historical fiction

Book Review: The Man Who Lived Twice by David Taylor

Colonel George St. Leger Grenfell, has tried to make a name for himself, he meets extraordinary people, and lives long…

6 years ago

Book Review: The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash

While the story is told from the view point of several people, it is about Mrs. Ella May Wiggins, and…

6 years ago

Book Review: Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso Falcones

The author doesn’t paint Spain with rose colored glasses, he talks about bigotry, the horrible Inquisition, commerce, and economic inequality

6 years ago

Book Review: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

I truly enjoyed Ms. Mantel’s writing, it is sharp, distinct and lively. The portrayal of the characters is excellent and…

7 years ago

Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

I found the author’s explanation of how technology developed to make the buildings stronger, very interesting. The historical fiction aspect…

10 years ago

Book Review: Above All Things by Tanis Rideout

Above All Things by Tanis Rideou is an interesting book to discuss, the story is multilayered, the narrative is poetic…

11 years ago

Book Review: The Seven Wonders by Steven Saylor

The Seven Wonders: A Novel of the Ancient World by Steven Saylor is a collection of short stories starring the…

12 years ago

Thoughts on: Perla by Carolina De Robertis

An elegant, poetic book which tells of a young woman coming to grip with her own history at the time…

12 years ago

Book Review: The Personal History of Rachel DuPree by Ann Weisgarber

When her boss’ son, Isaac, returns from the army Rachel agrees to marry him and move with the ambitious and…

12 years ago

Book Review: Jacob T. Marley by R. William Bennett

A novel that follows the life and after-life of its title character. Many people will recognize Marley’s name from Charles…

13 years ago

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