My usual MO is to read a book in its entirety before reviewing it, but for the sake of timeliness, I wanted to share what I’m reading this holiday season. I decided to pick “fun reads” and "light reads" to finish out the year. Fiction A Wish For Father Christmas I finished this first book… Continue reading What I’m reading now at Christmas
Tag: historical fiction
A Review of Edenbrooke 1 & 2
I started reading Julianne Donaldson’s “Edenbrooke: A Proper Romance” as a nice bedtime story, but I found myself reading chapter after chapter…and not sleeping. Marianne’s mother died while riding and she feels indirectly responsible, but responsible, nonetheless. Part of that reason is because she is sent to live with her grandmother in Bath not long… Continue reading A Review of Edenbrooke 1 & 2
A novel for NYC art & history lovers
Historical fiction provides a way for writers to imagine possible dialogue and scenes as they research the facts about an era's people and times. They weave a new story and breathe life into historical figures and places, much like a historian or docent at a museum. In her latest novel "The Magnolia Palace," Fiona Davis… Continue reading A novel for NYC art & history lovers
A novel for NYC art & history lovers
Historical fiction provides a way for writers to imagine possible dialogue and scenes as they research the facts about an era's people and times. They weave a new story and breathe life into historical figures and places, much like a historian or docent at a museum. In her latest novel "The Magnolia Palace," Fiona Davis… Continue reading A novel for NYC art & history lovers
A return to medieval times…
While reading Lady At Arms, Tamara Leigh kept dropping breadcrumbs, hints for the reader to continue reading Baron Gilbert Balmaine's story. Why did Lady Graeye (pronounced Gray) Charwyck give him so much trouble? I could not wait. I had to find out why in "Lady of Eve, Book 2,". The scene opened with Lady Graeye… Continue reading A return to medieval times…
The Highwayman kept riding…
“A Cross-Country Trip through Regency England Brings Intrigue, Rogues, and High Adventure.” Michelle Griep’s “The Noble Guardian” had me so engrossed in this tale I had a hard time shutting my light off at night to go to sleep. The Regency romace reads like a stand-alone novel, but I later learned it's part of “The… Continue reading The Highwayman kept riding…
Secret letters and secret rooms: A Review of Ladd’s “The Letter from Briarton Park”
Imagine you are a 19th century woman who thought you knew all you needed to know about your past. You were about to leave to find work elsewhere. The school where you lived since a child would close soon. But then, as she lay dying, the headmistress told you she's held onto a letter for… Continue reading Secret letters and secret rooms: A Review of Ladd’s “The Letter from Briarton Park”
Review of 2022 debut novel “Black Cake”
I just finished the novel Black Cake, which is on Goodreads members’ list of the most anticipated books of 2022. Charmaine Wilkerson grabbed my interest from the first troubling scene in the prologue. From the editor's synopsis, I knew estranged siblings Byron and Benny had come together following the death of their mother. Eleanor Bennett… Continue reading Review of 2022 debut novel “Black Cake”
A review of “The House at the End of the Moor”
I am a Victorian literature fan, so I am delighted when I read from a kindred spirit. Michelle Griep's “The House at the End of the Moor” not only has a Bronte-loving character, but it's like she donned Dickens' writing cap or something and created characters he would love. The story featured three main characters… Continue reading A review of “The House at the End of the Moor”
Shipwreck, smugglers, and scoundrels – oh, my!
Danger at sea, survivors of shipwreck, smugglers and scoundrels filled my mind and had me hooked while reading “The Light at Wyndcliff” by Sarah E. Ladd. The third book in the Cornwall Novels series took place in 1820 and opened with a prologue introducing a new character to the series, Evelyn Bray. She and her… Continue reading Shipwreck, smugglers, and scoundrels – oh, my!
The Waiting Room 