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Merissa (13840 KP) created a post

Dec 5, 2025  
From Sicily to gangland New York, one woman fights for survival—and for the chance to claim a life of her own. 💥

Check out this gripping excerpt from Seeds of the Pomegranate by Suzanne Uttaro Samuels. A powerful blend of #Immigrant history, #Heritage, #Crime, #Historical and #WomensFiction, shared as part of the #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour.

Read the full post here https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/seeds-of-the-pomegranate-by-suzanne-uttaro-samuels

Tagging: @suzanne.samuels @thecoffeepotbookclub
      
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Merissa (13840 KP) created a post

Feb 20, 2026  
“1871: When Brimstone Tested the Wisconsin Belgians.”

Step into this powerful Excerpt from SECRETS IN THE WOODS by SUSAN D. LEVITTE, featured with the Coffee Pot Book Club. Set against the devastating Peshtigo Fire, this work of historical fiction explores resilience, community, and survival in the face of unimaginable disaster. 🔥🌲

#HistoricalFiction #PeshtigoFire #WIHistory @ads2art @thecoffeepotbookclub @Cathie Dunn
https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/secrets-in-the-woods-by-susan-d-levitte
      
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Merissa (13840 KP) created a post

Mar 3, 2026  
“Espionage is easy. Living with it isn’t.”

Discover the Guest Post and Excerpt for EYES TO DECEIT by GABRIEL VALJAN, the fourth instalment in The Company Files series, featured with Partners in Crime Book Tours. This literary noir tale blends historical depth with classic spy fiction and the personal cost of secrets. 🕵️‍♂️📜

#LiteraryNoir #HistoricalFiction #ClassicSpyFiction
@gabrielvaljan @levelbestbooks @partnersincrimevbt
https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/eyes-to-deceit-the-company-files-4-by-gabriel-valjan
      
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ArecRain (8 KP) rated The Thirteenth Earl in Books

Jan 18, 2018  
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The Thirteenth Earl
Evelyn Pryce | 2016
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
What a delightful read. After being stuck in contemporary romance limbo, it was refreshing to return to a good historical romance especially since there are so many historical romances pumped out. This one had me from page one, especially since it dealt with a lot of topics not typically seen in this genre. The first is the mental deterioration of people as they age and the other two are spiritualism and ghosts. All of these very much existed during this time, but are generally misunderstood or considered taboo. It was interesting to read the author’s take on them in her story.

Overall, the plot is very simple. I felt that the “twist” or surprise wasn’t surprising at all and could be seen from the moment the villain was introduced. Despite that, it was still a delight to read. Thax is among my favorite historical heroes for multiple reasons. He could be dense and rash but his love for the heroine felt genuine and could be seen in his actions towards her. The female characters in this story were equally as enjoyable. They were strong and intelligent without losing a shred of their femininity. I appreciated their resourcefulness.

The Thirteenth Earl is an uncomplicated love story about two people trying to muddle through the drama in their life and end up finding happiness in each other. If you are searching for a heartwarming romance, filled with realistic and likable characters, this novel may be your next rainy day read.
  
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Deborah (162 KP) rated Devil's Consort in Books

Dec 21, 2018  
Devil's Consort
Devil's Consort
Anne O'Brien | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the third book by Anne O'Brien I have read recently, and I have found her to be a very readable author - far better that the dull Gregory, if you want my opinion! All three of the novels I have read have been written in the first person, which is a narrative technique that I don't generally care for as it often feels too contrived and limits the point of view (see Philippa Gregory!). However, O'Brien, for me, has managed to pull this off and the first person narrative works for her and gives you a real empathy with her protagonists.

This was a good read and a good piece of historical Fiction, with perhaps a bit more emphasis on the Fiction element, as a few incidents I'm not convinced actually happened, or have been embroidered in the retelling. This deals with Eleanor's earlier life, from just before she becomes Queen of France to just after she becomes Queen of England. There could be a whole other book to be written on her life after the end of this book!

O'Brien made Eleanor come alive for me as a person, even if, as I have already said, I did have some reservations on historical accuracy. I think that if an historical novelist gives you a real feel for a person and makes you want to know more, then they have certainly done their job. There are some good biographies on Eleanor out there, so hopefully readers of this novel will feel inspired to seek them out.