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Tag: historical fiction
Wolf Winter
Beautifully rendered and utterly magical, Wolf Winter is a gritty, dark, and atmospheric read set in 1717, in the Swedish Lapland.
The Madwoman Upstairs : Bronte sisters’ last ancestor
A coming-of-age, quirky story about the Brontes' last surviving ancestor, and the scavenger hunt her dead father sets for her from beyond the grave.
Finding “Ichy” – Mary Anning and the great Ichtyosaurus
A perfect read for anyone who wants to appreciate a woman's footprint in history, is interested in paleontology and fossils, or just wants a damn good read, Remarkable Creatures is it. I can find no fault in the book. From the beautiful rendition of a period piece, to the conversations, the interweaving of history, to the friendship between Mary and Elizabeth, it's a perfectly written novel.
The Sealwoman’s Gift – lush historical fiction
I expected a good story when I picked this up; what I got was a compelling historical read about a period in history I knew nothing about.
Ice Age Pride & Prejudice – Ivory and Bone
Ivory and Bone is an Ice Age retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
Suspect Red – Commies and the Red Scare
Well-researched, along with photos, headlines, and historical notes, Suspect Red is a great historical fiction read! Even though it's middle grade, I still enjoyed reading it and learned a bit more about life during the Red Scare. The historical backdrop is woven deftly throughout the story, and at the end, there's a list of resources for further reading.
The Mercies
This book was everything I wanted and more. With the beautifully rendered prose, the gorgeous scenery, the captivating plot, it is one of the better books I've read this year. The tale starts slow then grows into a tempest, bewitching in all aspects.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: Supernatural Titanic Retelling: The Deep
A thrilling retelling that follows a survivor of the Titanic as she finds herself as a war nurse on Titanic's sister, HMHS Britannic.
Olive Belgrave, Lady Detective, London, 1923
Olive is just as likable as Nancy Drew, and the mystery is as thought out as an Agatha Christie one, though without quite as much mood and intrigue.
Reading Between the Dunes 