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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Magician's Lie in Books
Oct 5, 2020
They have been calling this "Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus." Since I've never read either of those books, I could enjoy it for what it is - historical fiction, woman's murder mystery with a touch of magical realism. You can read my review of this novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/03/10/illusions-and-elusions/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Girl Puzzle: A Story of Nellie Bly in Books
Oct 5, 2020
While it seems like Nellie Bly is a hot subject these days, not all novels about her, or that were inspired by her amazing work are the same. This new biographical, historical, women's fiction novel proves that, as you'll see from my review on my blog here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/03/the-conundrum-of-the-phenomenon/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/03/the-conundrum-of-the-phenomenon/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Race for Paris in Books
Oct 7, 2020
It seems everyone wants to be the person to chronicle the victory of the Allied forces taking Paris back from the Nazis. This novel follows two women in their efforts to gain that title. Read what I thought of Meg Waite Clayton's historical fiction novel, The Race for Paris, here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2016/10/18/women-witnessing-wwii/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Collected Works of Billy the Kid in Books
Oct 7, 2020
This is a unique hybrid of poetry and prose, mixed with both historical fact and fiction based on the true life story of the famous American outlaw William Bonney, who was better known as "Billy the Kid". You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/11/15/so-fascinating-it-should-be-outlawed/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Jeeves and the Wedding Bells in Books
Oct 7, 2020
What happens when an author of historical dramatic fiction takes on the likes of the Knighted inventor of Jeeves and Wooster? You might be surprised to hear that what happens is actually a whole lot of fun! You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/07/15/a-compliment-to-p-g-wodehouse/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Paris: The Epic Novel of the City of Lights in Books
Oct 7, 2020
If you’re looking for a historical fiction novel set in Paris, Edward Rutherfurd’s novel is exactly that. Plus, you’ll learn about this amazing city through the stories of six families and over seven centuries. My newest #bookreview of this sweeping novel is on my blog now! https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/01/18/7-centuries-and-6-families-of-paris/
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