Tag: #HistoricalFiction

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)”

A Riveting Tale of Tragedy, Identity, and History: The Delegation (Book Review #2045)

In The Delegation, author Avner Landes delves into the complex, often tragic lives of two Soviet Jewish artists—Solomon Mikhoels, a world-renowned actor, and Itzik Feffer, a poet who became a government functionary. Set in Moscow in 1943, this novel weaves a tale of espionage,… Continue Reading “A Riveting Tale of Tragedy, Identity, and History: The Delegation (Book Review #2045)”

Rescue Run by John Winn Miller (Book Review #2037)

In Rescue Run, John Winn Miller crafts an electrifying and action-packed sequel to The Hunt for the Peggy C, plunging readers into the heart of World War II as Capt. Jake Rogers embarks on a perilous mission across Nazi-occupied Europe. Combining historical depth with… Continue Reading “Rescue Run by John Winn Miller (Book Review #2037)”

Consequence of Power by SABRINA LUND (Book Review #2027)

Consequence of Power: Isabella’s Season by Sabrina Lund is a captivating historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the opulence and intrigue of 18th-century London. Set in 1763, the story follows Isabella Thornbury as she navigates her first season in society, where charm, scandal,… Continue Reading “Consequence of Power by SABRINA LUND (Book Review #2027)”