Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon ~Review~

"They steal from us. We steal from them. We understand each other. But we don't understand the whites."Where the Lost Wander The Beaumont Bookworms selected Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon, a story about the Oregon Trail. Naomi May and her family are heading West, not long after the death of her husband. She …

Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden ~ARC Review~

“You can ignore those not born into wealth and leisure, or you can open your heart to people who work with their hands and minds to make the world a better place…Carved in Stone I absolutely love when Elizabeth Camden comes out with a new series. Empire State and Hope and Glory are some of …

Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran ~Review~

"Sometimes, it is not the kings and queen who make for the most fascinating history but the shadowy souls who happen to be in the right place at the right time."Madame Tussaud The French Revolution is one of the most fascinating, yet heartbreaking moments in history. Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran is a historical fiction …

The Voyage of Freydis by Tamara Goranson ~ARC Review~

Thank you, Tamara Goranson, NetGalley, and One More Chapter Books for the opportunity to read this book! It was released yesterday, July 22nd! The Voyage of Freydis by Tamara Goranson immediately sparked my interest! First. just look at that gorgeous cover! Second, I am all about the mythology/historical retellings at the moment. If you aren't …

Ribbons of Scarlet ~Review~

Ribbons of Scarlet is an anthology written by various authors. This novel is about six women during the French Revolution that has one direction and yet six different points of view. Part I: The Philosopher by Stephanie Dray is about Sophie de Grouchy. She does not want to be ruled by any man, but then …

The Faberge Secret by Charles Belfoure ~ARC Review~

Thank you NetGalley, Charles Belfoure, and Severn House Publishers for the opportunity to read this book. *Sigh*I was so excited to jump into The Faberge Secret by Charles Belfoure. The premise sounded promising! It was the second time it was published, so I figured if there were any errors, then they would be fixed. The …

The Home For Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman ~Review~

The Home For Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman takes place in Canada during the 1950s. There is hostility between the English and French. Maggie's parents are also both French and English and their home is filled with the same hostility and they don't want the same relationship for their children. Maggie sides with her father, …

Stonehenge by Bernard Cornwell ~Review~

I was hoping to have posted this review earlier this week. It is the perfect timing to discuss Stonehenge by Bernard Cornwell. I have developed quite an addiction to Bernard Cornwell's work. He has become one of my favorite historical fiction authors. You all know how much I loved The Saxon Stories series, (or The …

The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green ~Audiobook Review~

I will read anything by Jocelyn Green! She always has such spectacular historical detail! The Mark of the King begins in France and Juliane is a midwife. Overconfidence and a jealousy of fellow midwife result in the death of one of Juliane's patients. She is branded a murderer and sent to the Louisiana colony. The …

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel ~Audiobook Review~

When I was in college I got my degree in European History. One of my senior papers was on The Pilgrimage of Grace that occurred during the reign of Henry VIII. I will read anything about Tudor history. It is such a turbulent time period. So I figured that Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel would …