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David McK (3372 KP) rated Ship of Rome (Masters of the Sea, #1) in Books

Jan 30, 2019  
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Ship of Rome (Masters of the Sea, #1)
John Stack | 2009
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Quite an unusual setting: the Roman Republic (not yet an Empire) at sea, during the early stages of what would later become known as the first Punic War between Rome and Carthage.

Plenty of novels focusing on Roman Legions: this is the only I can think of focusing on their fledging navy. Definitely in the style of Cornwell, Scarrow et al so if you like that kind of historical fiction, you'll probably like this too.
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated My Counterfeit Self in Books

Oct 5, 2020  
My Counterfeit Self
My Counterfeit Self
Jane Davis | 2016
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
What does poetry have to do with social activism? A whole lot, actually, as you'll find out in Jane Davis's novel "My Counterfeit Self" and through my #bookreview of this historical, contemporary, women's literary fiction novel on my blog now. (I think this has just become my favorite of her books, as it just edged out "Smash All the Windows" by a whisker!)<br/>https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/11/a-poetically-explosive-story/<br/>;
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Vienna Nocturne: A Novel in Books

Oct 7, 2020  
Vienna Nocturne: A Novel
Vienna Nocturne: A Novel
Vivien Shotwell | 2014
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Anyone who loves classical music in general, and opera in particular, will have high hopes for a historical fiction book about the real woman who was Mozart's muse for the part of Suzanna in "Marriage of Figaro". So if you start reading it and it initially disappoints, keep going, because it certainly picks up nicely. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/02/24/the-soprano-who-inspired-mozart/
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Lady and the Highwayman in Books

Oct 7, 2020  
The Lady and the Highwayman
The Lady and the Highwayman
Sarah M. Eden | 2019
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
For anyone looking for a fun, historical fiction novel that has just a touch of romance, and even some, adventure, fantasy and horror elements, Sarah M. Eden’s latest novel “The Lady and the Highwayman” set in Victorian London might be just the thing for you. If that sounds interesting, I hope you’ll read my latest #bookreview on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/09/01/three-for-the-price-of-one/
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Velveteen Daughter in Books

Oct 7, 2020  
The Velveteen Daughter
The Velveteen Daughter
Laurel Davis Huber | 2017
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Laurel Davis Huber's debut historical fiction novel investigates Margery Williams Bianco, the author of the world-famous children's book, The Velveteen Rabbit, and her child prodigy artist daughter, Pamela Bianco. Huber gives us us a portrait of two lives, their relationship with each other and the problems they faced, both together and as individual talented women. Read more in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/07/08/the-art-of-becoming-real/