Book reading
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Diana’s August Review ~ The Forgotten Shore by Sarah Maine
This is the third of Sarah Maine’s novels I’ve read, and I chose it from the shelves of Kinghorn Library. The other two I bought in Kirkcaldy Waterstones a few years back. I have read both twice, in fact, because I enjoyed them so much. (Not a frequent occurrence for me) It is a two…
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Janus ~ Gateway to Heaven on Earth by Patricia and Arthur Jackson
Review by historical fiction author Tony Riches on his exceptional blog Review by Ian K Pulham: “This novella is in the main a snapshot of life on Alderney just after the Napoleonic wars, although there are brief snippets describing London around that time and the contrasts between the two. The story’s genesis came through Diana’s…
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Diana’s July Book Review ~ The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht
I was recommended to read this book and it is certainly an interesting and unusual plot, with fascinating characters. I liked the obvious close relationship between grandfather and grand-daughter. I could identify with this, having talked to my own grandma about just about everything. The way in which the grandfather’s life unfolded through the memories,…
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Diana June Review ~ The Seven Sisters Series by Lucinda Riley
I am making no apologies for writing another review for this fantastic series, which kept me engrossed for several weeks. I finished the last book ‘The Story of Pa Salt’ last week, which was completed by Lucinda Riley’s son after Lucinda sadly passed away. To be honest with you, although I could recommend some of…
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What do I look for in Historical Fiction?
If you follow the link above to the Historical Novel Society website they define the genre. After last week’s contrasting book reviews I’ve been reflecting on what, to me, is great Historical Fiction. What do others say? 10 Steps for Writing Historical Fiction by Krystal N. Craiker How to write good Historical Fiction by Dave…