Book Review The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull The Romanov family has long held fascination for many of us. The last Tsar and his family, disappearing in the middle of the night. Stories of bullets bouncing off clothes lined with jewels, and countless imposters claiming to be one of the daughters. And while we […]
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Giveaway The Surgeon’s Daughter (signed ARC) by Audrey Blake If you’ve been hanging out at The 52 Book Club for a while, you’ll probably have heard me talk about The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake. It was one of my absolute favorite reads of 2021! (Last year, I even got to have a
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Book Review Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict Her Hidden Genius is the best of Marie Benedict! Impeccably researched and beautifully written, this story uncovers the incredible life of a woman history overlooked. (Keep reading for the full book synopsis.)
Book Review Antoinette’s Sister by Diana Giovinazzo We’ve all heard of Marie Antoinette. But have you heard of her sister, Charlotte? This new historical fiction from Diana Giovinazzo, explores the life of Maria Carolina of Austria. Charlotte is sister to Antoinette and Queen in her own right. This fictionalized retelling of her life and reign
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Book Review The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes Two of my favorite genres are historical fiction and mystery. And when a book manages to weave those two together in an equally satisfying way, it makes for a particularly enjoyable read! About The Spanish Daughter: As a child in Spain, Puri always knew her passion for
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27 Much Anticipated Reads For 2022 **This post also contains affiliate links; as an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.** One of our favorite prompts on our 2022 Reading Challenge is a book “published in 2022.” There are so many incredible books on the horizon for next year and we can’t wait to dive
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Book Review Daughters of War by Dinah Jefferies For fans of historical fiction comes a brand new series of books by Dinah Jefferies. Set in 1944 France, Daughters of War follows three sisters who each have a very different approach to processing and surviving the war. This sweeping novel shares of love, heartbreak, secrets, and
Book Review The Pilot’s Daughter by Meredith Jaeger Plop me in a bookstore, twirl me around, and inevitably, you’ll find me standing in front of a pile of WWII set novels. The covers feel romantic and dreamy — and usually include a woman facing away. No matter how many I read, I find them irresistible.
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Book Review Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge “What I feel is that if one has got to have a murder actually happening in one’s house, one might as well enjoy it, if you know what I mean.” — Agatha Christie, The Body in the Library If you’ve been hanging around The 52 Book
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For many of us, books set during the Second World War hold a powerful fascination. The stories from this era evoke such emotion as they share tales of bravery and sacrifice, of triumph and loss. And clearly, publishers and authors love the 1940s as much as us readers, for there is no shortage of books
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