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Tag: #HistoricalFiction
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 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.
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)”
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)”
A Song at Dead Man’s Cove by Ana Yudin (Book Review #2093)
Haunting, atmospheric, and emotionally rich, A Song at Dead Man’s Cove is a masterfully woven tale of myth, memory, and the ghosts we carry—both literal and metaphorical.
The Girl of Many CrownsBy D.H. Morris (Book Review #2075)
D.H. Morris’s The Girl of Many Crowns is a sweeping, meticulously researched historical novel set in 9th-century Francia—a time of Viking invasions, royal power struggles, and emergent European kingdoms. At its heart is the powerful, true story of Princess Judith and the legendary knight… Continue Reading “The Girl of Many CrownsBy D.H. Morris (Book Review #2075)”
The Promise of Unbroken Straw By Ken Steele (Book Review #2065)
Ken Steele’s The Promise of Unbroken Straw is a sweeping, heartfelt novel that captures the quiet ache of loss, the tangled web of family secrets, and the strength it takes to carry the weight of a fractured past. Set against the stark beauty of… Continue Reading “The Promise of Unbroken Straw By Ken Steele (Book Review #2065)”
Like Embers in the Night by Andrew Goliszek (Book Review #2061)
Like Embers in the Night is a haunting, deeply affecting historical novel rooted in the harrowing true story of two survivors of Soviet labor camps and gulags. With unflinching detail and emotional power, the book chronicles the endurance of Janek, a Polish soldier, and… Continue Reading “Like Embers in the Night by Andrew Goliszek (Book Review #2061)”
Intrigue and Suspense in Parisian Detective Tales, Part One: Two Sisters by Marcel Marquié (Book Review #2046)
In Two Sisters, the first part of his Parisian Detective Tales trilogy, Marcel Marquié weaves a captivating post-WWII detective story set against the backdrop of a recovering Paris. The novel is steeped in the political tensions of the time, with France still grappling with… Continue Reading “Intrigue and Suspense in Parisian Detective Tales, Part One: Two Sisters by Marcel Marquié (Book Review #2046)”
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