Award winning author of historical fiction
I am, of course, familiar with Stanley and Livingstone of "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" This novel, by Kerry McDonald, is told from the point of view of Dr. Livingstone's sister, Janet. When the book opens, no one has heard from David Livingstone for years. Everyone, except his sister, believes he is dead. Then the mail… Continue reading Into Africa by Kerry McDonald
I am a sucker for a beautiful cover, and this book has one. I also love stories about King Arthur and the Outlander books. So when I saw this novel compared to those two, I knew I had to read it. I was not disappointed. Historical fiction must have a realistic setting that draws you… Continue reading The Kingfisher by D.K. Marley
Today the weather will be hot where I live, and the summer is projected to be hot and dry. Again. Nothing to do but stay inside the air-conditioned house and read. I know absolutely everyone has a summer reading list, so I’m going to try and recommend some books you may not have come across.… Continue reading Five Historical Fiction Summer Reads
In the words of Marty Ambrose, author of Claire’s Last Secret, Claire Claremont is “an incredibly intriguing person in her own right--and a missing voice in historical fiction.” I, too, am delighted by missing voices in historical fiction, and I loved this historical mystery centering around a lover of Lord Byron. Claire is the stepsister… Continue reading Claire’s Last Secret
(This review also appears on Paper Lantern Writers and Discovery) After teaching Mesopotamian history to sixth graders for many years, I wanted to love this book. It's not a time period that is overrun with historical fiction, and I love stories about real women. Starlight in the Dawn is very well researched and written. The… Continue reading Starlight in the Dawn: the Poetic Priestess Who Chose to Fight
