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REVIEW of The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King
As private chef to several of the Renaissance Popes, Bartolomeo Scappi has seen his share of illicit love affairs and court intrigue. But when Bartolomeo dies, leaving dozens of journals written in cipher, his nephew and successor, Giovanni, discovers that Bartolomeo had a far more active role in those affairs and intrigue than anyone might…
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REVIEW of The Glovemaker by Ann Weisgarber
In the small Mormon settlement of Junction, Deborah has been waiting months for her husband Samuel to return. A traveling wheelwright, he has been delayed far into the winter, and she fears the worst. Samuel’s stepbrother Nels tells her of a rockslide on the road to their isolated town, but there is no confirmation of…
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REVIEW of The Adventurers by Jane Aiken Hodge
When a crew of Napoleon’s soldiers pillage young Sophie Von Hugel’s estate outside Leipzig, she escapes by the skin of her teeth, traumatized and unsure where to turn. At a nearby inn, she meets adventurer Charles Vincent over a game of cards, and in short order, they determine to flee to a nearby city. They…
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REVIEW of Runaway Bride by Jane Aiken Hodge
Jennifer Purchas has had the misfortune of her father and both brothers dying during the Napoleonic wars. Her acquistive uncle, Mr. Gurning, has seized control of her inheritance, and to make matters worse, he’s planning to marry her off to Mr. George Ferris, a friend of her late brother whom she’s never even met. Determined…
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REVIEW of From Ash and Stone by Julie Daines
Six years ago, Lady Margaret Grey had everything taken from her. On one dark night, her home was burned to the ground, her family was murdered by border reivers, and a mysterious curse was placed upon her that gives her unwanted perception and unbearable pain. After scraping by on the streets of sixteenth century London,…
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REVIEW of The Truth about Miss Ashbourne by Joanna Barker
As the orphan daughter of a lowly sea captain and a disinherited noblewoman, Juliana Ashbourne is forced to make her way in the world as a governess. When a solicitor informs her that her mother’s father has recently passed on, leaving Juliana a sizable inheritance in his will, Juliana is shocked to learn that she…
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REVIEW of Wager for a Wife by Karen Tuft
Lady Louisa Hargreave is on the verge of announcing her betrothal to the Earl of Kerridge when her family receives some shocking news: a promissory note written by her grandfather before she was even born makes her contractually obligated to wed another. And William Barlow, the impecunious Viscount Farleigh, has no intention of tearing up…
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REVIEW of A Desperate Hope (Empire State #3) by Elizabeth Camden
Alex Duval is the mayor of a town that’s received its death sentence. The residents will all receive compensation from the government and then their homes will be demolished to make way for a large reservoir to support the city of 1908 New York. Having lost his lawsuit against the government, Alex is prepared to…
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REVIEW of The Matrimonial Advertisement (Parish Orphans of Devon #1) by Mimi Matthews
For Helena Reynolds, a matrimonial advertisement in the newspaper may be her salvation. Constantly looking over her shoulder to make sure she isn’t followed, she takes the train to Devon to meet Justin Thornhill, the former army captain who owns Greyfriars Abbey and has advertised for a wife. He may be a complete stranger, but…
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Historical Fiction Reading Challenge 2019
Once again, Amy at Passages to the Past is hosting the Historical Fiction Reading Challenge, and once again, I’m all in. Level: Prehistoric (50+ Books). Each month Amy will post a LinkUp where participants can share their reviews of historical novels. It’s a fun way to hop around the blogoverse and discover new book blogs.…
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