Tag: Historical Fiction
The German Heiress • Paperback: 384 pages• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (April 7, 2020) Synopsis “Meticulously researched and plotted like a noir thriller, The German Heiress tells a different story of WWII— of characters grappling with their own guilt and driven by the question of what they could have done to change the past.” —Jessica Shattuck, New York … Continue reading Blog Tour: The German Heiress by Anika Scott
Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction Release Date: April 21 Book 4 in The Rokesby Series Rating: Synopsis Georgina Bridgerton was ruined. She can either marry the man the purposefully ruined her, or live her life as a spinster. The Rokesbys don't want to see Georgie ruined, so the summon home their son to marry her. But … Continue reading First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Historical Fiction Book 1 in The Beautiful Series Rating: Synopsis Celine arrives in New Orleans hoping to escape her old live. She meets Sébastien Saint Germain and his La Cour des Lions. But while Celine is enjoying the gilitzy underworld of New Orleans, someone is murdering … Continue reading The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini Genre: Historical Fiction, Based on Real Events Rating: 4/5 Synopsis American Mildred Fish has just moved to Berlin to be with her husband Arvid. She loves Germany, but as Hitler and the Nazi party began to rise in power she knows he needs to be stopped. She and her … Continue reading Book Review: Resistance Women
Blood Countess by Lana Popovic Genre: Historical Fiction, Horror Release Date: January 28 Rating: 3/5 Synopsis Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a maid for the Countess Elizabeth Báthory. Soon Anna becomes Elizabeth’s friend and confidante. But Anna realizes she is really more of a prisoner and the countess could turn on her … Continue reading ARC Review: Blood Countess
Enchantee by Gita Trelease Genre: Young Adult Fantasy. Historical Fiction, Magical Realism Series: Book 1 in the Enchantee Series Rating: 5/5 Synopsis In an effort to save her family Camille Durbonne works la magie ordinaire, but that isn't enough. When times become desperate, Camille uses her magic to disguise herself as a noble person … Continue reading Book Review: Enchantee
Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Retelling, Historical Fiction Release Date: January 14, 2020 Rating: 4/5 Synopsis In the Summer of 1518, a strange dancing plague is released over the land and Lavinia is accused of witchcraft. Five centuries later, a pair of red shoes seal to Rosella Oliva’s … Continue reading ARC Book Review: Dark and Deepest Red
I love a good Mystery, and being that it is October it does seem a little fitting to talk about some of my favorite detective novels There is something about gathering clues and solving a puzzle that just makes me happy. My favorite tv show is Veronica Mars, so that tells you a … Continue reading My Favorite Detective Novels
New Oldbury, 1821In the wake of a scandal, the Montrose family and their three daughters—Catherine, Lydia, and Emeline—flee Boston for their new country home, Willow Hall. The estate seems sleepy and idyllic. But a subtle menace creeps into the atmosphere, remnants of a dark history that call to Lydia, and to the youngest, Emeline.All three … Continue reading Book Review: The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox