From the French Revolution to WWII, The Women of Chateau Lafayette shares the story of three courageous women who call the chateau home. At the beginning of the novel we meet Marthe and see her transformation through the course of…
The Rose Code with Author Kate Quinn
“A knockout of a story, written by the reigning queen of historical fiction. Quinn’s trio of heroines practically leap off the page in this stunning novel, which melds spy-hunting with love stories that will stir your soul. A book for…
The Paris Library with Author Janet Skeslien Charles
I love sharing about recent fiction releases, and you’ll remember The Paris Library from my Spring Reading List post last week. Author Janet Skeslien Charles is the of Moonlight in Odessa and The Paris Library which released in February of this year. In this interview…
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany with Author
“Lori Nelson Spielman writes beautifully about self-discovery, forgiveness, and love. The Star Crossed Sisters of Tuscany is an insightful and tenderhearted novel that illuminates the ways in which the bonds of family can sometimes feel like a warm embrace, and…
The Night Portrait with Author Laura Morelli
Whether you love art, history, or dual timelines, The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli is the perfect combination of all three. The novel goes between Leonardo da Vinci’s Renaissance Italy and WWII Europe, where Edith a German conservator risks everything to…
The Forgotten Sister with Author Nicola Cornick
Need a suggestion for what to read over the Thanksgiving holiday? The Forgotten Sister by Nicola Cornick is a dual timeline historical mystery that should definitely be on your must read list! The story goes between the Tudor era mystery…
The Last Correspondent with Author Soraya M. Lane
On November 1st, author Soraya M. Lane’s sixth historical fiction novel, The Last Correspondent was released. The storyline revolves around three very different women; Ella Franks who after being fired (for writing under a male pseudonym) takes a chance to…
The Jane Austen Society with Author Natalie Jenner
There’s an exciting new book release from debut author Natalie Jenner titled, The Jane Austen Society. This book, which is a must read for any fan of Austen, is a fictional story about society started in the 1940’s in the…
A Hundred Suns with Author Karin Tanabe
To read Karin Tanabe’s A Hundred Suns is to take a step into history. Karin’s writing style and descriptions of French Indochina and the world of the Michelin’s are so vivid that you will be able to picture every scene…
The Chocolatier with Author Jan Moran
If you’re in need of a sweet escape wrapped up in family secrets, The Chocolatier is definitely the book you need to be reading right now. Set in Italy’s Amalfi Coast, The Chocolatier tells the story of Celina Savoia who…
