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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
It’s 1865: What’s a Woman to Do?
What’s a Woman to Do? The Physician’s Daughter, by Martha Conway, skillfully navigates the drama of the creative ways Vita pursues her ambition in the Civil War era, when women have limited control over their destinies.
Take a Break with the Austens!
Miss Austen, by Gill Hornby, offers insights into Jane Austen’s life through her younger sister, Cassandra.
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Verona, 1571.
When Caterina welcomes her husband’s brilliant student, Alessandro, into their home, she has no idea how he will heighten the danger her family faces as the Inquisition closes in.
Immerse yourself in rich historical detail and high emotional stakes in this dramatic story of danger and conscience!