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Book Review: An American in Paris by Siobhan Curham

How about a nice piece of historical fiction while you hide away inside? Right, here you go. Goodreads Blurb An … More

An American in Paris, Book Review, Historical Fiction, Siobhan Curham

Book Review: The Resistance Girl by Jina Bacarr

Just when you think you are getting fed up of WWII historical fiction, something unique comes along…

Book Review, Historical Fiction, Jina Bacarr, The Resistance Girl
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Book Review: An Angel’s Work by Kate Eastham

I’ve a great WWII book for you today. It has all the make up of a good book in this … More

An Angel's Work, Book Review, Historical Fiction, Kate Eastham
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Book Review: The Tears of Monterini by Amanda Weinberg

I have the most beautifully written book for your today. It may be based in a fictional village I bet you wish existed by the end.

Amanda Weinberg, Book Review, Historical Fiction, The Tears of Monterini

Book Review: Otto Eckhart’s Ordeal by Niall Edworthy

I’ve been posting a lot of historical fiction set around WWII recently. But don’t get bored! They’re not all the same. This next review, in particular, has an interesting story to tell.

Book Review, Historical Fiction, Niall Edworthy, Otto Eckhart's Ordeal
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Book Review: Clouds of Love and War by Rachel Billington

My favorite era for reading historical fiction is the time around WWII. However, as you can imagine, after reading many of these types of books, things can become repetitive. So, I was happy to be provided with a different angle in Clouds of Love and War.

Book Review, Clouds of Love and War, Historical Fiction, Rachel Billington
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Book Review: Champion by Stephen Deutsch

I’m one of the first to put up their hands and say “WWII books and films are overdone”. But then you get a cracker that you just can’t resist sharing. 

Book Review, Champion, Historical Fiction, Stephen Deutsch
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Book Review: These Lost & Broken Things by Helen Fields

Another historical fiction review, I hear you say. I know. There has certainly been a trend as of late. But … More

Book Review, Helen Fields, Historical Fiction, These Lost & Broken Things
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Book Review: A Ration Book Wedding by Jean Fullerton

Are you ready for another dose of historical fiction? Great! That’s what’s on the cards today. Goodreads Blurb A Ration … More

A Ration Book Wedding, Book Review, Historical Fiction, Jean Fullerton
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Book Review: The Poor Relation by Susanna Balvin

In the past, classics and historical fiction tended to annoy me, mostly because I was frustrated by the female characters. … More

Book Review, Historical Fiction, Susanna Bavin, The Poor Relation

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