Tag: historical fiction
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The Kingfisher by D.K. Marley
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…
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Five Historical Fiction Summer Reads
Today (June 18, 2021) 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…
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Irena’s War by James D. Shipman
Another World War II novel about the Warsaw ghetto. That’s what I thought when I received a copy of this book for review. And while it’s true that much of the background is familiar, every person who lived through this historical horror has their own story. Irena Sendler was a Polish resistance fighter who helped…
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Writing Historical Female Characters by Jill G. Hall
Guest post by author Jill G. Hall I’m the author of a dual timeline series about women searching for their place in the world connected by vintage finds. All three novels feature present day artist Anne McFarland and a counterpart female character from the past. I’ve been drawn to time periods undergoing social change for…
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The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull
(This review first appeared on PaperLanternWriters.com.) Thelma Morgan was the twin sister of Gloria Morgan, who married Reggie Vanderbilt and after his death became caught up in a spectacular custody battle for their daughter. Thelma is there by her sister’s side during most of it. Thelma had married Viscount Duke Furness and lived in England.…