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Follow the Stars Home
by Diane C. McPhail
Amazing tale of courage and adventure (6/10/2024)
I love when historical fiction opens up a new world to me. Diane C. McPhail’s new book, Follow the Stars Home, does just that.

I love books where women break out of the mold expected of them and defy societal norms to follow their heart. Lydia is a formidable woman - taughtmore
The House on Biscayne Bay
by Chanel Cleeton
Step into an Agatha Christie novel (1/28/2024)
Another stellar historical mystery from one of my favorite authors, Chanel Cleeton. The House on Biscayne Bay focuses on a mysterious mansion in Miami during the Roaring 20s as well as the more subdued pre-WWII year of 1941. Anna and Carmen are beautiful women in danger asmore
Becoming Madam Secretary
by Stephanie Dray
A hidden woman from history shines in the spotlight (11/20/2023)
Dray is one of my favorite historical fiction writers for her highly detailed yet readable looks at hidden women from history. Uncovering the life story of Frances Perkins was so interesting, especially since I had always heard her name in the musical "Annie" with no ideamore
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