The story opens with Seeress Medi and her brother Madog reclaiming leadership of the Eorlingas Tribe after overthrowing Edern, the man who had murdered their father. Their rule is tested immediately when Edern’s widow, Elaine, reveals she’s pregnant. Instead of executing her, they imprison her in the grainhouse—an early twist that sets the tone for…
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Tough Times on Coronation Close by Lizzie Lane | Book Review
Even without reading the earlier books in the series, I found The Close to be a richly woven, emotional story that swept me into the lives of its characters from the very first page. Set during the hardships of wartime, this book beautifully captures the daily struggles of ordinary people—especially the women—trying to protect their…
Enemies of the Crown by Peter Gibbons | Book Review
King Aethelred’s grip on the English throne grows more precarious by the day. His misguided policies—shaped by his inner circle of bishops—have not brought peace, but instead opened the floodgates to further Viking incursions. Sweyn Forkbeard, the fearsome battle-king of the Danes, is growing ever more bloodthirsty and relentless in his quest to conquer England….
Evil in Emerald by A. M. Stuart | Book Review
Harriet Gordon juggles her responsibilities at her brother’s school and her work as a typist for the police, but when she joins the local drama club for a bit of lighthearted fun, she quickly discovers that even in this seemingly cheerful group, secrets and tension simmer beneath the surface. When a murder shakes the community,…
Pendragon by Peter Gibbons | Book Review
This is a much more realistic retelling of King Arthur. In this book Arthur doesn’t come across as a myth so much as as a regular man. If that makes any sort of sense. In other stories there is this unreal quality about him but here we see him more human than myth. Peter Gibbons…
The Mersey Mothers by Sheila Riley | Book Review
This one picks up three years after the last book, “The Mersey Girls.” Each book can be read on its own, and you will be fine. In fact, I have not yet finished all of the others. However, I believe it is most likely beneficial to read them in order. In this book, we find…
Heaven and Hell for The Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane | Book Review
Here we are following three girls during World War 2 as they make their way in a world at war. The descriptions of the places and things is so accurate you feel as though you are right there with them. For Bridget Milligan we find her in the nursing services and more than a little…
Her Previous Self by Anne Allen | Book Review
This was certainly a blend of genres. I listed it as historical but that is not all that it is. It has time-travel, some romance, plenty of historical, and so much more. I hadn’t read any of the other books in the series so I am only assuming they are similar. That being said I…
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron | Book Review
This book is a tribute to the Parisenne’s who refused to give up on their city during the occupation. I typically enjoy this sort of books but for some reason I just couldn’t get into this book. Some of you though will love it. It is well written and I can’t put my finger why…
