Reviewed by JB
Historical fiction about the discoveries of fossils in England in 1830′s. Insight into the times and the perspectives of the era.
November 4, 2010
October 6, 2010
September 2, 2010
Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist
Reviewed by AR
Tillie is in the running for the post of ladies maid for Mrs. Vanderbuilt, when she’s recruited to teach Mack Danvers manners and etiquette. Sparks fly, endangering their futures at the Biltmore. Well written piece of historical Christian Fiction.
Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Grace Whitson
Reviewed by AR
In the late 1800s, a group of Civil War widows are lured out west by the promise of free land. Only, on the way they discover they’re to be mail order brides.
September 1, 2010
The Queen’s Fool by Philippa Gregory
Reviewed by PKD
Historical fiction (1550′s) Covers the transition from King Edward to Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Strong female protagonist who depicts the plight of Jewish people in Western Europe in this time period. “Fool” refers to protagonist’s “sight” of things to come. A terrific page turner without the raunchiness of her other novel, “The Other Boleyn Girl.”
Pope Joan by Donna Wolfolk Cross
Reviewed by KP
Historical fiction brings the legend to life. There is evidence of a female pope and Pope Joan chronicles her life story. Well written, very interesting. Describes the 9th Century in detail.
August 30, 2010
The Blind Contessa’s New Machine by Carey Wallace
Reviewed by LJI
Not much into the making of the “machine”, but a view of becoming blind and a view of life at that time.
August 20, 2010
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Reviewed by MAH
A race book expert traces the history of a 15th century Hebrew manuscript (Haggadah) created in Spain through its travels and survival of the Sarajevo bombings in the 1990′s. The narrator traces clues to analyze “the different hands that made, used, and protected it.” History, religion, culture, politics, book conservation, suspense, romance – all culled into one.
August 19, 2010
Remarkable Creatures by Tracey Chevalier
Reviewed by PW
If you like to read about independent women and historical discoveries, you will like this book. You will learn about early fossil discoveries and the impact on the scientific and religious communities.
April 14, 2010
The Heretics Daughter by Kathleen Kent
Reviewed by MB
Historical fiction covering the period of the Salem Witch Trials as told by a child. The story is also the true story of the author’s relative. An easy read and very moving, but sad tale part of our nation’s history.
