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Tag: #HistoricalFiction
Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens: Regarding Robberies and Race Horses by Elaine Mary Griffin (Book Review #2319)
Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens is a captivating historical mystery that elegantly blends crime, social intrigue, and the intoxicating world of early nineteenth-century horse racing. Elaine Mary Griffin immerses readers in Fairmount, a town buzzing with scandal, gambling, and secrets, where personal ambition and… Continue Reading “Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens: Regarding Robberies and Race Horses by Elaine Mary Griffin (Book Review #2319)”
Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta by Jennifer Wizbowski (Book Review #2313)
Poinsettia Girl by Jennifer Wizbowski is a beautifully immersive historical novel set in Venice, 1710, that explores music, identity, and the search for belonging. Based on the life of Agata de la Pieta, an orphan musician at the renowned Ospedale de la Pieta, the… Continue Reading “Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta by Jennifer Wizbowski (Book Review #2313)”
Paganini (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2312)
Niccolò Paganini was no ordinary violinist—he was a legend shrouded in both admiration and fear. In Paganini, Adam Fike revives the notorious nineteenth-century virtuoso in a way that feels immediate, cinematic, and darkly thrilling. Known for performances so breathtaking they seemed supernatural, Paganini inspired… Continue Reading “Paganini (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2312)”
However Long the Day by K.J. Kelly (Book Review #2306)
However Long the Day by K.J. Kelly is a deeply moving and beautifully written family saga that spans generations, geography, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the mining towns of Michigan and Montana and the sweeping beauty… Continue Reading “However Long the Day by K.J. Kelly (Book Review #2306)”
Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow by Kelvin Ray Oxendine (Book Review #2266)
Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow is an exceptional historical fiction novel by Kelvin Ray Oxendine that connects us to our history and brings us to the present, awakening a legacy of resistance that continues to be felt in the landscape and people of North Carolina… Continue Reading “Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow by Kelvin Ray Oxendine (Book Review #2266)”
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)”
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