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FATE: Tales of History, Mystery and Magic

Debbie Young, Marian L Thorpe, Helen Hollick, Anna Belfrage, Alison Morton, Annie Whitehead, Elizabeth St. John, Jean Gill, R. Marsden and J.P. Reedman

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If you had a crystal ball to predict what lay ahead, would you be tempted to use it? Or would you...

Historical Magic Mystery Short Story Collection

J Elizabeth Klug (21 KP) rated Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts in Books

Dec 14, 2019

A short non-fiction ebook that draws comparisons from the magic written by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series to the historical myths and folklore from which it's based. Invisiability, transforming into a creature, and warding off evil are just a few of the topics you'll find in this book.

I found this to be a fascinating read and would recommend it to any fans of Harry Potter who are interested in Mythology and Folklore.

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The Greatest Knight: The Story of William Marshal

Elizabeth Chadwick

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Historical fact and fiction are entwined in this engrossing story about the infamous William...

Daughters of Time: An Anthology from The History Girls

Mary Hoffman

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Look through fresh eyes at the stories of some of history's most remarkable women, in this inspiring...

The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated A Fist Around the Heart in Books

Oct 5, 2020

In this sweeping historical fiction novel, Heather Chisvin takes us along a journey of two sisters who flee late 19th century Russia through to Canada and America of the early and mid-20th century. There, one sister must come to terms with her past, but the other continues to be tortured by it, with tragic results. You can read my review of Chisvin’s debut novel on my blog here.

https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/06/23/between-two-sisters/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Dreamland in Books

Oct 7, 2020

Dreamland

Nancy Bilyeau | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry, Mystery

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In 1911, the wealthy Battenberg family are off to stay the summer in Coney Island, which was at the time, the home to a set of amusement parks that had something for everyone, from swimming on its beaches to roller coaster rides. This historical fiction novel looks at this spot during its heyday, and witnesses its destruction. You can read my #bookreview of "Dreamland" by Nancy Bilyeau here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/01/24/carnival-of-camouflage/