James by Percival Everett My rating: 4 of 5 stars This historical novel follows Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, but through the eyes of Jim, the runaway slave. In this story, Jim taught himself to read and write and is quite the intellectual. Revisionist? Perhaps, but that’s another matter. I would strongly encourage readers to try […]
Austen at Sea by Natalie Jenner My rating: 3 of 5 stars Clean historical fiction with some romance, set in 1965 Boston and Hampshire, England. Some interesting data about the reserved Austen family, but readers should be familiar with Jane’s work in order to appreciate the many references to her books. When listening to an
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Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Charming historical fiction about a young woman in 1863 who is determined to find her wayward father in the Colorado Territory. After the death of their mother, 14-year-old Haidie and her little brother, Boots, are dumped in an Illinois orphanage by older brother Cheats.
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The Death of Lyndon Wilder and its Consequences Thereof by E.A. Dineley My rating: 4 of 5 stars There really isn’t much romance in the story, but it’s an entertaining historical set in the Regency period, with all the rules of society intact. The story is definitely character-driven. I thought the MC was going to
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Babylonia by Costanza Casati My rating: 4 of 5 stars Set in ancient Assyria, this novel follows an orphan girl from a tragic childhood to the height of power. Semiramis must sacrifice much to make this journey, but she is definitely up to the challenge. Babylonia includes lots of court intrigue, back-stabbing, politics, manipulation, and
Clytemnestra: A Novel by Costanza Casati My rating: 4 of 5 stars Beautifully written and imaginative version of the life of this important woman in Greek mythology. Even born into royalty, Clytemnestra’s life was brutal and the people around her ruthless. Does her incredible patience allow her to finally get revenge? The story ends before
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Historical fiction as it was meant to be. A five-star rating from me.
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The Women of the Copper Country Author: Mary Doria Russell; Genre: Historical fiction; Format: Audiobook; Narrator: Cassandra Campbell; Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (2019); Rating: . Ancestors of mine were copper miners in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, so I was excited to read this one. This was a character study of several people involved
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