This is the sequel for The Spanish Queen Title: The Queen of the Valley Author: Lorena Hughes Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Martin Sabater is now the proud owner of a cacao plantation in the Valle del Cauca in 1920’s Colombia. To show off his lifelong dream come true, he’s hosting a gala. That night, heContinue reading “The Queen of the Valley – Lorena Hughes”
Category Archives: 1920’s
Stand a Little Out of My Sun – Angelyn Christy Voss
Title: Stand a Little Out of My Sun Author: Angelyn Christ Voss Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Sophie is the granddaughter of Greek immigrants in the 50’s. Her brother Niko has started helping their not Greek father, Tom, fixing cars and radios. Niko is a quick learner who adores his father. Sophie has seen the darkerContinue reading “Stand a Little Out of My Sun – Angelyn Christy Voss”
Our Infinite Fates – Laura Steven
Title: Our Infinite Fates Author: Laura Steven Genre: Fantasy Plot: Arden and Evelyn have lived numerous lives, literally. Every life they find each other and fall in love. But their lives are always cut short. One of them kills the other just before their eighteenth birthday. There’s always some otherworldly creature following Arden and EvelynContinue reading “Our Infinite Fates – Laura Steven”
Where Trees Touch the Sky – Karen Barnett
Title: Where Trees Touch the Sky Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Marion Turner is a prominent member of the Save the Redwoods League in the 1920’s. She’s exploring a tract of land for the League when she meets Frank Duncan, the son of a timber baron. They hit it off despite their differences.Continue reading “Where Trees Touch the Sky – Karen Barnett”
The White Lady – Jaqueline Winspear
Title: The White Lady Author: Jaqueline Winspear Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Elinor de Witt grew up in Belgium in the early 1900’s. When WW1 breaks out and Germany occupies Belgium, a lady named Isabel asks Elinor, her sister, and mother for help with the Belgium Resistance Movement. Isabel asks the de Witt women to discreetlyContinue reading “The White Lady – Jaqueline Winspear”
A Redbird Christmas – Fannie Flagg
Title: A Redbird Christmas Author: Fannie Flagg Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Oswald Campbell has just received news that he might not have long to live. His doctor recommends he move somewhere in the south. But Oswald’s never left Chicago before. He finds a pamphlet about a winter home in Lost River, Alabama. It’s out ofContinue reading “A Redbird Christmas – Fannie Flagg”
Where Fire Falls – Karen Barnett
Title: Where Fire Falls Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Olivia Rutherford is a watercolor painter. She’s determined to hide her humble past. When her manager, Frank, secures her a job painting in Yosemite, she can’t pass it up. But it means facing parts of her past she’d rather forget. Clark Johnson is theContinue reading “Where Fire Falls – Karen Barnett”
The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett
Title: The Road to Paradise Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Margie has just arrived at Mount Rainer National Park. She’s been assigned to work under Park Ranger Ford Brayden. He’s hesitant to work with Margie because she’s got only book knowledge. But Margie is a quick learner and a good tour guide. ButContinue reading “The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett”
The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen
Title: The Kingdom of Sweets Author: Erika Johansen Genre: Fantasy Plot: Natasha and Clara are twins born on Christmas Eve. Their godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives Clara the ‘light blessing’ and Natasha the ‘dark blessing.’ Clara grows up beautiful and the center of attention. Natasha grows up plain and a wallflower. Natasha grows jealous of Clara. OneContinue reading “The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen”
Original Nancy Drew Series – Carolyn Keene
Title: Nancy Drew Series Author: Carolyn Keene Genre: Children’s Books, Mystery Plot: Join Nancy Drew as she solves mysteries around River Heights and around the world. She always gets help from her dad Carson, boyfriend Ned Nickerson, and cousins Bess and George. Sometimes Officer McGuiness asks for her help solving a case. She’s always willingContinue reading “Original Nancy Drew Series – Carolyn Keene”
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