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A story that is set in the past and uses true characteristics of the time. Generally set quite far back in history and not within the last 50 years.
From our review: “It’s got a tough but loving captain and a taut crew always ready for a sea battle. There is a lot of action that puts everyone in danger and requires strength and bravery to overcome. What I didn’t expect and actually had me on the edge of my seat was when the story takes a turn toward creepy.”
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From our review: “One of the great things about Holmesian mysteries is how they engage the reader in trying to work them out. The author always gives enough clues to figure out whodunnit, but I was led astray a couple of time”
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From our review: “The story is absolutely different than anything I’ve read before. The Orkneys are an especially interesting area for early peoples because the environment is so harsh”
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From our review: “With whimsy and breezy banter throughout, the story as a whole is a pleasant mashup of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella, for an adult audience”
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From our review: “It was an absolute delight to read, explore and savor. Although I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough, at the same time I had to take my time, reread passages and enjoy the brilliant writing”
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From our review: “There were so many times I was on pins and needles, wondering how Dax and Rose were going to get themselves out of whatever jam they were in at the moment.”
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From our review: “The early 1920s in England is fascinating, historically speaking, because while the country and the world was still reeling from the horrors of World War I”
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From our review: “This is a gentle story of two women from different circles finding one another. I enjoyed being immersed in the political landscape and day-to-day life”
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“Lou is a rancher living secluded in the Old West because they need to not be found by certain people. One day they receive a delivery that is not the house plans they ordered but a housewife.”
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From our review: “This is the story of three strong women who try to make England a better place, one move at a time. It’s about overcoming cruel plots and powerful men. And underneath it all is the story of hope and finding love”
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