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The Heart of Arcrea

by Gabrielle Nadig on April 23, 2021·Action and Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

‘ “He who discovers the heart of Arcrea and joins the hands of the seven regions will be king.” Set during a forgotten age of kings and queens, knights and nobles, wise-men and warlords, The Heart of Arcrea follows the story of Druet the blacksmith, who, hoping to free his father from an unjust imprisonment, sets out on a quest that will solve an ancient riddle and crown a man as Arcrea’s first king. A host of memorable characters join Druet on his mission of justice, but opposition quickly rises to test their level of commitment and their faith in…

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The Devil in Canaan Parish

by Lindsay Howard on August 10, 2016·Drama, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Suspense

The Devil in Canaan Parish, by Jackie Shemwell, is an intricately detailed account of Southern Louisiana in the 1950s. The most interesting part of the novel, far and away, was the level of research that obviously went into the writing of this story.

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Lost in Tanganyika

by on July 10, 2016·Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Travel

In 1862, William and Elizabeth Darmon escape from Zanzibar, crossing hostile territory to Lake Victoria. Pursued by ruthless slavers, they flee to Niam Niam country in Darkest Africa.

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Out of the Easy

by on June 20, 2016·Action and Adventure, Coming-of-age Story, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance

Josie lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans with her mother, and the year is 1950. Much the same as numerous other 17-year-olds, Josie has enormous dreams to get away from the ‘Huge Easy’ and set off for college, yet there are plenty of obstacles holding her back.

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Outrageous: The Victoria Woodhull Saga Volume One

by Angela Maria Hart on April 27, 2016·Coming-of-age Story, Drama, Fiction, Historical Fiction

Outrageous: The Victoria Woodhull Saga Volume One Rise to Riches by Neal Katz is a historical fiction book that follows the early life of Victoria Woodhull.

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Outlander

by Lindsay Howard on April 22, 2016·Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance

Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon, is the first book in a series of six, and introduces the reader to Claire Randall, a woman who worked as a nurse during World War II.

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Passenger

by on March 25, 2016·Action and Adventure, Creative, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult

In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles but years from home.

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The Camelot Shadow

by Lindsay Howard on December 28, 2015·Action and Adventure, Drama, Historical Fiction

Sean Gibson’s The Camelot Shadow presents the story of Lord Alfred Fitzwilliam, who will do anything to save his wife, Ellen, who is dying. When approached about the possibility of King Arthur’s scabbard being preserved and its supposed abilities to heal people, he takes a chance and heads off to search for it. Joining him are his friend William Upton, and two parties both interested in taking the scabbard for their own purposes. Full of mystery and magic, this Victorian Era novel is a new and original take on the legend of King Arthur.

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

by Lindsay Howard on December 22, 2015·Action and Adventure, Drama, Historical Fiction, Mystery

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has a particularly striking cover and is presented alongside old photos. Some might assume that this would take away from the text, but the pictures only make the text even more engaging. The written descriptions alone, however, are capable of instilling a sense of unease in the reader.

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The Night Circus

by Lindsay Howard on December 4, 2015·Coming-of-age Story, Drama, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, has received a large number of rave reviews. It tells the story of two children, Celia and Marco, who are trained for the majority of their lives in magic. This training, they learn very early, is meant to prepare them for a challenge in which they will face off with an unknown opponent. Full of mystery, romance and magic, this dark and hauntingly beautiful fantasy is unlike anything I’ve read before.

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