Dragon Age: The Last Flight
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The Grey Wardens are heroes across Thedas once again: the Archdemon has been defeated with relative...
The True Queen
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When sisters Muna and Sakti wake up on the peaceful beach of the island of Janda Baik, they can’t...
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ClareR (5906 KP) rated North Woods in Books
Dec 12, 2023
I don’t think I actually want to say too much about all the different characters in this book, except to say that it spans from a Puritan colony to the present day, all linked by the North Woods. It’s a gorgeous novel that had my heart in my mouth at several points and made me wish that I could see this place with my own eyes. The love of the landscape and nature shines through this gorgeous novel.
And, well, the end of this novel is the real tour de force. Utterly beautiful. A book of the year for me, that’s for certain.
The Unravelling
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When Tartelin Brown accepts a job with the reclusive Marianne Stourbridge, she finds herself on a...
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The Trial of Lotta Rae
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On Halloween night, 1906, young working class Lotta Rae is attacked by a wealthy gentleman. She...
Historical fiction Suffragettes Trigger warning: rape World War 1
David McK (3562 KP) rated Shanghai Knights (2003) in Movies
May 27, 2023
I know I've seen that earlier movie, but don't remember all that much about it, other than it was Wild West set and starred the same two lead actors in Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson.
This time around, the two end up in Victorian London in search of a McGuffin after Chon Wang's (Chan's) father - who is the keeper of the Imperial Seal - is murdered, with Wang then reuniting with his estranged sister.
As expected, they then encounter a whole host of historical characters, and get involved in all sorts of escapades, with it never really being in any doubt how it will end ...
So, yeah, family friendly fare that relies heavily on Owen's laid-back approach contrasting with Chan's high-energy slapstick martial arts.
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It’s peak 90s London. Shoulder pads are out, crimped hair is in, supermodels are known by their...
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Gamble of Hearts
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If you liked Bridgerton, you'll love Gamble of Hearts! A regency romance laced with adventure, an...
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Charlotte (184 KP) rated Close Your Eyes: A Fairy Tale in Books
Jun 22, 2023
A well written story set in the 1400's, recounted by Samuel, the court jester. Samuel is likeable, fun and it's heartwarming to see him learn a new skill that helps him to follow a dream.
Being a jester has its advantages, not only did it gain him favour with the King, leading to working in the castle but it earned him the trust and confidence of many. With this trust he's able to weave a rich tapestry of stories together, tales of love and hope, hardships and tragedy.
A truly beautiful, heartwarming and haunting read that gives you food for thought.
I would definitely recommend this for the romantic reader, the reader that enjoys a historical background and anyone that is in a book group - it's an absolute must!
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Children of the Siege (book 1) in Books
Feb 22, 2024
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Children of the Siege (Book1)
By Diney Costeloe
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Nineteenth-century Paris is in flames, houses ransacked, streets barricaded. Most people are fleeing the ravaged city, but the St Clair family have made a fateful decision – to return to Paris from their house in the country.
As the horrors of the Commune and the ensuring siege engulf the St Clairs, little Helene falls ill and becomes separated from the family. Lost and alone, she must fend for herself on the war-torn streets.
This was a pretty decent read. I love historical fiction, this is set in 19th century France when war is raging as well as civil unrest we follow a family dealing with life and the changes war has brought on them.