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…
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"Notorious Royal Marriages" by Leslie Carroll
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Diana, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry VIII, history, King, Marie Antoinette, marriage, Napoleon, Queen, royal, Victoria
"Theft of the Master," Edwin Alexander
Pros: Fascinating mystery and exploration of history; riveting characters Cons: One identity is a bit obvious; odd start Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Lisa Roe. Visit Theft of the Master online. At the end of…
"The Grave Tattoo," Val McDermid
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 After reading Val McDermid’s The Torment of Others recently, I was eager…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: fiction, Grave Tattoo, history, mystery, Val McDermid, William Wordsworth
"The Gift of Rain," Tan Twan Eng
Pros: Utterly beautiful and heartbreaking Cons: Not for everyone Rating: 5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Myrmidon Books. I have a phobia of history. This is probably a result of the way my teachers taught it: purely…
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"Light of India," Warren Dotz
Pros: Fascinating historical and cultural perspective; amazing artwork Cons: None Rating: 5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Ten Speed Press. Warren Dotz’s Light of India: A conflagration of Indian matchbox art is a fascinating little gift or…