Saving Vincent by Joan Fernandez centers around Jo van Gogh Bonger, the widow of Theo van Gogh, as she pushes boundaries in the fight to preserve and promote the legacy of her brother-in-law, Vincent van Gogh, after Theo’s death. Jo is determined to make sure...

Treasures of Castle Rowley by Matilda Lockwood masterfully combines historical intrigue, emotional depth, and vivid storytelling. From the outset, the novel draws readers into a richly textured world of mystery and family bonds, anchored by compelling characters and a beautifully detailed setting. The story follows...

Lunch Ladies by Jodi Thompson Carr is an ensemble story following multiple connected characters. Crystal works in the school district’s lunch department and organizes a contest for elementary students to help distribute cookies at the Fourth of July parade. She also has a unique hobby:...

Star Cross Lovers by Elvo Fortunato Bucci is a love story that transcends place, time, and cultural differences. Dante and Miriam lived in the little Italian town of Ortona, during the height of World War II. Italy under the rule of dictator Benito Mussolini was...

Parisian Detective Tales: A Trilogy (Part One: Two Sisters) by Marcel Marquié is the first installment in what promises to be a fascinating series based around private detective Toni Bonnet. Set in Paris not long after the end of World War II, this story revolves...

In The Wounds That Linger by Sandra Preisler and Taylor Preisler, Zoe has just returned from America with her uncle, and everyone is happy that they are back. Everyone is surprised when Zoe mentions she has been invited by Mabel Anderson to her house. Things...

In Lady Wallflower in Love, a historical romance by Georgia Sutton, the story follows Lady Evelyn Pricewinters, who after public humiliation and heartbreak with Lord Nigel Sedley, is disillusioned with the concept of marriage and society’s expectations. Wanting to escape the ton’s gossip temporarily, Lady...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

Drausin and Josephine: We Too Shall Pass by John H. Wulsin Jr. is a powerful historical novel that examines the complex reality of racial passing in pre-Civil War America. The story follows Drausin Valsin Bacas and his family as they grapple with the profound implications...

Loki's Daughter by Linda and Michael Cahalan is a masterful blend of historical fiction and Norse mythology set against the backdrop of World War II resistance efforts. In 1943 Norway, as two women and their team of commandos wage a desperate battle against Nazi forces...