Tag: book-reviews
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✨ Book Review: History whispered through the halls of the Tower of London — and Judith Arnopp’s A Song of Sixpence was my guide.
A Tower, a Queen, and the Ghosts of History I’m a spiritual person — and a firm believer in karma. So when Judith Arnopp’s A Song of Sixpence: The Story of Elizabeth of York and Perkin Warbeck popped up in my feed right before my trip to Europe, I had to smile. Karma, it seems,…
Kat Christensen
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Rediscovering the Queen: A Review of “Nest of the Gyrfalcon” by G. Lawrence
Having long admired the character of Eleanor of Aquitaine from the classic 1968 film “The Lion in Winter,” I approached G. Lawrence’s “Nest of the Gyrfalcon: Book Two of the Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine” with high expectations. As did the first book, this latest installment in the series did not disappoint, as it beautifully…
Kat Christensen
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A Profitable wife receives a glowing Editorial review from the Coffee Pot Book Club
🌟 Thrilled to share that ‘A Profitable Wife‘ has received a glowing editorial review from the Coffee Pot Book Club! 📚 “A masterful tale of intrigue and survival on the American frontier. This novel is a standout in historical fiction!” “All was quiet. It was likely the last time anyone there would see this place,…
Kat Christensen
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February’s Must-Read: ‘A Profitable Wife’ by Kat Christensen
🌟 A Limited-Time Adventure Awaits! 🌟 Hey, book enthusiasts and history buffs! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey back in time? Well, grab your maps and lace up your boots because Book Sirens is whisking us away to the rugged terrains of post-War 1812 America with an irresistible offer you won’t want…
Kat Christensen
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A Voice That Echoed: A Review of ‘The Queen of the Platform’ by Susan Higginbotham
Susan Higginbotham delivers a captivating tale in “The Queen of the Platform.” This novel is a richly detailed journey through the life of Ernestine Rose, a woman whose name is etched deeply in the annals of women’s rights history. The story begins with Ernestine, in her retirement years, reflecting on her past. We are taken…
Kat Christensen
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Eleanor Unveiled: A Riveting Journey in ‘Daughter of the Sun’
As an ardent fan of historical fiction, diving into G. Lawrence’s “Daughter of the Sun,” is an experience I have eagerly anticipated. As a self-proclaimed Eleanor of Aquitaine fangirl, I’m endlessly amazed by her remarkable journey through history. G. Lawrence masterfully recounts the life of the young Eleanor of Aquitaine, a figure who rises from…
Kat Christensen
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