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Book Review: Lost Roses Lilac Girls #2 by Martha Hall Kelly
Kelly’s prequel to Lilac Girls tells the story of Eliza Ferriday, a New York socialite travelling to St. Petersburg with her friend Sofya, when she becomes aware that war is imminent and returns to the States, but feels guilty to leave her friend and her family behind. Sofya Streshnayva, a cousin of the Romanov reigning… Continue reading
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Book Review: Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald
Grunwald brings the magical element of Stonehenge to New York’s Grand Central Station in the Manhattanhenge phenomenon when the sunrise or sunset perfectly aligns with the east-west streets of Manhattan, creating a stunning visual effect as the sun peeks between the skyscrapers, an event occurring twice a year, close to the winter and summer solstices.… Continue reading
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Book Review: Liliac Girls Woosley-Ferriday #1 by Martha Hall Kelly
Kelly’s debut novel, published April 5, 2016, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, or audiobook formats, at your local library, or through the Libby App. The structure of the book is triple points of view alternating between the three main characters: Continue reading
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Book Review: The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin
Martin’s book, inspired by the true history of America’s library spies during World War II, was published on July 26, 2022, and is available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is brilliantly narrated by Saskia Maarleveld. The book is in dual… Continue reading
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Book Review: Three Sisters by Heater Morris
Three Sisters, the last in the Tattooist of Auschwitz series, was published on October 5, 2021, and is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, or audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is narrated by Finty Williams, who mimics Morris’ clinical writing style in her narration,… Continue reading
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Book review: The Clergyman’s Wife: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Molly Greeley
Greeley’s debut novel is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is smoothly narrated by Susie Riddell, who maintains a consistent lyrical tone throughout, effectively matching the author’s writing style. Continue reading
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Book review: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
Jenner’s tribute to Jane Austen in her debut novel is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, or audiobook formats as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is brilliantly narrated by Richard Armitage, who creates individual voices for each character, flawlessly bringing them to life and showcasing their emotions,… Continue reading
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Book Review: War Pianist by Mandy Robotham
It is a historical fiction set in both London during the Word War II Blitz and in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Robotham introduces us to two strong female protagonists: pianists who operate or control radio transmitters, tapping out messages in Morse code as quickly as if playing a concerto on a piano. It’s riveting and well-plotted, with… Continue reading
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Book review: The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
This historical, political, and romantic flair novel is fast-paced and so compelling with its many intrigues and plots. Dumas makes it nearly impossible for readers to put the book down with the excellent care he takes in the exposition of his introduction of our hero, the two principal villains, and all three musketeers showcasing their… Continue reading
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