Title: The Boy with the Blue Trousers            Author: Carol Jones          Genre: Historical Fiction        Publisher: Head Zeus        Format: Paperback  Pages: 423 Rating: 4/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   "On the goldfields of 19th century Australia, two very different girls are trying to escape their past.  English governess Violet Hartley has fled from England after a scandalous liaison. … Continue reading Book Review: The Boy with the Blue Trousers

Title: Tidelands            Author: Philippa Gregory         Genre: Historical Fiction        Publisher: Atria Books         Format: Paperback  Pages: 448 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   THE BRAND NEW SERIES FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR England 1648. A dangerous time for a woman to be different . . . Midsummer’s Eve, 1648, and England is in the … Continue reading Book Review: Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

Title: The Gunslinger            Author: Stephen King        Genre: Fantasy, Horror        Publisher: Scribner Books         Format: Paperback  Pages: 251 Rating: 3/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   The Gunslinger is the first volume in the epic Dark Tower Series. A #1 national bestseller, The Gunslinger introduces readers to one of Stephen King’s most powerful creations, Roland of Gilead: The Last … Continue reading Book Review: The Gunslinger by Stephen King

Title: Dragonfly            Author: Leila Meacham        Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: Grand Central Publishing         Format: Hardcover  Pages: 576 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   At the height of WWII, five idealistic young Americans receive a mysterious letter from the OSS, asking them if they are willing to fight for their country. The men and women from very … Continue reading Book Review: Dragonfly by Leila Meecham

Title: Death of Kings          Author: Bernard Cornwell        Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: HarperCollins       Format: Paperback  Pages: 335 Rating: 4/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more.  … Continue reading Book Review: Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

Title: The Winemaker’s Wife           Author: Kristin Harmel         Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: Gallery Books        Format: Paperback  Pages: 400 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   The author of the engrossing international bestseller The Room on Rue Amélie returns with a moving story set amid the champagne vineyards of northern France during the darkest days of World War … Continue reading Book Review: The Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin Harmel

Title: The Burning Land         Author: Bernard Cornwell        Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: HarperCollins       Format: Paperback  Pages: 336 Rating: 4/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   The enemy is massing on the borders, a united force for once. The king, a man of many victories, is in failing health, and his heir is an untested youth. Uthred, the king's … Continue reading Book Review: The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell

Title: Circling the Sun          Author: Paula McLain       Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: Anchor Canada       Format: Paperback  Pages: 400 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   "Paula McLain cements herself as the writer of historical fictional memoir, giving vivid voice to Beryl Markham, a singular, extraordinary woman. Markham crackles to life, and we readers truly understand what made … Continue reading Book Review: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain