An Officer and a Spy
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In the hunt for a spy, he exposed a conspiracy. The winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical...
Lion of Rora
Christos Gage, Jackie Lewis and Ruth Gage
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"A great perspective on a historical event few Americans know anything about." - Booklist "The Lion...
The Last King (The Ninth Century #1)
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From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero. They sent three hundred warriors to kill one...
Historical Fiction Historical Thriller
Liopleurodon: The Master of the Deep
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Liopleurodon ferox was the deadliest sea predator of all time, the king of the Jurassic ocean. This...
Historical Fantasy
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Widdershins (Whyborne & Griffin, #1) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
I'm a bit picky with my historical reads. But since this would be my first full length mm historical romance, I thought I'd give it a go. And it turned into something I really enjoyed. It was paranormal and action packed and romantic. I couldn't ask for more, really.
I really liked both Griffin and Whyborne. Griffin was the sort of bad boy of the Victorian era I would never have guessed existed and Whyborne was the smart, bookish type that liked to be invisible to everyone around him. Except that wasn't possible with Griffin. He noticed him and accepted him and it was kinda sweet.
The storyline was very engaging and I was continually cheering my two guys on to figure it out and to get that person or other. And at the end I almost cried. I cant go into details without spoiling it but this is not some boring, average historical fiction based mm romance. It's very good.
The Du Lac Chronicles (The Du Lac Chronicles #1) by Mary Anne Yarde
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A generation after Arthur Pendragon ruled, Briton lies fragmented into warring kingdoms and...
Historical Fiction Historical Fantasy Historical Romance
Kyera (8 KP) rated Alex & Eliza in Books
Jan 31, 2018
As this is a work of fiction, the author takes liberties with the plot and adds a fair amount of drama. Historically, there is not a lot known about the courtship between Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. As you may be aware from history lessons, or your obsession with Hamilton the musical, the two fell in love quite hard and fast. It was nice to see the author’s take on their first meeting, interactions, and ultimate wedding.
This love story reads true and will warm your heart, even if you are aware of the future turmoil in their lives. I enjoyed getting to know Alexander and Eliza so much over the course of this book. The author also does a fantastic job of introducing and developing the supporting characters in this love story. They don’t feel like flat portrayals, but dimensional people that you love (or hate, as the case may be).
For those readers familiar with Hamilton, you will not find that this is the young adult novelization version of the musical. I’ve heard many readers dismaying that fact and it is unfair to the author to make those comparisons. They are two different mediums that each share their love and admiration for the powerhouse that was Alexander Hamilton. The musical follows and chronicles much of Hamilton’s life, whereas this book is a love story. It tells the tale of two souls who found their match, despite all the odds and fell in love.
While the dialogue at times can be cumbersome and strange, it is likely because the reader is used to the modern way of speaking. If you were to read letters that were composed during that era, you likely would notice they have a much more formal, or flowery, way of speaking. Although I found some of the lines to be a bit over the top, overall I felt that they were authentic to the time period in which the book takes place. It would have been unfortunate if the story had been written as if these historical characters were speaking in modern times.
I highly enjoyed this read and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys history. I believe that it is a very accessible book and would lend itself well to those who are hesitant to delve into historical fiction. It does a wonderful job of blending the love story with purposeful doses of actual historical events. Whether you are a fan of the musical, historical fiction, American history or something else – I urge you to give this book a chance.
Death in Delft
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The new historical mystery series you need to get your hands on! Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor,...
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The Gold Digger (True Colors #9)
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Fiction Based on Strange, But True, History True, riveting stories of American criminal activity...
Crime True Crime Historical Chrisitan Fiction History
Sigurd's Swords (Olaf's Saga #2)
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From best-selling historical fiction novelist, Eric Schumacher, comes the second volume in Olaf’s...
Historical Fiction Vikings