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Category: Historical Fiction

Cover of the book 'The Smallest Man'

Review: The Smallest Man – Frances Quinn

Posted on January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 by Jen

The story of Nat Davy and how he never let the bastards grind him down ★★★★

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The cover art for 'The Shape of Darkness'

Review: The Shape of Darkness – Laura Purcell

Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 by Jen

If you’re after unnerving historical fiction that comes wrapped in a big ol’ bow, then let me introduce you to the Queen of Gothic Spooks, Laura Purcell.
★★★★

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a picture of the book 'alchemy and rose'

Review: Alchemy and Rose – Sarah Maine

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by Jen

Now, this is a story all about how Will’s life got flipped upside down. And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there, and I’ll tell you all about how he found a woman in the ocean and became her rescuer on multiple occasions in a town called Hokitika.
★★★½

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A picture of the book 'The Innkeeper's Daughter'

Review: The Innkeeper’s Daughter – Bianca M. Schwarz

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Jen

He was a rich boy. She ran an inn. Can I make it any more obvious? 🎶 ★★★

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Book cover of These Violent Delights

Review: These Violent Delights (#1) – Chloe Gong

Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 by Jen

Roaring 20s, but make it Shanghai. Throw in some monsters, murder and a blood feud and you’ve got the perfect book.
★★★★½

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Review: Kingdom of the Wicked – Kerri Maniscalco

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Jen

Hook this book into my veins because it gave me life.
★★★★★

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Review: The Resurrectionists – Michael Patrick Hicks

Posted on May 28, 2019April 25, 2019 by Jen

Want to dip your toe into horror? Like a bit of gore with your historical fiction. This is for you ★★★✯☆

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The Night Tiger - Yangsze Choo - Review

Review: The Night Tiger – Yangsze Choo

Posted on March 2, 2019March 9, 2019 by Jen

A sumptuous insight into Chinese folklore, ancient superstition and the afterlife.

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