Tag: history
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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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✨ Between the Lines: Notes from a Two-Week European Whirlwind ✨
Travel never unfolds the way we plan it. Flights run late, luggage disappears, and sometimes you end up stranded in an airport trading phone calls and laughter with strangers who feel like old friends by the end of it. But somewhere between the chaos and the clouds over England, with a full moon glinting off…
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𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!
Sink into a gripping story of love, survival, and resilience on the rugged American frontier—perfect for cozy autumn nights. 📚 𝗔 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟴𝟭𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵… ❀༻ Meet Easter, a woman of grit and strength, whose journey of survival is as untamed as…
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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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Exploring the Art of Love: A Review of ‘Vincent’s Women’ by Donna Russo
In “Vincent’s Women,” Donna Russo delves into the passionate life of Vincent van Gogh, exploring the profound impact of the women in his life on both his art and his psyche. This novel is not just a book; it is a masterful painting in itself, portraying the vibrant, volatile, and often tragic life of one…
Kat Christensen
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A Girl-Duchess’s Dilemma: Navigating Power in ‘The Importance of Wives’
In Keira Morgan’s captivating novel, “The Importance of Wives,” readers are transported to the turbulent world of the House of Valois, where the young Duchess Anne of Brittany faces the daunting challenge of preserving her duchy amidst political machinations and war. Morgan skillfully weaves a tale of courage, resilience, and the complexities of leadership through…
Kat Christensen
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A Journey with an 1867 Map of Jackson County, Iowa
In the quest to bring the vivid world of “A Profitable Wife” to life, I embarked on a unique journey that led me to an extraordinary find—an expansive 1867 map of Jackson County, Iowa. This wasn’t just any map, but a historical canvas that allowed me to traverse the same lands that my protagonists wandered,…
Kat Christensen
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Whispers of the Cherokee Spirit: Unraveling ‘Yellow Bird’s Song’ by Heather Miller
Heather Miller’s “Yellow Bird’s Song” is a poignant journey through the tumultuous era of the Cherokee removal from Georgia, seen through the eyes of the Ridge family. Opening with a letter from Andrew Jackson, the novel immediately sets a tone of impending doom and the struggle for survival that lies ahead. The portrayal of Chief…
Kat Christensen
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A Whirlwind of Horses, Heartache, and Healing: “Repairing a Broken Heart” by G.L. Robinson
“Repairing a Broken Heart” is the kind of novel that sweeps you off your feet, much like a spirited stallion on a wild Irish moor. G.L. Robinson has crafted a story that’s as much a love letter to equine grace as it is a tale of personal growth, resilience, and, of course, the tangled web…
Kat Christensen
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Unearthing the Past – A Dive into ‘History of Jackson County, Iowa’ by James Whitcomb Ellis
As an author entrenched in the world of historical fiction, my journey often leads me through the dusty corridors of old libraries, where whispers of the past wait to be heard. On one such voyage, I stumbled upon a true historical gem – “History of Jackson County, Iowa, Vol. I” by Hon. James Whitcomb Ellis,…
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