Title: Six Days in Bombay Title: Alka Joshi Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Sona Falstaff is a nurse in 1930’s Bombay, India. One day, Mira Novak comes in to Sona’s hospital after a miscarriage. While Mira heals, the two become fast friends because of their shared half-Indian heritage. But her slow healing makes the doctor’s concerned.Continue reading “Six Days in Bombay – Alka Joshi”
Category Archives: France
Ghost Talkers – Mary Robinette Kowal
Title: Ghost Talkers Author: Mary Robinette Kowal Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Ginger Stuyvesant is an American living in London in the early 1900’s. When WW1 breaks out, Ginger helps out in a new volunteer corp of the military. This new corp is a group of mediums with military liaisons. The soldiers are trained toContinue reading “Ghost Talkers – Mary Robinette Kowal”
His Majesty’s Dragon – Naomi Novik
Title: 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 egg on board. The ship’s doctor says it’s due to hatch soon. They hurry to theContinue reading “His Majesty’s Dragon – Naomi Novik”
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”
The Secret Life of Sunflowers – Marta Molnar
Title: The Secret Life of Sunflowers Author: Marta Molnar Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction Plot: Emsley Wilson is an auctioneer for the rich and famous in Hollywood. When her grandma Violet has a stroke, Emsley flies out to New York City to take of things. Violet gives Emsley some family heirlooms, including a diary fromContinue reading “The Secret Life of Sunflowers – Marta Molnar”
Remember Me – Mario Escobar
Title: Remember Me Author: Mario Escobar Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Marco Alcalde is a young boy when the Spanish Civil War reaches his home town of Madrid. In desperation, his parents send Marco and his sister to Morelia, Mexico. The Mexican government promises to protect them and the other kids going there. But they’re treatedContinue reading “Remember Me – Mario Escobar”
London Seance Society – Sarah Penner
Title: London Seance Society Author: Sarah Penner Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to ask famed spiritualist and medium Vaudeline D’allaire about her recently murdered sister, Evie. Vaudeline’s specialty as a medium is speaking with the recently murdered. But Lenna and Evie are from London and Vaudeline can’t return toContinue reading “London Seance Society – Sarah Penner”
The Librarian of Saint Malo – Mario Escobar
Title: The Librarian of Saint Malo Author: Mario Escobar Translator: Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Jocelyn and Antoine marry in 1939 in Saint Malo, France. Shortly after, Jocelyn gets sick and Antoine is drafted into the French army. Jocelyn gets better while the Nazis start to occupy France. Jocelyn is a librarian and hides the booksContinue reading “The Librarian of Saint Malo – Mario Escobar”
As Old as Time – Liz Braswell
Title: As Old as Time – A Twisted Tale Author: Liz Braswell Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Plot: If you know the story of Beauty and the Beast, think again. This time there are a few changes to Belle’s story. Belle’s mom is the enchantress who cursed the Beast. Her mom, Rosalind, is on the ofContinue reading “As Old as Time – Liz Braswell”
Ana María and the Fox – Liana de la Rosa
Title: Ana María and the Fox Author: Liana de la Rosa Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Ana María Luna and her sisters, Isabela and Gabriela, have been sent to London to keep them safe. Their father is a high ranking politician in the Mexican government. The French have taken control of Mexico and the Luna familyContinue reading “Ana María and the Fox – Liana de la Rosa”