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Category: Historical Fiction
One More Seat at the Round Table: A Novel of Broadway’s Camelot by Susan Dormady Eisenberg (Book Review #1667)
“Love and Limelight: One More Seat at the Round Table – A Theatrical Triumph of Heart and Ambition” Susan Dormady Eisenberg’s enchanting novel, “One More Seat at the Round Table,” offers readers a captivating backstage pass to the tumultuous world of Broadway during the… Continue Reading “One More Seat at the Round Table: A Novel of Broadway’s Camelot by Susan Dormady Eisenberg (Book Review #1667)”
THE BOY IN THE RAIN by Stephanie Cowell (Book Review #1666)
“The Boy in the Rain: A Poignant Tale of Love and Peril in Edwardian England” Stephanie Cowell’s “The Boy in the Rain” immerses readers in the delicate and perilous world of Edwardian England, where love between two men is fraught with danger and societal… Continue Reading “THE BOY IN THE RAIN by Stephanie Cowell (Book Review #1666)”
THE ADORED ONE, a novel of Lillian Lorraine & Florenz Ziegfeld by Susanne Dunlap (Book Review #1665)
“The Adored One: A Captivating Tale of Love, Ambition, and Triumph” In Susanne Dunlap’s “The Adored One,” readers are transported to the dazzling world of early 20th-century New York, where the life of young Lillian Lorraine unfolds against the backdrop of Broadway’s golden age.… Continue Reading “THE ADORED ONE, a novel of Lillian Lorraine & Florenz Ziegfeld by Susanne Dunlap (Book Review #1665)”
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.
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