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An Affair of Spies (by Ronald H. Balson)
Having read every book written by the author, Ronald H. Balson, I was looking forward to getting lost in this one. I am a huge fan of the...

Ms. Ladybug
Apr 21, 20241 min read
The Beekeeper's War (by Deborah Carr)
I was disappointed in The Beekeeper’s War. The book was a little too syrupy sweet and spanned too long of a timeline ... two world wars....

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 25, 20231 min read
The Sound of Light (by Sarah Sundin)
As a huge fan of WWII historical fiction books, I was looking forward to reading this book. And the reviews may have had my expectations...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 12, 20231 min read
The Porcelain Maker (by Sarah Freethy)
I am a huge fan of WWII historical fiction books and the dual timeline aspect is always a plus for me. However, this one did not capture...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 12, 20231 min read
The Secret Book of Flora Lea (by Patti Callahan Henry)
It is rare for me to give a book only 2 stars. But I have to admit that it was just too long and did not get my attention. I was not...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Sisters Under the Rising Sun (by Heather Morris)
I am a huge fan of historical fiction books ... specifically those set during WWII. However, the fact that this one took place in the...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 4, 20231 min read
The American Wife’s Secret ~ The Diplomat’s Wife #3 (by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger)
Oh my goodness! I had to wait a few days before I could write this review. I was gobsmacked by the time I had absorbed the last word on...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 20, 20232 min read
The Warsaw Orphan (by Kelly Rimmer)
One of my favorite genres is historical fiction … especially when it is related to WWII. I continue to be amazed at the stories that are...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 7, 20231 min read
The Girl from Venice ~ Girls from the Italian Resistance #1 (by Siobhan Daiko)
I love historical fiction books set during WWII. This was a little different focus in that it dealt with the German invasion of Italy....

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 7, 20231 min read
A Child for the Reich (by Andie Newton)
Another great addition to the historical fiction genre based on WWII. This was a different aspect than I have typically read. And one...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 7, 20231 min read
Good Night, Irene (by Luis Alberto Urrea)
This was an interesting WWII historical fiction story. I loved that it was roughly based on the life of the author’s mother as she served...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 7, 20231 min read
The Cypress Maze (by Fiona Valpy)
I absolutely love historical fiction set during WWII. And when it includes a dual timeline, then I am definitely going to dive into the...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20232 min read
The Keeper of Hidden Books (by Madeline Martin)
Well, if a book is historical fiction set in WWII … and about books … then you have won me over! I enjoyed reading and learning about the...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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