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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Signed, Mata Hari in Books
Oct 7, 2020
This biographical, historical, women’s fiction novel, is very unique in that it is told almost as a memoir, but with a twist I think makes it special. I hope you’ll check out my #bookreview for this novel, on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/09/06/a-good-ghost/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated What Girls Are Good For: A Novel of Nellie Bly in Books
Oct 5, 2020 (Updated Oct 5, 2020)
Nellie Bly was possibly the world's first under-cover, investigative journalist - both male or female - and her story is well worth investigating through this intense biographical, historical fiction novel "What Girls are Good For: A Novel of Nelly Bly" by David Blixt. <br/>https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/01/11/a-female-journalistic-pioneer/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Meet Me in Monaco in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Woohoo! This is my 300th book review! See what I thought of this historical, biographical, women's fiction novel that is being touted as a "summer read" (because of the romance aspect) but I call it "Heaven Scent" (and no, that's not a misspelling) on my blog now! https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/07/12/heaven-scent/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Chef's Secret in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Talk about luscious literature! Crystal King’s new novel, set in 16th century Italy, is a work of culinary, biographical fiction about Bartolomeo Scappi, a man who was chef to popes and royalty, and the legacy he hands down to his protégé, Giovanni. “The Chef’s Secret” is a must read for lovers of historical fiction, and you can find out why in my newest #bookreview on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/02/15/seasoned-for-stealth/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey in Books
Oct 5, 2020
This new historical fiction book is also biographical fiction, and it might appeal to lovers of historical fantasy, because of the paranormal elements included. "Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey" tells the story of a soldier in WWI and the homing pigeon that helped rescue his battalion. I hope you'll take a look at my #bookreview of this beautifully written novel by Kathleen Rooney on my blog now.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/08/07/perching-in-perilous-pockets/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/08/07/perching-in-perilous-pockets/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Girl Puzzle: A Story of Nellie Bly in Books
Oct 5, 2020
While it seems like Nellie Bly is a hot subject these days, not all novels about her, or that were inspired by her amazing work are the same. This new biographical, historical, women's fiction novel proves that, as you'll see from my review on my blog here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/03/the-conundrum-of-the-phenomenon/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/03/the-conundrum-of-the-phenomenon/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Secret Life of Mrs. London in Books
Oct 7, 2020
(3.5/5) This biographical, historical, women’s fiction novel is about the woman who loved the prolific Jack London, Charmian. Overshadowed by her famous husband, with her debut novel “The Secret Life of Mrs. London,” Rebecca Rosenberg brings her front and center. Take a look at my review of this novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/06/27/an-almost-famous-woman/