originally posted on the FantasticFiction web site:
- My Enemy's Cradle (2007) by Sara Young. "By populating her book with complex & vibrant characters, Sara Young succeeds in bringing this previously little known aspect of WWII history to life. Young explores with an unwavering voice the timeless, universal & yet intensely personal themes of love, loss, morality & the choices that shape our lives."
- The Kissing Gates (2008) by Mackenzie Ford. " Set against the panorama of WWI..(this) is a poignant love story, finely woven tapestry of choice, consequence & redemption. Ford explores the ambiguities of the human heart with an unwavering hand, & in so doing creates a haunting, & moving tale that will resonate with the reader long after she has finished the last page."
- Every Time We Say Goodbye (2012) by Kristina McMorris. " A timeless lesson in love & loss."
- The Lost Letter (2017) by Jillian Cantor. " A vivid & original book which spams WWII Austria to modern day Los Angeles. In this unforgettable tale of memories, love & reconciliation, Cantor writes with an absorbing voice & keen eye for detail that caught me up in the sweep of history."
- The Cottingley Secret (2017) by Hazel Gaynor. "...Gaynor has penned in majestic prose an enchanting & enthralling tale of childhood magic, forgotten dreams, & finding the parts of ourselves we thought were lost forever."
- Carnegie's Maid (2018) by Marie Benedict. "....Benedict skillfully introduces us to Clara, a young woman who immigrates to America in the 1860s & unexpectedly becomes the maid to Andrew Carnegie's mother. Clara becomes close to Andrew Carnegie & helps to make him America's first philanthropist. Downton Abbey fans should flock to this charming tale of fateful turns & unexpected romance, & the often unsung role of women in history."
- The English Wife (2018) by Lauren Willlig. "...Written with keen detail & subtle nuance...a dark & scintillating tale of betrayal, secrets & a marriage gone wrong that will have readers on the edge of their seats until the final breathtaking twist."
- The Girls in the Picture (2018) by Melanie Benjamin. "Set at the dawn of Hollywood.... explores the friendship between renowned starlet Mary Pickford & screenwriter Frances Marion. With the artistry for which she has become renowned, Benjamin has simultaneously created an insightful tale of the relationship between writer & muse & a breathtaking view into Hollywood's most glittering era."
- As Bright as Heaven (2013) by Susan Meissner. "Original and vivid."
- Things to Do When It's Raining (2018) by Marissa Stapley. "Fans of Nicholas Sparks will adore...an irresistible tribute to first love, second chances & the powerful legacy of the past. Elegant & heartfelt. Marissa Stapley's writing is a gift."
- The Dutch Wife (2018) by Ellen Keith. "...Keith illuminates an important but little known piece of history from WWII: the concentration camp brothels. Keith's portrayal of Marijke's courageous yet unfathomable choice is sensitive, graceful and unflinching - and in itself brave. Readers of The Nightingale will be rewarded by this original & unforgettable tale."
- My Dear Hamilton (2018) by Stephanie Dray & Laura Karmoie. "Following their stunning success in America's First Daughter, Stephanie Dray & Laura Karmoie have penned an unforgettable story of the woman behind Hamilton.....a masterpiece that is both intimate in detail & epic in scope --a triumph."
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