Tag: historical fiction
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A Noble Cunning
I like how the religious details didn’t infuse the story. This was a devout woman who could have been Catholic or Protestant but was mostly devoted to her husband. Her loyalty, strength, and creative inspiration are sorely tested. Her friendships with other women stand her in good stead as she plans to spirit her husband…
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Top Hist Fic Picks for May 2023
May is all about spring flowers and, for me, Mother’s Day. It’s the month when the weather once more allows outdoor activities, and the garden is the place to be! May was named for the goddess Maia, and in the more recent past, May 1 was May Day, celebrated with a maypole dance. This year,…
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Top Hist Fic Picks for April 2023
April is a busy time in my family. Both my sons have birthdays in April, as do a collection of other relatives. Easter usually falls during this month, too, and this year my one-year-old grandson will be with us. Chocolate bunnies and Easter basket time! This year, I can also look forward to a new…
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Books About Books
I love books about books, bookstores, libraries… This month I read three of them. They were very different, and I enjoyed each of them for different reasons. THE LIBRARIAN OF BURNED BOOKS by Brianna Labuskes This book actually has three timelines, 1933, 1936, and 1944, and features three women. It’s based on the true story…
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On a Pedestal
“YOU CAN’T KNOCK A WOMAN OFF A PEDESTAL SHE BUILT HERSELF.” I don’t know who first said those words, but they are affirming.Throughout history, the image of the ideal woman has been created by men and includes attributes like being a good housewife and letting their husbands make all the decisions. Society imposes other requirements…