French-Revolution

REVIEW:  The Dark Palazzo by Virgina Coffman

REVIEW: The Dark Palazzo by Virgina Coffman

Dear Ms. Coffman, During my junior year of high school, I happened to take AP European History. I recall many things from that course, but what I chiefly remember is the section on the French Revolution. Perhaps it was my general interest in all things French during that phase of my adolescence, but I seem(…)

Friday Links of News & Deals: Amazon the Bully, Readers in need of help (me), and How to get an ebook refund

Friday Links of News & Deals: Amazon the Bully, Readers in need of help (me), and How to get an ebook refund

News Bayou Arcana is due out in the UK shortly. I can’t find it in the U.S. but it is a “southern gothic” horror anthology that brings together an all female team of artists and all male team of writers. From the Guardian: “There is a certain sensitivity that you find in women’s art that(…)

Friday Film Review: The Scarlet Pimpernel

Friday Film Review: The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) Genre: Historical Romance/Adventure Grade: well….it depends I don’t think I’d be too far off in saying that this is the definitive version of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Note I didn’t say the perfect version as there are plot problems galore plus some truly awful acting from a few of the cast members.(…)

REVIEW: You Only Love Once by Caroline Linden

REVIEW: You Only Love Once by Caroline Linden

Dear Ms. Linden, My book log shows that the last book I read of yours was What a Gentleman Wants, at the end of 2006. That doesn’t seem right; I was sure I’d read one of your books more recently than that. I suspect I’m confusing you with another author (maybe Carolyn Jewel?), but in(…)

REVIEW:  The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne

REVIEW: The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne

Dear Ms. Bourne: This was such a hard review to write and not for the same reason I struggled with The Spymaster’s Lady. The Spymaster’s Lady was more No Way Out and there were a lot of secrets and surprises that I didn’t want to give away. The Forbidden Rose is has more of a(…)

REVIEW: Mistress of the Revolution by Catherine Delors

REVIEW: Mistress of the Revolution by Catherine Delors

Dear Ms. Delors, First, I must compliment you on your mastery of the English language. It wasn’t until I was over halfway through the book that I went to your website and read your bio. Are there plans to translate the book into French? Second, I must say brava for managing to convey what was(…)

REVIEW: The Sparks Fly Upward by Diana Norman

Dear Mrs. Norman, When I heard you had a new book coming out, I skipped around the house for joy. Your books are like an entire box of dark chocolate covered caramel truffles. I want to eat the whole box at once but I force me to pace myself. It’s hard but it’s worth it(…)

REVIEW: The Fallen Angels by Bernard Cornwell (aka Susannah Kells)

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Let me say that even though I give The Fallen Angels a B+, I doubt that many people will want to read this one once I’ve finished with this review. How’s that for a ringing endorsement? It’s 1792 Paris and the full horror of the French Revolution has finally broken. In one(…)