Archive for the ‘Historical fiction’ Category
Reviewed by: Lynn Peterson Rating: An Excellent Book! The King’s Daughter presents a fascinating portrait of England’s little-known queen, Elizabeth of York. She is daughter of Edward the Fourth, wife to Henry the Seventh, and mother of Henry the Eighth. She is also the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth (Henry VIII’s daughter), but the women of [...]
Author: Sandra Worth ISBN-10: 0425219143 Review by Heather Froeschl Rating: A Great Book! History is never more alive than when explored through a fictional accounting. With extensive research and a passion for an era, an author can enlighten readers and pay homage to the past. Sandra Worth does so in her novel “Lady of the [...]
Author: Jessica James ISBN-10: 0979600006 Review by Heather Froeschl Rating: A great book! There was a divide among the states, among brothers, families, and friends. There was a common ground, in honor. Jessica James’ book, “Shades of Gray,” is a novel about the Civil War in Virginia, but it is more about the honor and [...]
Author: Isabel Allende Reviewed By: Anna Rating: A fair book Interesting story, but I wasn’t a big fan of the writing style. Can’t put my finger on what exactly it was about the writing that didn’t sit well with me, but there was something. It was choppy. Can’t explain it more than that.
Author: Philippa Gregory Reviewed By: Anna Rating: A good book Narrated through Catalina, Princess of Spain and Wales (who was to become Queen Katherine). I cannot get past the main character’s arrogant self-confidence. She speaks of God’s will with such authority as if it were explained to her by God himself. This arrogance and blind [...]