The Shadow Earl
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At the end of his Grand Tour, somewhere between Athens and Constantinople, Christian Selwyn, the...
Historical Romance Mystery
Bible Pathway Adventures
Book and Education
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Have fun teaching your children about the Bible with the FREE Bible Pathway Adventures' storybook...
Tour: The London Forgery (A Fabiola Bennett Mystery #1)
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1973. Art historian Fabiola Bennett sees herself as a prudently observant deer who becomes a daring...
Historical Mystery Dual Timeline
The King's Intelligencer: The Discovery of the Missing Princes in the Tower
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London, 1674: When children’s bones are unexpectedly unearthed in the Tower of London, England’s...
Historical Fiction Mystery
Lindsay (1717 KP) rated Bound Across Time (Bound #1) in Books
Jun 16, 2024
Bound Across Time offers a unique perspective, blending historical fiction with elements of time travel or 'time slipping '. The narrative is enriched by a female main character, a rarity in this genre. Alongside her, a male main character adds depth to the story. The book initially presents itself as a blend of paranormal romance and historical fiction, a combination that it delivers on.
Though most of the story action takes place in the castle and its grounds, I do like that the author included a bit of witchcraft and soulers. Though the pace of the book at the beginning is a bit slow, it does pick up and get a bit more interesting when things start to happen without FMC and our MMC meeting each other.
Bound Across Time weaves a tantalizing mystery into its narrative, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The FMC's initial ignorance of her family history adds a layer of intrigue, and as the story unfolds, her research on a young man who is a ghost leads to unexpected and fascinating revelations. This element of suspense is a major draw for readers interested in historical fiction with a paranormal twist.
CeCe wants to go to Wales to use her history degree. What she finds is different from what she expected. The plot is really good. However, I was unsure if CeCe found out who she was in the plot. But it was good nonetheless. Mixing in love and witchcraft and a little magic was really good. I enjoyed it and will read more about it. The ending has me wanting more. I would have liked to hear more about CeCe and her lover.
This book may be your ally if you're a fan of witchcraft and historical fiction with a paranormal romance. I was craving to find out more about CeCe and what happened at the end. I wanted more, and there is a bit of explicit sex in this book, but nothing to offend anyone. Does CeCe and her lover have sons or not, or does CeCe have a big family? You will need to find out by reading.
Merissa (12051 KP) rated In the Shadow of the Bull (An Ancient Crete Mystery #1) in Books
Jul 17, 2023
Martis is split between her duty to her sister and her need to train for bull-dancing. She is also fifteen, so her attention span isn't that good yet, and she flits from person to person, convinced each one is the killer.
I preferred the historical aspect of this story more than the mystery. For me, it wasn't so much a mystery as a when will Martis figure it out? I did like the ending, with how it tied it up, but I wanted to know more about Bais and Nuia. And what about the barbarians? Would they receive an apology or just be given permission to leave? Maybe that will happen in future books. Although it was explained to a degree, it left me wanting more.
I have no hesitation in recommending an enjoyable book with great attention to detail.
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Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jun 22, 2023
Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles (Babs Norman Hollywood Mystery #1)
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Asta, the dog from the popular Thin Man series, has vanished, and production for his next film is...
Humour Mystery Historical
Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Murder Your Darlings (Algonquin Round Table #1) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
The mystery was good, and the characters were larger than life, but there were so many characters that it did get a little confusing at first. Once I figured out who everyone was though, I really enjoyed it. I loved the banter between Dorothy and Peter they reminded me a bit of Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn in Bringing Up Baby. I highly recommend this one if you enjoy a little humor with your mystery.
Several members of the historical Algonquin Round Table are featured or make at least a brief appearance in this story. To read more about them, visit the <a href="http://www.algonquinhotel.com/story/round-table/">Algonquin Hotel's Website.</a>
Tesla: The Wizard of Electricity
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This book reveals the life, drama and mystery surrounding the creator of groundbreaking inventions....
The Grave's a Fine and Private Place: A Flavia de Luce Mystery Book 9
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Sunny skies, sleep water...and a sinister corpse Flavia is enjoying the summer, spending her days...
crime thriller mystery series