In April of 1890, Carrington Brouwer finds herself alone. After growing up in Paris with a father struggling to make a name for himself as an artist, Carrie is forced to find a place to live and a way to support herself when her father dies. One of her father’s former art students, Augusta Galloway,…
Category Archives: Historical
The Swiss Courier
Last year, I read the Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War series by Tricia Goyer. I enjoyed the books so much that I have read almost every one of Tricia’s books. Tricia writes both fiction and nonfiction, and I am always impressed with her writing, no matter the genre. Because of this, I was very…
Short Takes: Fiction
If action-packed reads are right up your alley, Double Cross: A Novel is one you’ll want to consider. Author James David Jordan continues the story of Taylor Pasbury, a former Secret Service agent turned private security specialist. Taylor’s latest mystery to unravel brings her back to her estranged mother and uncovers the truth behind her…
Dawn’s Prelude
Forced into a harsh marriage at the age of 16, Lydia Sellers is overwhelmed and relieved when her husband dies in an accident. Her stepchildren, who are close to her in age, quickly act to keep Lydia out of their lives and away from the family inheritance. Providentially, a small detail leaves Lydia as the…
The Believer
I have read many books about the Amish people, and I usually enjoy them. Until recently, I had never read about the Shakers. I had heard of Shaker-style furniture, and I knew they were people who preferred a simple lifestyle, but that was the extent of my knowledge. Ann H. Gabhart lives thirty miles from…
Civil War Series by Cathy Gohlke
My 6th and 7th grade history teacher was a big Civil War buff. He taught my daughter this past year, and I had the fun of relearning all the interesting facts I’d buried deep in the recesses of my brain. I’d forgotten how much I enjoyed learning about that time in America’s history. That’s why…
The White Queen
I knew nothing about Philippa Gregory books when I was offered a chance to read her latest novel, The White Queen. I’ve seen her books around and have been curious, but not being familiar with her at all, I’ve always took a pass. I know that Gregory is a New York Times bestselling author but…
Pirate Hunter
Tom Morrisey’s novel Pirate Hunter tells the stories of two treasure hunters, one past, one present: High Seas Adventure Meets a High-Tech Quest for Pirate Gold West Indies, 18th century Young Ted Bascombe is rescued by notorious pirate Captain Henry Thatch, finding himself caught up in a world of crime, adventure, and a daily fight…
The Frontiersman’s Daughter
I am not an outdoorsy kind of girl. I can handle a hike on a nice day, but I need facilities and air conditioning in the vicinity. I have camped before, but it was about 25 years ago, and I have no desire to repeat the experience. Having said that, I have great admiration for…
The Triumph of Deborah
The Triumph of Deborah is Historical Biblical Fiction — think more Anita Diamant’s The Red Tent as opposed to Francine Rivers’ Lineage of Grace. In addition to this fact, it’s not really about Deborah. Of course, she’s featured in it, but the compelling story to me was of the warrior Barak. Deborah is a judge…
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