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Tag: historical fiction

A figure from childhood memory

April 29, 2024 cheryl 6 Comments

From workshop writing prompt, and a true story. My memory is vivid after more than 65 years. A large woman,…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, historical fiction, short stories, women's fiction, writing, writing prompts

Extract from The Past can Wait

April 8, 2024 cheryl

To tempt your appetites! THERE’S TOO MUCH TIME TO think on a train, and then a bus. Normally, Arthur takes…

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Posted in: For the readers among us Filed under: 1950s, Australia, Australia 20th centu, historical fiction, historicalromance, romance, women's fiction

The Boy at the top of the Mountain John Boyne

March 30, 2024 cheryl

A more characteristic Boyne than Echo Chamber, this brilliant book is a different take on World War 2 and Hitler.…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, historical fiction, john boyne

The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr Darcy Kelly Miller

March 21, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr Darcy is the latest addition to Kelly Miller’s Regency Romance Pride and Prejudice variations. They…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: historical fiction, mystery, romance, women's fiction

Accepted Paula Peckham

October 30, 2023 cheryl

When Quenby’s family moves from their missionary life in Africa to mid 19th century San Antonio, the cultural adjustment is…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: historical fiction, readers, romance, women's fiction

The Lightbody Legacy Carolyn Ruffles

October 12, 2023 cheryl

In 1645, Martha’s days of being the respected healer in the tiny village of Wickthorpe are over, mostly for reasons…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, books, dual timeline novels, historical fiction, readers, reading, reviews

Dark Eyes Nina Romano

March 21, 2023 cheryl

For lovers of historical fiction, romance, and a dark thriller. Nina Romano takes the reader effortlessly to 1950’s Stalinist Russia,…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: historical fiction, mystery, romance, thrillers

The far off waves

March 20, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Today’s writing prompt and my response. This week, I’m responding to each prompt individually. Use the prompts however you like,…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, historical fiction, writing, writing prompts

Women Talking Marian Toews

February 23, 2023 cheryl

Who would have thought a book set entirely in a loft where eight women are meeting in secret would be…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: feminist fiction, historical fiction, Mennonites, women, women's fiction

Blood and Dust by JC Paulson

October 25, 2022 cheryl

Blood and Dust is a western fiction novel, which isn’t my thing, although I was an avid watcher of cowboy…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: Canada, historical fiction, romance, western fiction

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