The Age of Light… About the Book: Model. Muse. Lover. Artist. One cool day in 1929, Lee Miller arrives in bohemian Paris to pursue her dream of being an artist, having left behind a successful modelling career at Vogue. Gorgeous and talented, she catches the eye of renowned Surrealist artist Man Ray and convinces him … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer
Historical Fiction
New Release Book Review: Woman 99 by Greer Macallister
Woman 99… About the Book: When Charlotte Smith’s wealthy parents commit her beloved sister Phoebe to the infamous Goldengrove Asylum, Charlotte knows there’s more to the story than madness. She risks everything and follows her sister inside, surrendering her real identity as a privileged young lady of San Francisco society to become a nameless inmate, … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Woman 99 by Greer Macallister
New Release Book Review: We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet
We Must Be Brave… About the Book: A novel about courage and kindness, hardship and friendship – and the astonishing power of love. December, 1940. As German bombs fall on Southampton, the city's residents flee to the surrounding villages. In Upton village, amid the chaos, newly-married Ellen Parr finds a girl sleeping, unclaimed at the … Continue reading New Release Book Review: We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet
New Release Book Review: The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky
The Hollow Bones… About the Book: The Hollow Bones implores us to pay careful attention to the crucial lessons we might learn from our not-too-distant history. 'I remember you once told me about mockingbirds and their special talents for mimicry. They steal the songs from others, you said. I want to ask you this: how … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky
New Release Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
The Chocolate Maker's Wife... About the Book: Australian author Karen Brooks rewrites women back into history with this sweeping, breathtakingly researched tale of 17th century London. Set against the backdrop of Restoration London, the plague and the Great Fire, this is a tale of cruelty, revenge, redemption, love and hope, and the sweet, sinister temptation … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
New Release Book Review: The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen
The Victory Garden… About the Book: From the bestselling author of The Tuscan Child comes a beautiful and heart-rending novel of a woman’s love and sacrifice during the First World War. As the Great War continues to take its toll, headstrong twenty-one-year-old Emily Bryce is determined to contribute to the war effort. She is convinced … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen
Behind the Pen with G.S. Johnston
Today I welcome historical novelist G.S. Johnston to Behind the Pen, celebrating the release of his latest novel, Sweet Bitter Cane. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I’ve always lived in my imagination. I was a sickly a child and spent a lot of time at home. So I would make … Continue reading Behind the Pen with G.S. Johnston
Release Day for Sunshine by Kim Kelly
Sunshine... About the Book: A tale of longing, loss and growing love under the bright Australian sun. It's 1921 and the Great War has left in its wake untold tragedy, not only in lives lost, but in the guilt of survivors, the deep-set scars of old wounds and the sting of redoubled bigotries. In the … Continue reading Release Day for Sunshine by Kim Kelly
Behind the Pen with Kirsten Alexander
My guest for Behind the Pen today is Kirsten Alexander, author of Half Moon Lake, the chillingly atmospheric historical crime novel reviewed here on the blog last week. Welcome Kirsten! Half Moon Lake is inspired by a real case from history, but what first drew your attention to this case? How did this initial spark … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Kirsten Alexander
New Release Book Review: The Hidden by Mary Chamberlain
The Hidden... About the Book: Dora Simon is comfortable in her retirement, indulging her interests in gardening and music. Joe O'Cleary is content on the Jersey farm he helped rebuild with its owner, Geoffrey Laurent, with time to pursue his life-long hobby of birdwatching. But their worlds are shattered by the arrival of Barbara Hummel, … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Hidden by Mary Chamberlain
