Historical (B)

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.

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2 Historical Books Heather Rereads

Sheena is joined by Heather Rose Jones to discuss 2 Historical Books Heather Rereads. These are Heather’s section from TLR’s 55 Most Reread Books. Listen to this episode here The

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Moontangled by Stephanie Burgis: Book Review

Moontangled by Stephanie Burgis is a Regency fantasy with a low-angst second-chance romance between two young women, one an aspiring politician and one a magician in training. In Burgis’s Angland,

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Between Boat And Shore by Rhiannon Grant: Book Review

Between Boat And Shore by Rhiannon Grant is a bit hard to classify. It is–most obviously–a historical novel. It has a murder mystery subplot, but it’s not a mystery by

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Floodtide by Heather Rose Jones: Book Review

Floodtide by Heather Rose Jones is the fourth book in the delightful Alpennia series but it can be read as a standalone novel. The busy streets of Rotenek are dangerous

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Remember November by Cameron Darrow: Book Review

Remember November by Cameron Darrow is a historical novel that takes place in England just after the end of World War 1. But it is more than that. It is

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Frederica And The Viscountess by Barbara Davies: Book Review

Frederica And The Viscountess by Barbara Davies is a Regency romance that combines Jane Austen pastiche and some favorite f/f historical romance tropes. Frederica Bertram is only tempted by the

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Proper English by KJ Charles: Book Review

Proper English by KJ Charles is a good old-fashioned Edwardian country-house murder mystery. When Pat shows up to join her best friend’s shooting party, she doesn’t expect to find herself

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Petticoats And Promises by Penelope Friday: Book Review

Petticoats And Promises by Penelope Friday is an old-school Regency romance. Serena and Clara have been best friends–almost sisters–all their lives and now they plan to share their first London

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The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite: Book Review

The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite is a historical romance set in early 19th century England. Lucy Muchelney has been left without parents, without sufficient funds, and

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Two Wings To Fly Away by Penny Mickelbury: Book Review

Two Wings To Fly Away by Penny Mickelbury braids together the historic, romance, and thriller genres in a story about personal and racial relationships and found family in Philadelphia on

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