Tag Archives: Historical Fiction

Book Review: Sunflowers Beneath the Snow by Teri M. Brown

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

Synopsis: A Ukrainian rebel. Three generations of women bearing the consequences. A journey that changes everything. When Ivanna opens the door to uniformed officers, her tranquil life is torn to pieces – leaving behind a broken woman who must learn … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The French for Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery #10) by Verity Bright

Posted on June 2, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: A grand villa, croissants for breakfast and a dead body in the wine cellar… Lady Swift can’t seem to take a vacation from murder! Summer 1923. Lady Eleanor Swift is finally persuaded by her butler, Clifford, to take a villa in the south of France … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour and Book Review: Mrs. England by Stacey Halls

Posted on April 18, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary: Simmering with slow-burning menace, Mrs. England is a portrait of an Edwardian marriage, an enthralling tale of men and women, power and control, courage, truth and the very darkest deception. West Yorkshire, 1904. When recently graduated Ruby May … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: The Spark of Love by Amanda Cabot | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on March 16, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE SPARK OF LOVE by AMANDA CABOT Categories: Fiction / Christian / Historical Romance Series: Mesquite Springs Series, Book 3 Publisher: Revell Date of Publication: March 1, 2022 Number of Pages: 352 pages  Scroll down for Giveaway! She’s determined to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Prince and the Prodigal by Jill Eileen Smith

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

Synopsis: Joseph is the pampered favorite son of the patriarch Jacob. His older brothers, deeply resentful of his status in the family, take advantage of the chance to get rid of him, selling him to slave traders and deceiving their … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour and Book Review: A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox

Posted on February 3, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary: Augusta Podos has just landed her dream job, working in collections at a local museum, Harlowe House, located in the charming seaside town of Tynemouth, Massachussetts. Determined to tell the stories of the local community, she throws herself … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Italian Island by Daniela Sacerdoti

Posted on January 14, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Title: The Italian Island Author: Daniela Sacerdoti Publisher: Bookouture Publication Day: January 11, 2022 Where to buy: Amazon: https://bit.ly/3qOuXK2Apple: https://apple.co/2ZMSAsTKobo: https://bit.ly/3jR4okvGoogle: https://bit.ly/3w1MbG5 Genre: Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction, Dual Timeline Would I recommend: Yes Book Description: My darling girl, don’t make … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Before the Alamo by Florence Byham Weinberg | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on December 15, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

BEFORE THE ALAMO: A Tejana’s Story by FLORENCE BYHAM WEINBERG Genre: Historical Fiction / Texas History  Publisher: Maywood House Date of Publication: September 17, 2021 Number of Pages: 296 pages   Scroll down for Giveaway! Emilia Altamirano, half Otomí Indian, … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby

Posted on December 14, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary: With the same atmosphere and imagination of THE BOOK OF HIDDEN WONDERS, Polly Crosby’s new novel, THE WOMEN OF PEARL ISLAND, is set on a lush, secluded island where family secrets bring together an unlikely friendship. On a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Healing of Natalie Curtis by Jane Kirkpatrick

Posted on October 10, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

From Goodreads: Classically trained pianist and singer Natalie Curtis isolated herself for five years after a breakdown just before she was to debut with the New York Philharmonic. Guilt-ridden and songless, Natalie can’t seem to recapture the joy music once … Continue reading →

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