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Category: Historical Fiction
An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2184)
Cynthia Joyce Clay’s An Affection for an Unmarried Lady is a masterful homage to the Regency romance tradition, infused with clever twists, layered emotional entanglements, and a vivid sense of time and place. With elegant prose and a deep understanding of aristocratic mores, Clay… Continue Reading “An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2184)”
Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)
Unspoken: A Dust Novel delivers a gripping and emotionally resonant story of survival, separation, and the enduring bonds of family. Set against the bleak backdrop of the 1935 Dust Bowl, this first installment in The Dust Series follows ten-year-old Ruby Lee Becker, a girl… Continue Reading “Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)”
An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2159)
Cynthia Joyce Clay’s An Affection for an Unmarried Lady is a masterful homage to the Regency romance tradition, infused with clever twists, layered emotional entanglements, and a vivid sense of time and place. With elegant prose and a deep understanding of aristocratic mores, Clay… Continue Reading “An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2159)”
The Chronicles of Merlin by Barry Kellman (Book Review #2129)
The Chronicles of Merlin is a richly imaginative, poetic retelling of the mythic origins of Merlin—here known first as Llailoken, or Loki—a child born of both human and supernatural lineage. Authored with lyrical depth by Barry Kellman, the novel transports readers into a myth-infused,… Continue Reading “The Chronicles of Merlin by Barry Kellman (Book Review #2129)”
The Broken Fife by Gary C. Demack (Book Review #2136)
The Broken Fife is a deeply emotional and morally complex historical novel that blends the harsh realities of the American Civil War with the tender humanity of forbidden love, sacrifice, and redemption.
Aletheia Vol I: In The Shadows by Luigi A Kohli (Book Review #2130)
Luigi A. Kohli’s Aletheia: In The Shadows is an ambitious and gripping historical fiction novel that dares to step into the aftermath of Ben-Hur—one of the most iconic novels of the 19th century. With sharp prose and cinematic depth, Kohli resurrects a world teetering… Continue Reading “Aletheia Vol I: In The Shadows by Luigi A Kohli (Book Review #2130)”
Let’s Go, Darby! by Linda Rosenbaum (Book Review #2128)
Let’s Go, Darby! is a heartwarming middle-grade historical fiction picture book that brings to life the inspiring true story of ten-year-old Georgie Titus. Born with clubfoot in 1898, Georgie faces isolation and cruelty in his small town, unable to walk or attend school. But… Continue Reading “Let’s Go, Darby! by Linda Rosenbaum (Book Review #2128)”
A Tuft of Thistledown by Anon (Book Review #2108)
A Tuft of Thistledown is a haunting and beautifully told historical novel that delves into the emotional aftermath of the Trail of Tears, exploring themes of love, betrayal, cultural survival, and the weight of hidden motives. Told with deep sensitivity and reverence for the… Continue Reading “A Tuft of Thistledown by Anon (Book Review #2108)”
1066 – THE YEAR OF INVASIONS by Louis Latzer (Book Review #2106)
1066 – THE YEAR OF INVASIONS is a richly imagined and intricately woven alternate history novel that redefines the outcome of one of the most pivotal years in European history. Combining historical accuracy with inventive twists, this story dares to ask, “What if the… Continue Reading “1066 – THE YEAR OF INVASIONS by Louis Latzer (Book Review #2106)”
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