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Dear Miss Lake ~ The Emmy Lake Chronicles #4 (by A. J. Pearce)
I have enjoyed every moment I have spent with Emmy Lake and am sad that our time together has come to and end. We are still ensconced in WWII and bombs are still being dropped on London. The Women’s Friend magazine continues to play a role in helping readers deal with the difficulties the war has brought into their lives as well as everyday concerns and questions. The characters feel like friends and I have come to care about their lives and their struggles. Emmy provides a

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Nov 131 min read
The Sicilian Secret (by Angela Petch)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially when they are set during the time period of WWI. This is also a dual timeline book which appeals to me. This particular book had a romance aspect to it and, unfortunately, was a little too mushy for my taste. A story of intrigue with a mystery that provided good historical background. I was not familiar with the Italian internment camps so I found that interesting. Overall the storyline did not grab my attention, but ther

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Nov 81 min read
The Weight of Goodbye (by Eliza Graham)
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and especially when they are set during WWII. This book presents a different focus for that period of time. I was not familiar with the English fascism prevalence during WWII. When you open the book, you will be treated to a unique perspective and a rich story of family, bravery, dedication, and heartbreak. Experiencing Lucia’s life as an ambulance driver is interesting and her relationship with a young girl who she rescues foll

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Oct 191 min read
The Sunflower House (by Adriana Allegri)
I love reading historical fiction books, and especially if they are set during WWII. This book was a different twist on books from that genre and time period. The focus is on the Lebensborn Program which encouraged women to breed and produce pure-blood Aryan children. The brutality that the main character, Allina, endured had me cringing. The fact children were sacrificed because of imperfections was horrendous. While I am not a fan of romance novels, that aspect of this book

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Oct 191 min read
The Dark of the Moon (by Fiona Valpy)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that are set during WWII. This also features a dual timeline which I enjoy...

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Sep 251 min read
Collection of Lies ~ Beck's Rules #3 (by Suzanne Rudd Hamilton)
I am loving the Beck’s Rules series by Suzanne Rudd Hamilton. Having enjoyed her Secret Senior Sleuth Society series, I was looking...

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Sep 211 min read
The Keeper of Lost Art (by Lolita Baldock)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books and specifically those that take place during WWII. I do not mind dual ... or even multiple...

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Aug 311 min read
A Letter from Italy (by Rose Alexander)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. This book’s focus was different than those I...

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Aug 311 min read
First Comes Marriage ... Then Comes Murder ~ The Women of Wynton #2 (by Donna Mumma)
This is the first book in the Women of Wynton’s series. I have had the opportunity to read. I enjoyed this one so much that I will go...

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Aug 312 min read
The Righteous (by Ronald H. Balson)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that are set during WWII. Ronald Balson is one of my favorite authors. After...

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Aug 311 min read
The Lies They Told (by Ellen Marie Wiseman)
What an emotional read. The author does a wonderful job of pulling you into the story and keeping you invested in the lives of the...

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Aug 311 min read
The Last Assignment (by Erika Robuck)
I love reading historical fiction books and I have recently had the opportunity to read several about strong women whom we know nothing...

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Aug 311 min read
The Girl with the Red Hair ~ Dutch Girls #2 (by Imogen Matthews)
This is the first book I have read in the Dutch Girls series by Imogen Matthews. I love reading historical fiction books and especially...

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Aug 251 min read
The Poison Puzzle ~ Emma Langley Victorian #2 (by Emily Organ)
When I first opened this book and began reading, I was not instantly thrilled with it. However, the more time I spent absorbing the...

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Aug 251 min read
Finding Margaret Fuller (by Allison Pataki)
A story about an amazing woman — Margaret Fuller. I love reading books that feature strong women who have made a difference in the world....

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Aug 251 min read
Katharine's Remarkable Road Trip (by Gail Ward Olmsted)
This book was a fun read. Based on the real-life character of Katherine Prescott Wormley, you will be treated to a journey with her as...

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Aug 251 min read
The Paris Promise ~ The Paris Sisters #3 (by Suzanne Kelman)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially when they are set during WWII. This one was also a dual timeline which is another...

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Aug 251 min read
The Bookseller of Paris ~ The Paris Sisters #2 (by Suzanne Kelman)
I love reading historical fiction books, especially those that are set during WWII. And if the book includes a dual timeline, I am...

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Jul 291 min read
The Banned Books of Berlin (by Daisy Wood)
I love reading historical fiction books, especially if they are set during WWII. And it is even more appealing when there is a dual...

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Jul 291 min read
The Book of Lost Children (by Jenny O'Brien)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. The fact this was a dual timeline book made it...

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Jul 281 min read
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