The Queen's Sister
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A mother, a wife, a woman of substance... At nineteen, Elizabeth Seymour is already a mother, has...
Historical Fiction Tudor Fiction
Seeds of the Pomegranate
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A gritty story of a woman learning to survive in 20th century Gangland New York In early...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2611 KP) rated Murder in the Piazza in Books
Sep 10, 2022 (Updated Sep 10, 2022)
This was a good travel themed mystery. It brought Rome to life in such a way that I felt I was there with Maggie. Unfortunately, the pacing of the mystery was off early on, but I did appreciate how everything came together at the end. We met many of the characters in a group setting, but they became distinct people as the story progressed, so it wasn’t really an issue. If you are looking for a virtual visit to Rome with a side of murder, this is the book for you.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2611 KP) rated The Shadow of Memory in Books
May 11, 2022 (Updated May 11, 2022)
There is a lot going on here, but I never had trouble following the story at all. I’m impressed with how everything comes together at the end without dropping any of the plot points along the way. The characters we already know are wonderful, and it is great to see their relationships growing. The new characters feel real, even though they don’t get that much page time. This book is on the more serious side of the cozy spectrum, but that’s just an observation, not a warning. I was actually frustrated that life kept getting in the way of my reading because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Fans will be pleased. If that isn’t you yet, start this series today.
Aesthetics: A Reader in Philosophy of the Arts
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Aesthetics: A Reader in Philosophy of the Arts, 4th Edition contains an extensive selection of...
BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated The Time Chamber: A Magical Story and Colouring Book in Books
Jan 2, 2019
The red haired fairy leaves her time garden to visit our world. She brings with her, a few magical items, which you must find hidden in the pages. Everything she touches is a magical new adventure for her. She explores our world as the little girl sleeps. When the girl awakens, the fairy retreats back to her own world.
I have always enjoyed art. Whether it's painting an original piece, coloring a fuzzy poster, doing a paint-by-number or doodling in my son's coloring book, I find relaxation in expressing myself through my artwork. So when I discovered coloring books for adults, I did a happy dance. I have spent hours coloring in The Time Chamber. The detail is incredible and the artwork intricate. I also found the story line enchanting. Although, I did find a few inconsistencies with the patterns that my O.C.D. did not like, I was able to overlook them and enjoy my time. Overall, this is a very charming book and I absolutely love taking time out of the day to relax and color.
I received a free copy of The Time Chamber from Penguin Random House Publishing through Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.
Whatever Next?
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After a sickly start to his life, Tony Porter certainly made up for it - he started his career...
Telegram from Guernica: The Extraordinary Life of George Steer, War Correspondent
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On 26 April 1937, in the rubble of the bombed city of Guernica, the world's press scrambled to...
James VII: Duke and King of Scots, 1633 - 1701
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James VII and II is one of the least studied monarchs of Scotland, and has previously mostly been...