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Tag: #HistoricalFiction
Hunting the Red Fox by W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr. (Book Review #2264)
A delightful combination of humor, a fast-moving plot, and unexpected twists appears in W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr.’s delightful historical fiction novel: Hunting the Red Fox. Roger Mace, the aspiring author, was searching for the untold stories of ordinary people. Through a combination of chance… Continue Reading “Hunting the Red Fox by W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr. (Book Review #2264)”
The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly by Phillip S. Roberts (Book Review #2246)
Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly, an American daredevil who had worked in many professions, including sailor, boxer, stuntman, and pole-sitter, is a unique character from the 1920s and early 30s. The author, Phillip Roberts, brings Kelly to life in The Luckiest Fool on Earth, a beautifully… Continue Reading “The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly by Phillip S. Roberts (Book Review #2246)”
The Blade of Milan by Warren R. Basla (Book Review #2233)
The Blade of Milan by Warren R. Basla is a gripping historical adventure that masterfully blends suspense, strategy, and human drama. Set against the rich, turbulent backdrop of Renaissance Italy, the novel immerses readers in a world of political intrigue, dueling families, and shifting… Continue Reading “The Blade of Milan by Warren R. Basla (Book Review #2233)”
Review of Requiem by KM Bailey (Book Review #2216)
Requiem by KM Bailey is a poignant and beautifully crafted historical drama set in rural Bedfordshire, capturing the complex lives of the working-class Baxter family in the aftermath of World War I. Told through the perspectives of the Baxter brothers, Tom and Billy, and… Continue Reading “Review of Requiem by KM Bailey (Book Review #2216)”
Love & Homegrown Magic by Patricia Bossano (Book Review #2096)
Patricia Bossano’s Love & Homegrown Magic is a luminous, multigenerational tale that weaves together real-life events with a touch of spiritual enchantment. Based on the life of the author’s mother, this immigrant’s story unfolds across decades and continents, capturing the soul of a woman… Continue Reading “Love & Homegrown Magic by Patricia Bossano (Book Review #2096)”
What Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2225)
Jonathan Bockian’s What Was Forbidden is a masterfully woven tale of love, loss, ideology, and resilience set in the cloistered yet richly complex world of the Venice Ghetto in 1672. Inspired by a real historical murder, Bockian’s debut novel is a gripping literary mystery… Continue Reading “What Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2225)”
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)”
The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)
The Washashore is an absorbing, atmospheric novel that pulls the reader into another time and place with astonishing ease. Its pages are soaked in sea air, shadowed by old-world expectations, and lit by the quiet courage of someone trying to find their footing in… Continue Reading “The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)”
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