His Majesty's Dragon
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When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes the precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg,...
Historical fiction dragons
The Warriors (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 6)
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With the Civil War reaching its gory climax, the divided Kent family is pushed to the edge of...
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The Lawless (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 7)
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The penultimate volume in John Jakes’s stirring Kent Family Chronicles finds America booming in...
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The Hangman's Daughter
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Much time has past since the last witch hunt for this small town. They thought that was over. But...
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Esperanza's Way (The Seekers #2)
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Motivated by the memory of her mother dying in her arms, Esperanza resolves that she will one day...
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Anywhere But Schuylkill (The Great Upheaval Trilogy)
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In 1877, twenty Irish coal miners hanged for a terrorist conspiracy that never occurred. Anywhere...
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Marylegs (44 KP) rated Dark Aemilia (UK Edition) in Books
Aug 14, 2019
Unfortunately as I havent ever read historical fiction before I dont really have any point of reference for comparison. But what I will say is that I thoroughly enjoyed how realistic this book felt, but still was able to bring in completely fictitious elements of magic and witchcraft. Sam OReilly has managed to bring in these elements, which appealed to my love of fantasy, without being over the top. I particularly enjoyed the time when London was under the grips of the plague and thought it was just so well written and explained. At no point did I feel lost in descriptions, I was there, with Aemilia and that poor woman just couldnt catch a break.
There is mature content it is an adult story of love, so yes there is sex. I personally have no issue with this and believe it to be an integral addition to this story. It is done well and doesnt feel forced or overdone. I am struggling to put into words how much I enjoyed this book, I will read it again and I would recommend it. I will now even consider reading other historical fiction that I had not thought I would enjoy.
The Summoner’s Sins (Sandal Castle Medieval Thrillers #3)
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An absorbing historical thriller full of suspense! Perfect for fans of S D Sykes, E. M. Powell,...
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The Sealwoman's Gift
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***SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN, THE WAVERTON GOOD READ AWARD & LONGLISTED FOR THE BEST FIRST...
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A Land Remembered
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A Land Remembered has been ranked #1 Best Florida Book eight times in annual polls conducted by...
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