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Category: Historical Fiction
Unpredictable Winds by Thomas T. Chin (Book Review #1662)
“Unpredictable Winds: A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Love and Loss in Wartime Shanghai” Thomas T. Chin’s “Unpredictable Winds” is a poignant narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of wartime Shanghai, where the characters grapple with the harsh realities of occupation, sacrifice, and the unpredictable twists… Continue Reading “Unpredictable Winds by Thomas T. Chin (Book Review #1662)”
Powerless in Poland “Growing up under the Nazi Regime” by June Triana-Schiada (Book Review #1656)
Title: A Heartfelt Journey of Resilience and Hope in “Powerless in Poland” by June Triana-Schiada “Powerless in Poland: Growing up under the Nazi Regime” by June Triana-Schiada offers readers a gripping and poignant narrative that delves into the lesser-known struggles of innocent German civilians… Continue Reading “Powerless in Poland “Growing up under the Nazi Regime” by June Triana-Schiada (Book Review #1656)”
White Slaves: 15 Years a Barbary Slave by Nicholas Kinsey (Book Review #1642)
In this meticulously researched and heart-wrenching historical account, the summer of 1631 is brought vividly to life as Dutch corsair and pirate Murad Reis unleashes terror upon the peaceful fishing village of Baltimore, Ireland. “White Slaves” narrates the harrowing story of 109 men, women,… Continue Reading “White Slaves: 15 Years a Barbary Slave by Nicholas Kinsey (Book Review #1642)”
Cat’s Curse by Kelley Heckart (Book Review #1636)
‘Cat’s Curse’ is a paranormal historical romance. This is the first book of the trilogy. Set in Scotland, we witness a love story between a prince and a succubus, Aedan and Cardea. While they can’t be together as the prince cannot touch anyone, and… Continue Reading “Cat’s Curse by Kelley Heckart (Book Review #1636)”
Something from Nothing: A Historical World Without the History By Marie McCurdy
I always feel a pang of envy for historical fiction authors whose chosen setting is a time and place where people kept records.
Carnival Songs by S.V. Brown (Book Review #1620)
‘Carnival Songs’ is a historical fiction set in Torrenceburg with, a complex town and much drama. From the beginning of the story, you immediately feel like sinking into it with a sense of waiting for something to go wrong.
Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters by Cynthia Neale (Book Review #1617)
‘Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters’ is a historical fiction about Catherine Montour and her life, filled with turmoil, perseverance, and bravery. It is a compelling story set in the mid-1700s when Catherine was young and expected to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps as… Continue Reading “Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters by Cynthia Neale (Book Review #1617)”
Find Me In Time: Meeting Columbus by L.T. Caton (Book Review #1615)
‘Find Me In Time: Meeting Columbus’ is a historical fiction and a time travel adventure story. The drama begins when five friends find a magical tree that transports them back to 1492 and introduces them to Columbus, who has conquered the world and is… Continue Reading “Find Me In Time: Meeting Columbus by L.T. Caton (Book Review #1615)”
The Water at the End of the World by Michael Easterling (Book Review #1608)
‘The Water at the End of the World’ is a historical fiction about a rich and interesting world where Capac Inca, the emperor of Tahuantinsuyu, stops at the village of Qomermoya. At the same time, he is on his way to visit the dealing… Continue Reading “The Water at the End of the World by Michael Easterling (Book Review #1608)”
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