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The Ivory City by Emily Bain Murphy (Book Review)

StoriesJuly 30, 2026227Views 0Likes 1Comment

The Ivory CityEmily Bain MurphyGenre: Historical MysteryPublisher: Union Square & Co.Release Date: November 4, 2025Format:PaperbackPages:352 The St. Louis World’s Fair, 1904: A miniature city of palaces and pavilions that becomes a backdrop for romance, betrayal—and murder. Cousins Grace and Lillie have…

A Pretender’s Murder by Christopher Huang (Historical murder mystery)

StoriesJune 25, 2026320Views 0Likes 0Comments

Who might ever want the death of such a beloved person like Colonel Russell, the heart of the London Club? Unwillingly, the new secretary of the Club, Eric Peterkin, is involved in the investigation – and is in for some really unwanted revelations. A dark historical mystery that touches on themes of betrayal and war…

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Murder at the Royal Palace by Verity Bright (Historical Cosy Mystery)

StoriesMay 23, 2026363Views 0Likes 2Comments

Lady Swift’s adventure #23 takes place in the majestic and ancient Tower of London among Beefeaters, legends, old secrets… and ravens

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Taking Risks with Historical Fiction – An Interview with Author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger

StoriesMarch 23, 2026413Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger is the author of many Historical Fiction novels set between WWI and WWII. Read this author interview with her

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The Smuggler of Reschen Pass by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger (Book Review)

StoriesMarch 19, 2026429Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fritz is a violent man, accustomed to getting what he wants, despising everything else. A dark, difficult story against the backdrop of the Great War in Austria.

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The Eights by Joanna Miller (Book Review)

StoriesNovember 13, 20251KViews 0Likes 5Comments

An impressively realistic depiction of post-WWI Oxford and the first women gaining a degree at the university.

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The Case of the Body on the Orient Express by Kelly Oliver (Book Review)

StoriesOctober 23, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Historical cosy mystery set on the Orient Express involving Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie.

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The Phoenix and the Firebird (Fantasy Book Review)

StoriesSeptember 25, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A YA Historical Fantasy story of courage and friendship. The story of a White Russian refugee navigating life in 1920s China… until the legends become real in her path to saving her dad.

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Strong Temptations (Historical Cosy Mystery) Book Review

StoriesSeptember 11, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A Historical Cosy Mystery set in 1912 in a very unusual setting: the Millinery Department in a big department store in Milwaukee. Vivid historical setting, strong character characterisation, clever mystery plot.

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Strong Suspicions (Historical Cosy Mystery) Book Review

StoriesSeptember 4, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

First in the cosy mystery series set in 1912, about a strong-willed female reporter. Sophie finds herself entangled in a murder, with one of her suffragist friends as a suspect.

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Alternative 1920s Great Britain: Interview with Author Celia Lake

StoriesAugust 25, 20251KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Interview with Celia Lake, author of the Albion Chronicles, a series of historical fantasy romances.

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Harmonic Pleasure (Historical Fantasy) Book Review

StoriesAugust 21, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A sweet fantasy romance for readers who love to find more than just romance in their stories.