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Tag Archives: Historical Fiction
Review of Some Danger Involved
In Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas, Cyrus Barker is looking for a new apprentice. Thomas Llewelyn is desperate and looking for a job. To both men’s amazement, Llewelyn passes Barker’s unconventional interview. Soon after, they are tasked with finding who has … Continue reading
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Tagged Book review, Historical Fiction, My Book Shelf, mystery, reading, Review of Some Danger Involved, Will Thomas
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Review of The Amber Room
In Steve Berry’s The Amber Room, Paul and Rachel Cutler are divorced. But when Rachel’s dad is murdered due to historical research on the Russian Amber Room, they band together to find the killers. However, the hunt proves harder and more … Continue reading
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Tagged Book review, Historical Fiction, My Book Shelf, reading, Review of The Amber Room, Steve Berry, suspense
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Review of Act of Oblivion
In Robert Harris’ Act of Oblivion, Charles II has ascended the throne after the death of Oliver Cromwell. The new King is bent on avenging the execution of his father, and Parliament, eager to please, passes the Act of Oblivion. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Book review, English, Historical Fiction, reading, Review of Act of Oblvion, Robert Harris
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Review of Apprentice to the Sea
In Philip McCutchan’s, Apprentice to the Sea, Tom Chatto sets sail on his inaugural voyage for Queen and country. Chatto’s sense of adventure is only surpassed by his sense of duty. Each desire will be tested as he faces the elements … Continue reading
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Tagged Apprentice to the Sea, Book review, Historical Fiction, naval, Philip McCutchan, reading
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Frontier fiction for Children: William O. Steele
by LoriBenton I’ve made a happy reading discovery. His name is William O. Steele (1917-1979). He was the award-winning author of historical fiction for children written in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Particularly fiction set on the 18th century frontier of Tennessee. That’s … Continue reading
Review of Lost in Darkness
In Michelle Griep’s, Lost in Darkness, Amanda Balfour returns home after her estranged father’s death to care for her disfigured brother who awaits revolutionary treatment. However, this operation may come at the cost of her career. As the siblings reunite and … Continue reading
Review of Ramble and Roar
In Catie Cordero’s début novel, Ramble and Roar, Eliza Belcourt is engaged by her parents’ arrangement, but she wants to pursue a music career. Against the convention of the day and her parents’ wishes, she runs away to New … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920'a, Catie Cordero, Christian fiction, Historical Fiction, Jazz Age, Review of Ramble and Roar
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Review of Map of Bones
In James Rollins’ Map of Bones, gunmen enter a cathedral, shoot worshippers during the service, and steal ancient relics that have belonged to the Catholic Church for centuries. Sigma Force has been called in to investigate and recover the stolen … Continue reading
Review of A Darker Sea
In his book, A Darker Sea, James L. Haley follows the adventures of Commander Bliven L. Putnam who is called to serve the United States once again. Great Britain is flexing her superior naval muscle, confiscating American ships and … Continue reading
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Tagged Great Britain, Historical Fiction, James L. Haley, Naval Warfare, Review of A Darker Sea, War of 1812
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Review of Where Serpents Sleep
In C.S. Harris’ Where Serpents Sleep, someone is killing ladies of the night and no one of consequence seems to care, except for one. But who will listen to her? She enlists the help of a former rival, Sebastian St. … Continue reading
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