Title: The Shadow Key Author: Susan Stokes-Chapman Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Dr. Henry Talbot has recently been dismissed from his position at his London hospital. After months of job searching, he takes a position at Plas Helyg, an English owned mansion in the Welsh countryside. Lord Julian Tresilian is the owner and Henry’s employer.Continue reading “The Shadow Key – Susan Stokes-Chapman”
Category Archives: England
Book of Temeraire 2 & 3 – Naomi Novik
Book 1 is His Majesty’s Dragon Title: Book 2 – Throne of Jade, Book 3 – Black Powder War Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Book 2 – John Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire, have been summoned to China to return Temeraire to the Chinese royal family. On their journey, they encounter troublesContinue reading “Book of Temeraire 2 & 3 – Naomi Novik”
The Rose Garden – Susanna Kearsley
Title: The Rose Garden Author: Susanna Kearsley Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Eva and Katrina Ward have always followed each other. When Katrina passed suddenly, Eva feels lost and alone. Eva’s asked to find a place to scatter Katrina’s ashes. She decides the best place to do that is near their hometown in Cornwall, atContinue reading “The Rose Garden – Susanna Kearsley”
The Man Made of Smoke – Alex North
Title: The Man Made of Smoke Author: Alex North Genre: Thriller Plot: Dan Garvie’s close encounter with the serial killer known as the Pied Piper as a child has haunted him into his adult life. He became a criminal profiler to help others. Then Dan gets word that his father, Jack, has died. So DanContinue reading “The Man Made of Smoke – Alex North”
Someone Else’s Shoes – Jojo Moyes
Title: Someone Else’s Shoes Author: Jojo Moyes Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Nisha Cantor is the wife of a wealthy businessman, Carl Cantor. She knows what she wants out of life and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, even if it pisses everyone else off. Out of the blue, Carl cuts her off and locks herContinue reading “Someone Else’s Shoes – Jojo Moyes”
Book of Temeraire 1 – Naomi Novik
Book 2 and 3 are Throne of Jade and Black Powder War Title: Book 1 – His Majesty’s Dragon Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Captain Laurence is in charge of a British ship during the Napoleonic Wars. After he and his men took a French ship captive, they find a dragon eggContinue reading “Book of Temeraire 1 – Naomi Novik”
Once a Queen – Sarah Arthur
Title: Once a Queen Author: Sarah Arthur Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Plot: Eva Joyce is a teenager who gets to spend the summer at her grandmother’s English manor. It’s a very sudden invite from her grandmother as Eva’s never talked to her or received a letter or card. Her mother hardly talks about her momContinue reading “Once a Queen – Sarah Arthur”
The Bedlam Detective – Stephan Gallagher
Title: The Bedlam Detective Author: Stephan Gallagher Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Sebastian Becker is an investigator with the Bethlehem Hospital, famously known as Bedlam, in the late 1800’s. His newest patient to look into is Sir Owain Lancaster. Sir Owain has recently returned from an adventure in the Amazon that went horribly wrong. He’sContinue reading “The Bedlam Detective – Stephan Gallagher”
The Bookbinder – Pip Williams
Title: The Bookbinder Author: Pip Williams Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Peggy Jones and her sister, Maude, are bookbinders in Oxford, England in 1917. She folds the pages of books into place. When WW1 starts, a wave of Belgium refugees fold into the city. Three Belgium women come to work in the bindery. Lotte, a refugee,Continue reading “The Bookbinder – Pip Williams”
The Winter Sea – Susanna Kearsley
Title: The Winter Sea Author: Susanna Kearsley Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Carrie McClelland is researching the 1708 attempt to put James Stewart back on the Scottish throne for her next book. She decides to visit the little town next to the Castle Slains ruins in Scotland. While there, Carrie bases her main character off oneContinue reading “The Winter Sea – Susanna Kearsley”
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