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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Teetotaled (Discreet Retrieval Agency, #2) in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
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Teetotaled (Discreet Retrieval Agency, #2)
Maia Chance | 2016
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I love historical fiction set in the 1920’s, so I was really excited to get an early copy of Teetotaled to check out. It did not disappoint! The heroine, Lola, has a very dry, sarcastic sense of humor which I adored, and this book kept me chuckling all the way through.

The mystery in Teetotaled was just as entertaining. It kept me guessing, and the cast of suspects and supporting characters made me feel like I was watching a BBC production of Jeeves and Wooster.

Cozy mystery fans as well as historical fiction aficionados who don’t mind a dose of humor are sure to enjoy this book!

<i>Note: I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.</I>
  
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ClareR (5674 KP) rated The Honey and the Sting in Books

Oct 25, 2020  
The Honey and the Sting
The Honey and the Sting
E. C. Fremantle | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I listened to this on Audible, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The narrator was really engaging, and the story itself was so good! Hester runs away with her sisters and her son, to escape the father of her son claiming him. They hide in a hunting lodge in Wales. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned.
I really enjoyed E C Fremantle’s last book (The Poison Bed) and this didn’t disappoint either. Historical fiction is one of my favourite genres, and this is rich in historical detail, both in the way that people lived and their social attitudes. It’s great stuff!
  
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Sweet Bea (Sir Arthur's Legacy, #1) in Books

Jan 11, 2021  
Sweet Bea (Sir Arthur&#039;s Legacy, #1)
Sweet Bea (Sir Arthur's Legacy, #1)
Sarah Hegger | 2014
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
*I only read this as part of a reading list on Booklikes*

DNF @ 32%.

This was a bit too historical for my liking, set in the time of jousting and the like--or so it feels--and I prefer my historical fiction/romances to be set in the time of balls and chaperones and poofy dresses, aka Regency.

I didn't really like the plotline too much with this either. I got really confused at the beginning and this didn't help me later on. I quickly lost interest until I finally decided to give it up as a DNF.
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Magician's Lie in Books

Oct 5, 2020  
The Magician&#039;s Lie
The Magician's Lie
Greer Macallister | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
They have been calling this "Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus." Since I've never read either of those books, I could enjoy it for what it is - historical fiction, woman's murder mystery with a touch of magical realism. You can read my review of this novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/03/10/illusions-and-elusions/
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Girl Puzzle: A Story of Nellie Bly in Books

Oct 5, 2020  
The Girl Puzzle: A Story of Nellie Bly
The Girl Puzzle: A Story of Nellie Bly
Kate Braithwaite | 2019
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
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/