricky creature. More so when the person you love traverses the very matter of time and space itself. That is the love that Julian and Josephine are courting in this epic book two in Paullina Simons The End of Forever saga. Book one in this series, The Tiger Catcher, introduced us to Julian, Josephine and their whirlwind love at first sight. Julian is smitten. And Josephine has secrets that could tear them apart. But when Josephine suddenly dies, Julian’s life is destroyed. Given an opportunity to find Josephine again, Julian decides that any and all risks are worth the chance of finding true love.

When we start A Beggar’s Kingdom, Julian has already failed Josephine once. This second chance is his last and only hope of being with the woman he loves. But a second chance comes with a price.

We don’t want to give away any spoilers, but what we can tell you is that our star-crossed, yet doomed lovers are journeying through both history and geography in order to be together again. They face unimaginable odds and terrible danger at every turn. But what if all Julian and Josephine are doing is running down the time on destiny’s clock? Are they destined to be forever apart? Or will they find their happily ever after?

The trials and tribulations our characters face, the love and beauty they share, the bloodshed and betrayal of the world around them all comes together to weave a fantastic and heartbreaking story of love, adventure and loss. Paullina Simons is a master storyteller, capturing the very essence of all the times and places her characters travel to.

Once again, these characters are incredibly well-drawn and we’re hooked from the first page. A Beggar’s Kingdom is the perfect follow-up to The Tiger Catcher, and the ending leaves you desperately wanting more. Thankfully, book #3 is coming soon. All three books in the The End of Forever saga are being released in 2019 – perfect for binge reading! This series is perfect for fans of Outlander and The Time Traveller’s Wife, and a must-read for those who love epic romance. Because what could be more epic and romantic than being pursued through time and space by the one you love?

Buy a copy of A Beggar’s Kingdom here.

About the Author:

Paullina Simons was born in Leningrad, USSR in 1963. At the age of ten her family immigrated to the United States. Growing up in Russia Paullina dreamt of someday becoming a writer. Her dream was put on hold as she learned English and overcame the shock of a new culture.

After graduating from university and after various jobs including working as a financial journalist and as a translator Paullina wrote her first novel Tully. Through word of mouth that book was welcomed by readers all over the world.

She has since written Red Leaves, Eleven Hours, The Bronze Horseman, The Bridge to Holy Cross, (also known as Tatiana and Alexander.) The Summer Garden, The Girl in Times Square and Road to Paradise. Many of Paullina’s novels have reached international bestseller lists in countries including Australia and New Zealand.

Apart from her novels, Paullina has also written a cookbook, Tatiana’s Table, which is a collection of recipes, short stories and recollections from her best selling trilogy of novels, The Bronze Horseman, The Bridge to Holy Cross, (also known as Tatiana and Alexander) and The Summer Garden.