B- Reviews / Book Reviews17th-century / adaptation / Dwarf / English-Civil-War / First-Person / Historical / Historical fiction / Stuart-EnglandNo Comments
‘I want you to remember something, Nat. You’re small on the outside. But inside you’re as big as everyone else. You show people that and you won’t go far wrong in life.’ A compelling story perfect for fans of The Doll Factory, The Illumination of Ursula Flight and The Familiars. ... more >
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In the late summer of 1630, 23-year old Li Bing writes the provincial level imperial examinations, the first step towards entering the Chinese civil service. He is tormented by a dream of 18 cranes, and as he awaits his exam results he seeks out insights from those around him to ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsEngland / family relationships / Historical fiction / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / murder mystery / murder-investigation4 Comments
England. 1191. After the death of her friend and patron, King Henry II, Adelia Aguilar, England’s vaunted Mistress of the Art of Death, is living comfortably in retirement and training her daughter, Allie, to carry on her craft—sharing the practical knowledge of anatomy, forensics, and sleuthing that catches murderers. Allie ... more >
Book Reviews / C+ ReviewsAmerican historical / Historical / Historical fiction / strong heroine / turn of the 20th century / westernNo Comments
Shay Billings is pleasantly surprised at discovering a new bridge over the river, as it cuts several miles from his trip into town. Ambushed and left for dead, he has even more cause to be grateful when the bridge-builder saves his life. Shay’s savior turns out to be a mysterious ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsAmerican historical / Civil-War / Historical / Historical fiction / Musicians / Reconstruction / texas / War / Military / western2 Comments
In March 1865, the long and bitter War between the States is winding down. Till now, twenty-three-year-old Simon Boudlin has evaded military duty thanks to his slight stature, youthful appearance, and utter lack of compunction about bending the truth. But following a barroom brawl in Victoria, Texas, Simon finds himself ... more >
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She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor This book was a bit dense for flighty me, but it was also a very absorbing and informative history of the four women who attempted to sort-of-kind-of rule England before Elizabeth I. Those women were the Empress Matilda, who ... more >
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