Posts Tagged ‘history’

“Notorious Royal Marriages” by Leslie Carroll

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Pros: Interesting look at the private lives of some of the more famous (or infamous) European royals.
Cons: The genealogy can get confusing because many names were passed down through generations.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Review book courtesy of Penguin Group

 

Many of us are curious about the private lives of royalty, both in the past and the present. What could be more tantalizing than the relationships (or lack thereof) that occur between the royal sheets? Leslie Carroll has created a fascinating read about not only some of the more famous unsuccessful royal marriages, but of successful ones as well. It’s a journey into the past showing that while some things change throughout the years, others stay the same.

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“Theft of the Master,” Edwin Alexander

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Pros: Fascinating mystery and exploration of history; riveting characters
Cons: One identity is a bit obvious; odd start
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“The Grave Tattoo,” Val McDermid

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Pros: Beautiful, immersive, taut mystery with fascinating historical underpinnings
Cons: Takes a few pages to get into if you’re lacking the background
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“The Gift of Rain,” Tan Twan Eng

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Pros: Utterly beautiful and heartbreaking
Cons: Not for everyone
Rating: 5 out of 5

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