Title: Bridge to Haven Author: Francine Rivers Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Abra was abandoned as an infant in the 1950s. Paster Ezekial Freeman found her under a bridge during his morning walk. She grew up in the city of Haven with an older ‘brother,’ Joshua. Abra was never content with her small town life. SheContinue reading “Bridge to Haven – Francine Rivers”
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The Winter Witch – Paula Brackston
Title: The Winter Witch Author: Paula Brackston Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Morgana is a pretty, young woman. She could catch the eye of any young suitor. Except that the people in her village think she’s odd because of her magical skills. Morgana also hasn’t spoken since she was a child. Her mother finds her aContinue reading “The Winter Witch – Paula Brackston”
The Hearts of Horses – Molly Gloss
Title: The Hearts of Horses Author: Molly Gloss Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Martha Lesson is a horse trainer in 1917 Eastern Oregon. Some take her on since many of the farm hands are fighting ing WW1. Martha travels around to a few farms going in a circle, switching out horses along the way. At first,Continue reading “The Hearts of Horses – Molly Gloss”
The Shadowy Horses – Susanna Kearsley
Title: The Shadowy Horses Author: Susanna Kearsley Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction Plot: Verity Grey is an archeologist searching for the lost Roman legion, the 9th. The 9th vanished after being sent to fight against the northern tribes of present day England and Scotland. She and some other researchers found some evidence of Roman lifeContinue reading “The Shadowy Horses – Susanna Kearsley”
Beyond All Dreams – Elizabeth Camden
Title: Beyond All Dreams Author: Elizabeth Camden Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Anna O’Brian is a librarian with the Library of Congress who specializes in maps. One day, she learns of a ship that’s disappeared at sea. Her curiosity gets the better of her and she searches for answers. In Anna’s search for answers, she meetsContinue reading “Beyond All Dreams – Elizabeth Camden”
Immanuel’s Veins – Ted Dekker
Title: Immanuel’s Veins Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Fantasy, Thriller Plot: Toma Nicolescu is a highly regarded soldier in the Russian Army. He is tasked with protecting two sisters, Lucine and Natasha Cantemir, and escort them back to Russia. They are staying with Vlad van Valerik. Both Toma and Vlad are taken by Lucine’s beauty. BothContinue reading “Immanuel’s Veins – Ted Dekker”
The Red Tent – Anita Diamant
Title: The Red Tent Author: Anita Diamant Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction Plot: Dinah is Jacob’s only daughter. He has twelve sons between four wives, this is early biblical times. But this is Dinah’s story and told through her eyes. She is loved by her mothers and is delighted whenever she is allowed to helpContinue reading “The Red Tent – Anita Diamant”
Guest Book Review – This is the Day
Thank you That Dad Stuff for another post. For all the sports lovers out there. Here’s Tim Tebow’s biography. “Bookworm Dad: Tim Tebow This is the Day: My kids are bookworms. They love to read. They did not get this trait from me. I hated reading when I was a kid. Fast forward 25-30 yearsContinue reading “Guest Book Review – This is the Day”
Guest Book Review – The Sweetness Followed
Thanks to That Dad Stuff for this review. The Sweetness Followed by James Morley III “Sweetness Followed is not some feel-good romp but rather an exercise in the slow dramatic burn. It’s an esoteric tale that can best be described as a hybrid of John Irving and Chuck Palahniuk. The sweet and the sourContinue reading “Guest Book Review – The Sweetness Followed”
The Siege – Arturo Pérez-Reverte
English Title: The Siege Original Spanish Title: El Asiedo Author: Arturo Pérez-Reverte Translated from Spanish by: Frank Wynne Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction Plot: The city of Seville is under siege by Napoleon’s army in 1811. The French navy is blockading the city. The ships send cannons on an almost daily basis to remind the citizensContinue reading “The Siege – Arturo Pérez-Reverte”
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