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The Queen's Lover: A Novel
by Vanora Bennett
The Queen's Lover (2/6/2010)
I absolutely loved this book! Vanora Bennett has written an engrossing tale, rich in historical detail and substance. She skillfully brings the 15th century characters to life, portrays them well and tells a story that was hard for me to put down.
Serena: A Novel
by Ron Rash
Undecided (8/28/2009)
I didn't particularly like this book. On the other hand, I didn't really dislike it. The first half of the the novel seemed slow-moving. The second half picked up steam and became a real page-turner.

When Serena was introduced, she was portrayed as an absolute wonder woman,more
Stealing Athena
by Karen Essex
Stealing Athena, A Great Book (5/18/2008)
Stealing Athena was a joy to read, from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed this book of historical fiction.

Mary Nisbet Elgin's story, set in the early 1800's is vividly told, while the author cleverly goes back to ancient Athen's Golden Age and weaves in the story ofmore
The House at Riverton: A Novel
by Kate Morton
A Captivating Book (5/7/2008)
The House At Riverton is a fabulous novel!

The author skillfully brings her readers into the house, upstairs with the aristocratic family and downstairs with the household servant staff.

As I read this book, I felt I was right there, sharing the lives and secrets of themore
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