War Cry by Wilbur Smith
Smith's writing is detailed with great descriptions. The character development is excellent. Smith firmly establishes the backgrounds of the antagonists and pro...
Tag: Historical fiction
Their Finest by Lissa Evans
Evans opens a door into the film industry (at least the one back in the 1940s) with her portrayals of actors and those behind the scenes. Her descriptions are f...
The Sun King Conspiracy by Yves Jego and Denis Lepee
The Sun King Conspiracy by Yves Jego and Denis Lepee is an intriguing look at the time of Louis XIV of France. Here is a brief summary of the book: Cardinal Maz...
The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams
Although Williams' novels have a bit more sex than I like (any mention of it is a bit more than my preference not because of prudishness, but I like action more...
A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline
I am fascinated by the art and lives of the Wyeth clan, so I figured A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline would be an interesting read. And it was but ...
To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey
It moves from the interior thoughts and emotions of its characters to the historic events that surround them, to the interaction of people across social, cultur...