Tag Archives: Historical Fiction

Book Review: An Enemy Like Me by Teri M. Brown

Posted on January 27, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: How does a man show his love – for country, for heritage, for family – during a war that sets the three at odds? What sets in motion the necessity to choose one over the other? How will this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Murder Spoils the Fair (Dodo Dorchester #8) by Ann Sutton

Posted on January 16, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: A high profile national fair, a murdered model. Can Dodo solve the crime before it closes the fair? The historic British Empire Fair of 1924 is set to be officially opened by the king at the new Wembley Stadium … Continue reading →

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Book Beginnings on Fridays and Book Blogger Hop: January 5, 2023

Posted on January 6, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted each week by Rose City Reader. It’s a chance to share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading this week. You can check out others’ book beginnings here. I’m also going to link … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Daughters of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt

Posted on December 21, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Thunder Road by Colin Holmes | Lone Star Book Blog Tour

Posted on December 10, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THUNDER ROAD by Noir / Suspense / Historical Fiction Publisher: CamCat Books Publication Date: February 15, 2022 Page count: 384 pages SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY! In this gamble, more than a few poker chips are at stake. When an Army … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Murder at St. Saviour’s by Merryn Allingham

Posted on November 26, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: Bookshop owner and amateur detective Flora Steele teams up with handsome crime writer Jack Carrington to unravel a curious murder in the village of Abbeymead! Sussex, 1956: When Flora and her partner-in-crime-solving, Jack, arrive at the charming church of St Saviour’s the … Continue reading →

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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Sweet Jane, Just One Look, and I’ll Be Seeing You by Joanna Easley

Posted on November 11, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

SWEET JANE, JUST ONE LOOK, & I’LL BE SEEING YOU by Joanne Kukanza Easley SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY! SWEET JANE 2019 Wisdom-Faulkner Award finalist 2020 Adult Fiction winner Texas Author Project 2020 Sarton Award Finalist 2020 Eric Hoffer Award Short … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

Posted on October 12, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano

Posted on October 7, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE LOST MELODY by Joanna Davidson Politano Historical Romance / Christian Fiction Publisher: Revell Pages: 384 pages Publication Date: October 4, 2022 SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY! When concert pianist Vivienne Mourdant’s father dies, he leaves to her the care of … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Thread Collectors by Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman

Posted on September 29, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary:  “An unforgettable story of female strength, hope and friendship. This collaborative work is magnificent—a true revelation!” —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star “A brilliant story brimming with unexpected friendships and family ties. Historically sound … Continue reading →

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