“A Bride of Convenience” by Jody Hedlund, out today, is the third in her bride ship series and perhaps my favourite! Whilst I recommend the … Read More ›
Tag: historical
My grandmother, Nana Iris, lived through World War Two, in Newport, Wales. At 13, she left school to keep house for her father who, as … Read More ›
Amanda Barratt’s novel “The White Rose Resists” is inspired by true events that take place during World War Two in Germany. It is as eye … Read More ›
“Before she even opened her eyes Mia Emerson knew it was going to be the worst day of her life.” Opening line of “Carolina Breeze” … Read More ›
“Death prowled the cellblock like a dark animal seeking prey—especially the weakest. But Oliver Ward would be hanged if he’d let the beast devour the … Read More ›
“The stars at night were big and bright. Eliza Gentry sighed. Was there any more beautiful sight?” Opening lines of The Chisholm Bride by Kathleen … Read More ›
“Today she might meet the man she’d marry. On the ship’s main deck, Arabella Lawrence stood absolutely still as a lady ought to do, even … Read More ›
“Meg’s father was gone. Again. She stood in his empty room for only a moment, summoning her wits.” Opening lines of “Veiled in Smoke” by … Read More ›
“Forgive my cryptic invitation to lunch, Miss Bracey, but I dared not go into detail on the chance your post was intercepted.” Opening line from … Read More ›
Benjamin Booker sat in the Old Bailey, pulse pounding. His most important case to date had finally been called to trial—his chance to prove himself … Read More ›
“Rhys ap Tudor braced himself against the ship’s bow, his eyes trained on the coastline ahead. The sky was blue, but a gusty wind filled … Read More ›
“Sometimes, despite time, distance, and a significant amount of ignoring it, the past never quite went away. Over the past two days, everything Jess had … Read More ›
After coming to love historical novels, I discovered a large gap in my knowledge of the development of the United States. The historical fiction series … Read More ›