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Tag: historical 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

My review of A Father’s Gift by Paula Peckham

October 4, 2022 cheryl

Having read and very much enjoyed Protected, Paula Peckham’s first book in the San Antonio series, I was delighted to…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: Christian fiction, historical fiction, novella, Texas, western fiction

‘Wise men and women’

August 11, 2022 cheryl
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‘You and I are not ordinary folk, little mistress. We are wise …’ Aaron, my male protagonist in River Witch,…

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Posted in: Herbal lore and healing traditions, The inspiration behind the books Filed under: cunning folk, historical fiction, magic, magical realism, wise woman

Buttercups in the Basement by Jane Harvey

August 2, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: 1960s, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, social issues, women's fiction

My review of Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista

July 25, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: action, Adventure, battles, historical, historical fantasy, historical fiction

My review of Songbird Karen Heenan

July 5, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: Ann Boleyn, Henry Vlll, historical fiction, Tudors

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