As the author wrote in her notes at the end, “the brighter the spotlight, the darker the shadows.” This was a fascinating look into the first […]

I was spellbound by this book, didn’t want it to end. In the beginning I will admit that I was put off a little by the […]

As she has with every one of her exquisite time slip novels, Susanna Kearsley left me breathless with “Bellewether”. Historical fiction is all about bringing history […]

“Who amongst us hasn’t thought of carousels with nostalgia?” That is Juliet Blackwell’s opening remark in the Author’s Note. I am not sure a carousel has […]

Incredible story, beautifully written. The characters were so real I could touch them, and all I wanted was to embrace them, steal them away from their […]

I think I may be forgiven for initially assuming this book was an immensely effective, traumatizing work of historical *fiction*, because how could it possibly be […]

Historical fiction told with heartbreaking clarity and impeccable accuracy. The characters were so real I ached for them. I haven’t read much about women during WW1, […]

I’ll admit, I bought this book for two reasons: 1) Historical Fiction (need I say more?) and 2) that cover. Yes, I am a sucker for […]