Category: Historical Fiction
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Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River – Vivid and Gripping
I am a big fan of Ariel Lawhon’s writing style, having first read Codename Helene in one sitting and then gobbled down I Was Anastasia in a matter of hours. The Frozen River is yet another wondrous piece of art to add to her repertoire in my eyes. I am a stranger to the timeframe and…
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Murder at the Merton Library – A Simple Afternoon Mystery
First, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone and anyone who has read my blog posts throughout the year. I never thought that I would actually get around to doing this so for it to already be my 81st post is something of a shock. I hope I have provided you…
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Another Banger in A Perilous Perspective
Hooray for another Anna Lee Huber novel where the main investigation plot is propelled by Kiera’s skillset and expertise. I am all for the showcasing of a characters skill and relevance and A Perilous Perspective did not disappoint. I have been waiting for an art forgery book and I’m so happy that when it finally…
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Carrie Soto is Back Revived My Love For Tennis
This is my first Taylor Jenkins Reid book and I can happily say that I really enjoyed it. She has a keen focus on her subject matter and does the research needed to ensure she gets the authentic, appropriate language and understanding required for such a story as Carrie Soto is Back. Not a lot…
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Murder at the Serpentine Bridge – Truely the Best Historical Fiction Murder Mystery Series
Andrea Penrose continues to put out incredibly engaging, twisted tales that I cannot help but sink my teeth into. Murder at the Serpentine Bridge has everything you could possibly want – a political gathering of the ages, a dastardly plot which threatens national security, a brilliant rag-tag gang of sleuths and a time pressure which…
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Divine Rivals is a Dream of a Read
I know, given how popular this book is on social media platforms, that you’ve heard all about it. You probably have had this on your TBR since the first week it popped up. I won’t take up too much of your time, but perhaps I can give you a dose of realism to take onboard…
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The Last Heir to Blackwood Library: A Haunted House – I Immediately Love It
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library is my first Hester Fox book, though after this it certainly won’t be my last. The setting is 1925 London and a woman finds herself the sole heir to an old estate in Yorkshire, an estate that has been owned by a very distant branch of her family. With…