The Sisters of Sea View by Julie Klassen is the first book in her new Devonshire Shores series. This character-driven historical novel captivated me with its beautiful writing and sweeping drama. Story Recap: After their father dies and leaves them impoverished, Sarah Summers and her sisters need to find a way to support each other […]
When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins is a debut historical novel that made me laugh, but, it’s so much more than just a comedy. It’s emotional, inspirational, and very unique. It has humor, and a bit of magical realism along with emotion, trauma, and found family. Story Recap: Franny Steinberg lives with her parents […]
For Halloween, I’m sharing my audiobook reviews for the four books of the Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman I loved this prequel to Practical Magic. It follows the life of Maria Owens and how she ended up in Massachusetts after being abandoned in a field in England as a baby, during the 1600s. This […]
Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby is the story of a young governess who works for the wealthy Austen family, cousins of the now-famous Jane Austen, and forms a friendship with the author. Story Recap: Anne Sharpe’s fortunes change dramatically after her mother dies, and her estranged father only gives her a small allowance to live […]
The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews is the second book in her popular Belles of London series but can be easily read as a stand-alone. I really enjoyed this marriage of convenience story, with a lot of heart and emotion. Story Recap: Julia is the daughter of two sickly parents, who want her […]
That Summer in Berlin by Lecia Cornwall is a historical novel set just before World War II’s outbreak and set in Britain and Germany. Story Recap: In order to escape a marriage to an unsuitable man, debutante Viviane Alden decides to accompany her sister to Germany to visit their aristocratic cousins. The time is 1936, […]
Here are my three reviews for these wonderful historical stories by Kate Quinn The Rose Code By Kate Quinn is a wonderful sweeping drama covering a few of the code breakers of World War II set in Bletchly Park. This dual timeline story covers three highly intelligent women, all stationed at Bletchley Park, and their […]
The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman is a dual timeline story that is set in New York City. It’s about a grandmother and granddaughter and their skills at matchmaking. 1910: Sara Glikman found out she was a matchmaker when she was ten years old and found a match for her older sister. She soon […]
The Winter Orphans by Kristin Beck is a historical fiction book that takes place mostly in France during WWII. It’s about a woman who works for the Swiss Red Cross and her determination to save as many children refugees as possible from the Germans. All based on a true story of courage and determination. […]
An Autumn Kiss by Laura Rollins, Annette Lyan Nd Lisa H. Catmull is an anthology of short stories set in Victorian England in autumn. All three stories gave me fall feelings. THE PLUCKY MISS RUTH by Laura Rollins. In this story, we find Miss Ruth Hughes stuck in a time loop. She finds herself walking […]