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Category: Historical Fiction
SIX YEARS OF ABSENCE By Alain Rolland (Book Review #1963)
“A Journey of Endurance and Hope in Six Years of Absence” In Six Years of Absence, Alain Rolland takes readers on an emotional and gripping journey through the life of Alexandre, a man whose peaceful existence in Brittany is shattered when war is declared… Continue Reading “SIX YEARS OF ABSENCE By Alain Rolland (Book Review #1963)”
Marked for Fire – Tales of The Gaia by James Clarke (Book Review #1917)
James Clarke’s Marked for Fire delivers an exhilarating journey into The Gaia, a primeval world teeming with natural energy, elemental power, and mythic intrigue. The first in a planned four-book series, this high-fantasy adventure sets the stage for a battle between man and nature,… Continue Reading “Marked for Fire – Tales of The Gaia by James Clarke (Book Review #1917)”
Asayi: An Autistic Teen’s Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan by Sharon Curcio (Book Review #1919)
*Asayi: An Autistic Teen’s Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan* by Sharon Curcio is a gripping and richly layered novel that delves into the complexities of medieval Japan through the eyes of an autistic protagonist. The story follows Asayi, a young woman… Continue Reading “Asayi: An Autistic Teen’s Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan by Sharon Curcio (Book Review #1919)”
A Teller of Tales by Marilyn Pemberton (Book Review #1911)
Set in Wednesbury from 1822 to 1828, “A Teller of Tales” by Marilyn Pemberton weaves a poignant and compelling narrative around Lizzie, a determined fifteen-year-old who has dedicated her life to caring for her younger brother Bobbit, who was born with significant disabilities. This… Continue Reading “A Teller of Tales by Marilyn Pemberton (Book Review #1911)”
Jersey Girl by Michelle Salmon (Book Review #1906)
*New Jersey Girl* by Michelle Salmon transports readers back to 1993, following the journey of young Melissa as she transitions from the sunny shores of California to the unpredictable world of a New Jersey middle school. This heartwarming and humorous tale delves into the… Continue Reading “Jersey Girl by Michelle Salmon (Book Review #1906)”
Hellalyle and Hildebrand by Tagai Tarutin (Book Review #1902)
“Hellalyle and Hildebrand” by Tagai Tarutin is a captivating tale set in the historical backdrop of the Baltic and Kievan Rus. This narrative centers around Hellalyle, an innocent young noblewoman whose grace and virtue make her a living legend. Her father, the king, must… Continue Reading “Hellalyle and Hildebrand by Tagai Tarutin (Book Review #1902)”
A Small Compass by Cinda Gault (Book Review #1886)
Cinda Gault’s “A Small Compass” is a sweeping historical novel set in the early 19th century, chronicling the intertwined lives of two formidable women, Isobel Gunn and Marie-Anne Gaboury, as they navigate the challenges of identity, love, and survival in the fur-trading frontiers of… Continue Reading “A Small Compass by Cinda Gault (Book Review #1886)”
A Remarkable Stillness by Jonathan Rush (Book Review #1879)
Jonathan Rush’s “A Remarkable Stillness” is a poignant and elegantly crafted historical novel that transports readers to the heart of wartime London through the life of Winfred Marshall, a gifted young Australian pianist. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Rush intertwines the… Continue Reading “A Remarkable Stillness by Jonathan Rush (Book Review #1879)”
Tayvie’s Story by Mim Eichmann (Book Review #1878)
Mim Eichmann’s “Tayvie’s Story” is an emotionally charged and historically rich narrative that captures the tumultuous life of Tayvie Jackson, a young biracial jazz singer navigating the complexities of race, politics, and survival during the 1930s and ’40s. Set against the backdrop of the… Continue Reading “Tayvie’s Story by Mim Eichmann (Book Review #1878)”
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