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This is my first historical fiction and I have to say I surprisingly enjoyed it.
Lilian Shepard has decided to get on a ship to start afresh in Australia, she has to escape from the awful reminders of something awful that has happened to her.

During the trip she makes friends with a group of people from all different backgrounds and classes. Its all so new and exciting to begin with. By the end of the voyage, two people are dead.

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Cara Edgar (32 KP) rated The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn in Books

Jan 18, 2018

Evelyn. The razzmatazz. Evelyn.. (0 more)

This is my favourite book of 2017! Without a doubt! Join Evelyn telling her life story with a no holds barred account. This is an elegant story with the glamour and dark side of Hollywood. This could easily be about the actresses of old Hollywood with many people having a sneaky suspicion of just who it'll be about. If you like Hollywood, glitz and glamour, historical fiction and real life honesty about subjects then this is a must read book for you.

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Jade Clarke-Mackintosh (7 KP) Jan 24, 2018

No I haven't yet, will I will remedy that soon x

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Cara Edgar (32 KP) Jan 25, 2018

Yeah deffo should hun! You won't regret it 😊 x

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Erika (17788 KP) rated The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in Books

Feb 1, 2020

I was really torn on what to rate this. I like historical fiction, but I normally stay away from anything WWII and beyond. I'm also not into sickly-sweet romance. It was an interesting juxtaposition between that and the events of Guernsey occupation during WWII. The characters were entertaining, but a little one-dimensional. I could tell you how it ended once the first letter came from Guernsey. If you want an easy, light read, and enjoy silly romance, this may be the book for you.

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History, Fiction, and the Tudors: Sex, Politics, Power, and Artistic License in the Showtime Television Series: 2016

William B. Robison

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This is the first book-length study of the award-winning historical drama The Tudors. In this volume...

The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Girls on the Line in Books

Oct 5, 2020

The women who went to Europe in 1917 as signal corps officers with the US Army, played an enormous part in helping bring the “Great War” to its conclusion. However, until 1979, they were literally the unsung heroes of WWI, because the army refused to recognize them as proper soldiers. This injustice brought author Aimie K. Runyan to write this gripping historical fiction novel, that highlights these women and their contributions. You can read my #bookreview of “Girls on the Line” on my blog now.

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Lost Vintage in Books

Oct 5, 2020

France and fine wine are practically synonymous, so when Kate needs to study for her Masters of Wine test, where else would she go but to her own family’s vineyards in Burgundy? There she finds there’s much more that’s been corked up than just some delicious drinks. This is the basis of Ann Mah’s newest novel “The Lost Vintage” and you can read my review of this contemporary and historical fiction book on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/07/27/bottling-their-history/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Carnegie's Maid in Books

Oct 5, 2020

Pretending to be someone you’re not can be a problem, but in Clara Kelly’s case, it was a matter of survival. Through a case of mistaken identity, Clara accidentally lands the post of Lady’s Maid to the wealthy Carnegie family. For the sake of her family back in Ireland, Clara must play the part or lose everything. You can more about this historical fiction story by the author of “The Other Einstein,” in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/12/29/cinderella-or-pygmalion/