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Historical Fiction

Sin Eater by Megan Campisi

sin eater

3.5 stars

This is a quiet, historical fiction mystery book about a young girl cruelly sentenced to a life of hearing the last confessions of dying people, “eating” their sins, and bearing their guilt so their souls will go to heaven. Continue reading “Sin Eater by Megan Campisi”

A Dangerous Duet by Karen Odden

a dangerous duet

4 stars

This is a fun, interesting historical fiction mystery set in Victorian London. Continue reading “A Dangerous Duet by Karen Odden”

The Woman in the Veil (Victorian Mystery #4) by Laura Joh Rowland

the woman in the veil

3.5 Stars

A good historical fiction mystery/thriller that can be read as a stand alone novel. Continue reading “The Woman in the Veil (Victorian Mystery #4) by Laura Joh Rowland”

A Christmas Gathering: A Novel (Christmas Stories #17) by Anne Perry

A christmas gathering

4 stars

A quick, entertaining historical fiction Christmas novella.  Continue reading “A Christmas Gathering: A Novel (Christmas Stories #17) by Anne Perry”

The Nanny at Number 43 by Nicola Cassidy

the nanny at number 433.5

This was a pretty good historical fiction mystery. Continue reading “The Nanny at Number 43 by Nicola Cassidy”

Death in Focus (Elena Standish #1) by Anne Perry

death in focus

2.5

A disappointing new historical fiction mystery series set in the years before WWII.  Continue reading “Death in Focus (Elena Standish #1) by Anne Perry”

The Twelve-Mile Straight by Eleanor Henderson

2 stars
the twelve mile straight
A disappointing book about prejudice and secrets in the deep south during the 1930’s.

Continue reading “The Twelve-Mile Straight by Eleanor Henderson”

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

where the crawdads sing

4.5 stars

A beautiful coming of age/murder mystery that you won’t want to put down. Continue reading “Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens”

Moon Water by Pam Webber

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4.5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction book. It’s full of heart, and wonder, and a little bit of mystery. It’s an original, fresh story that you won’t want to put down. Continue reading “Moon Water by Pam Webber”

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