Whitley’s review of Things Half in Shadow by Alan Finn. Postbellum America makes for a haunting backdrop in this historical and supernatural tale of moonlit cemeteries, masked balls, cunning mediums, and terrifying secrets waiting to be unearthed by an intrepid crime reporter. The year is 1869, and the Civil War haunts the city of Philadelphia […]
Judith’s review of The Outlaw Knight (The Fitzwarin Novels #3) by Elizabeth Chadwick New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick continues her tradition of gripping historical fiction with this tale of honor, treachery, and love spanning the turbulent reigns of four great medieval kings. Fulke FitzWarin has played many roles–loyal knight, dangerous outlaw, dashing lover, loyal […]
Holly‘s review of The Ambassador’s Daughter by Pam Jenoff Paris, 1919.The world’s leaders have gathered to rebuild from the ashes of the Great War. But for one woman, the City of Light harbors dark secrets and dangerous liaisons, for which many could pay dearly. Brought to the peace conference by her father, a German diplomat, […]
Ames’ review of Lily Of the Nile by Stephanie Dray. With her parents dead, the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony is left at the mercy of her Roman captors. Heir to one empire and prisoner of another, it falls to Princess Selene to save her brothers and reclaim what is rightfully hers… In the […]
Ames’ review of The Countess and the King by Susan Holloway Scott. Katherine Sedley lived by her own rules and loved who she pleased- until she became the infamous mistress of King James II… London, 1675: Born to wealth and privilege, Katherine is introduced to the decadent court of King Charles II, and quickly becomes […]