Tag: Historical Fiction

Book Review and Discussion – The Murmur Of Bees by Sofia Segovia

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Translated by: Simon BruniPages: 462Published: 1st March 2015Genre: Historical/Literary FictionTrigger warnings: Injury detail, child death, grief This was a buddy read with my friend Kriti, our second of 2020. We talked about the book in detail at various intervals, taking it in turns to ask each other questions and write down our observations. It was a fun discussion, and … Continue reading Book Review and Discussion – The Murmur Of Bees by Sofia Segovia

ARC Book Review – The Woman In The Painting by Kerry Postle

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Pages: 384Published: 22nd May 2020Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Homophobia, sexual references 1508. In Rome artists are everywhere, and feted as gods. But the most celebrated amongst them, a man who can paint beauty itself, is Raphael. When he touches brush to canvas, his subjects burst to life; he takes base metal and turns it to glistening gold. When Raphael … Continue reading ARC Book Review – The Woman In The Painting by Kerry Postle

Blog Tour + Review – The Saracen’s Mark by S.W. Perry

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Hello everyone, It is my stop on the blog tour for the The Saracen's Mark by S.W. Perry, the third instalment of the Jackdaw Mysteries. Many thanks to Anne Cater and the publisher Corvus Books for allowing me to take part, and for sending me a free review copy. The cover is rather spectacular, and it made … Continue reading Blog Tour + Review – The Saracen’s Mark by S.W. Perry

Book Review – Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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Pages: 368Published: 14th August 2018Genre: Historical Fiction/Mystery For years, rumours of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. She's barefoot and wild; unfit for polite society. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark. But Kya is not what they say. … Continue reading Book Review – Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Book Review and Discussion – The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea

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Pages: 400Published: 7th February 2019Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Animal cruelty, homophobia, sexual references, child death This was a buddy read with my friend Kriti, one which we pencilled in to our respective calendars as early as last November! We discussed the book at the end of each of the seven parts, taking turns to ask each other questions. … Continue reading Book Review and Discussion – The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea

Book Review – The Good People by Hannah Kent

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Pages: 380Published: 27th September 2016Genre: Historical fictionContent warnings: Child death, stillbirth Nóra, bereft after the sudden death of her beloved husband, finds herself alone and caring for her young grandson Micheál. Micheál cannot speak and cannot walk and Nóra is desperate to know what is wrong with him. What happened to the healthy, happy grandson she met when her … Continue reading Book Review – The Good People by Hannah Kent

Book Review – The Corset by Laura Purcell

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Pages: 392Published: 20th September 2018Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Child death, racism This was a buddy read with my friend Pauliina. I am very grateful to her as she engages in such thoughtful discussion, and makes me look upon a book from a slightly different perspective. I really enjoyed reading this one with her and we … Continue reading Book Review – The Corset by Laura Purcell

Book Review – The Huntress by Kate Quinn

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Pages: 560Published: 26th February 2019Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Child death, sexual references, alcoholism This was a buddy read with my friend, Gem (our sixth one!). We had a series of fantastic discussions and both loved the book, and the added sense of mystery made it ideal for a buddy read. Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always dreamed of flying. … Continue reading Book Review – The Huntress by Kate Quinn

Book Review – The Muse by Jessie Burton

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Pages: 443Published: 28th June 2016Genre: General/Historical FictionContent warnings: Racism, sexual content On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever. Having struggled to find her place in the city since she arrived from Trinidad five years ago, she has … Continue reading Book Review – The Muse by Jessie Burton