Tag: history
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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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Echoes of the Wild: The Heart of ‘A Profitable Wife’
In today’s post, I share a poignant moment from my novel “A Profitable Wife,” highlighting the intense emotions and unyielding determination from the perspective of Easter, the mother of a runaway. This excerpt showcases Easter’s profound relief as she rescues her son from a perilous situation. Easter’s journey, marked by a fierce resolve, mirrors the…
Kat Christensen
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A Profitable Wife: A Holiday Journey into American History
As I sit back and contemplate the recent launch of my book, “A Profitable Wife,” drawing upon my background as an enterprise software engineer, I find myself contemplating the intriguing parallels between introducing new technology and crafting a novel. In both endeavors, there’s a profound sense of creation, followed by a pivotal moment when the…
Kat Christensen
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