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Have You Discovered This Italian Masterpiece?
The Betrothed is an Italian literary masterpiece Italians revere, but most Americans have never heard of it. What’s so special about this nearly 200-year-old novel?
Great Historical Novels of the American West
As we in the northern hemisphere hope for signs of new life and spring, I’ve discovered a new (to me) author—Sandra Dallas, whose novels focus on common people often ignored by historians. I share brief reviews of two of her novels.
A Surprising Journey to Oregon’s Past
Imagine a captivating novel that involves pioneers migrating to the Oregon territory, Native Americans, and freed Blacks, with friendships bridging all three groups. In A Light in the Wilderness, author Jane Kirkpatrick weaves these topics in a fascinating way.
Seen Through a Servant’s Eyes
This month we review Emily’s House, a recent novel about Margaret Maher, an Irish maid in the Dickinson home and her relationship with Emily.
Season’s Greetings–A Story of Hope after Tragedy
My review of a recent novel, The Last Bookshop in London, an inspiring story of the power of books, courage, friendship, and hope as London endures the Blitz during World War II.
When You Think of Scotland…
This month, we feature two novels with roots in Scotland:
1. My review of Turn of the Tide, an award-winning novel by Margaret Skea
2. A new novel, The Apostates, by V.E.H. Masters
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Verona, 1571.
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