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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/

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The Seekers (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 3)

John Jakes

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Abraham Kent serves his country by helping to pacify the Indian threat on the frontier, but when he...

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Merissa (13878 KP) created a post

Oct 28, 2025

👑 Love, jealousy, loyalty, and revenge roil the court of 14th-century Portugal.

Catherine Mathis’s Inês (Queens of Portugal Trilogy) sweeps readers into a world of royal passion, betrayal, and tragedy, bringing one of Portugal’s most captivating queens to life.

📖 Read the excerpt as part of the #BlogTour with #TheCoffeePotBookClub 👉 https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/excerpt-in%C3%AAs-queens-of-portugal-trilogy-by-catherine-mathis

💬 Do you enjoy historical fiction filled with royal intrigue and forbidden love?

#HistoricalFiction #Medieval #Biographical @cmathisauthor @TheCoffeePotBookClub

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Merissa (13878 KP) created a post

Feb 6, 2026

🌟 Author Spotlight & Backlist Tour for Paolo G. Grossi! 🌟
Jan 28 – Feb 20

Join us as we shine a light on Paolo G. Grossi and three standout titles from his incredible backlist—a journey through rich, immersive historical fiction layered with powerful LGBTQ+ themes. Dive into the stories, explore the worlds he builds, and get to know the author behind them.

Don’t miss this celebration of craft, character, and queer history.

Hosted by @gaybookpromotions
https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/author-spotlight-tour-for-paolo-g-grossi