Elizabeth R. Andersen and The Alewives
Author Elizabeth R. Anderson and her novel The Alewives paired with a, well, beer!
About the Book:
Colmar, 1353 CE
Gritta, Appel, and Efi managed to survive the Black Death, only to find that they are in desperate need of money. With limited options and lots of obstacles, they band together to become alewives - brewing and selling ale in the free Alsatian town of Colmar. But when an elderly neighbor is discovered dead in her house, the alewives cannot convince the sheriff and the town council that her death wasn’t an accident, it was murder. As the body count piles up, the ale flows and mystery is afoot!
Set in the tumultuous years after the most devastating pandemic the world has ever experienced, The Alewives is a playful romp through a dark time, when society was reeling from loss and a grieving population attempted to return to normal, proving that with the bonds of love, friendship, and humor, the human spirit will always continue to shine.
About the Beverage: Elizabeth recommends pairing her novel with a Chimay red or any other Belgian beer because “This book is about three women who fight the patriarchy and brew ale in the years after the Black Death in the 14th century. A good, rich and malty beer is integral to the story, so it will be a delicious read all around.”
About the Author: Elizabeth R. Andersen is an independent historical fiction author living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. Her debut novel, THE SCRIBE, launched in July of 2021. Elizabeth is passionate about reviving (and eating) historical recipes, reading and supporting other historical fiction authors, and exploring the stunning Cascade mountains.
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Elizabeth is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Alliance of Independent Authors.
THE ALEWIVES would make a great book club read since it's entertaining, not too long, and discussion-provoking. It's available on Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and more!
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