I had to keep reminding myself that the story was taking place in 1849 or so. The language and dialog seemed very contemporary. This couple lives in a fishing village in Pacific Northwest. The husband collects Indian artifacts and sell them to a museum. The wife also becomes very good at identifi...
Actually, this was almost 4 stars. It was a good story, but predictable. I found the writing technically well done, but it did drag on at times. A good read, but not one of my favorites. I also had a hard time getting over some of the scientific inaccuracies - how could a supposed mummy be so int...
I don't usually read historical novels, but The Spiritualist was so wonderfully written it was a book to be savored. As a newcomer to New York society in the late 1800s Evie has few friends and a lonely marriage. The unexpected murder of her husband all but displaces Evie from her own life when s...
I picked this book up randomly at the library without really choosing it off anything but the cover. I am a fan of historical fiction and Victorian Era romance/fiction, so it seemed like something I would enjoy. It was intriguing, although it wasn't what I wanted it to be. I had a hard time findi...
Too sleepy for a full review, but here's the short version:Flat plot (i.e., no highs or lows) + flat characters + repetitive Puritan emoz + confusing Puritan politics = 3 stars. However, the writing itself was good & the setting was vividly described with strong details woven throughout. It fee...