What will happen to Holt? There are some historical characters in the book. Sigmund does a wonderful job of tells the facts about 1909. The year may by a bit off but the facts stated are true. You will find that at the end of the book.
If you enjoy historical fiction, you will enjoy this book. It tells of the building of the Panama Canal. I like that fell. It also gives a little mystery along with action in the book.
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Mar 6, 2020
Three Strikes – You're Dead!
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This original collection of sports-themed mystery stories features felonies and foul play across a...
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Beautiful Strangers in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Threads: A Depression Era Tale
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It's a boring, hardscrabble life for three sisters growing up on a Michigan farm during the throes...
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The Deadly Hours
Susanna Kearsley, Anna Lee Huber, C.S. Harris and Christine Trent
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A stellar line-up of historical mystery novelists weaves the tale of a priceless and cursed gold...
Sensitivemuse (246 KP) rated Dreamland Burning in Books
Dec 22, 2018
The switch between Rowan and William is seamless and flows throughout the novel. Rowan attempts to figure out the mystery behind the skeleton while William’s story not only gives you the background information but also gives you the sense and the climate on how it was for African Americans back in those times. The historical aspects of the book is well written and gives you a good general idea.
At first, William doesn’t seem that all a likable character. As the plot progresses though, you change your mind as his behavior and outlook changes to something much more favorable. Rowan’s side of the story is interesting too. She’s been pretty much sheltered in a good, privileged life who is also suddenly awakened by recent events affecting herself and others around her. She’s a well written character as well, but I’d have to say I prefer reading William’s side of the story more as I found Rowan’s point of view dragged in a few areas of the story.
The plot overall is well done and interesting. The mystery and historical elements of the story also keeps the plot engaging and it’s a good educational read. Definitely something to read more into and a good subject to write about.
The Godmother's Secret
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What if you knew what happened to the Princes in the Tower. Would you tell? Or would you forever...
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Called to Justice (Quaker Midwife Mystery #2) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
There was a lot of attention to detail and historical accuracy where the births in the story were concerned. See what author Edith Maxwell has to say about midwives and the birthing process on <a href="https://booksthething.com/2017/04/06/called-to-justice-by-edith-maxwell-guest-post-and-giveaway/">my blog</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2099 KP) rated Run Afoul (Wiki Coffin Mysteries #3) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-run-afoul-by-joan-druett.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.