Articles related to "Historical Novel"
Dean Hughes' Historical Novels Live Up to Their Promise
A brief discussion of Dean Hughes' historical Children of the Promise series.
dean hughes • children of the promise • lds fiction • world war ii
A brief discussion of Dean Hughes' historical Children of the Promise series.
dean hughes • children of the promise • lds fiction • world war ii
Historical Novel Review: Scraping through Stone
As good historical fiction should always be acknowledged, I'm hoping my readers at Tudor England might be interested in reading this review. The novel is set in an early time to that of the Tudors- but I'm sure people will forgive me if I step once out my time frame!
richard 1 • judith fox • scraping through stone • richard 1 • judith fox
As good historical fiction should always be acknowledged, I'm hoping my readers at Tudor England might be interested in reading this review. The novel is set in an early time to that of the Tudors- but I'm sure people will forgive me if I step once out my time frame!
richard 1 • judith fox • scraping through stone • richard 1 • judith fox
Malinche A Historical Novel , Book Review
Esquivel reinterprets the legendary and tragic love affair between Malinche and Hernán Cortés in the lyrical prose that made Like Water for Chocolate a top-selling novel.
"like water for chocolate" • malinche mexican author laura esquivel • latin american literature • myth controversial historical figure dona marina • mallinalli and hernan cortes
Esquivel reinterprets the legendary and tragic love affair between Malinche and Hernán Cortés in the lyrical prose that made Like Water for Chocolate a top-selling novel.
"like water for chocolate" • malinche mexican author laura esquivel • latin american literature • myth controversial historical figure dona marina • mallinalli and hernan cortes
Swan's Grace
Historical Romance by Linda Francis Lee
historical • romance • historical romance • historical book • historical novel
Historical Romance by Linda Francis Lee
historical • romance • historical romance • historical book • historical novel
The Lost Luggage Porter
Andrew Martin's railway detective Jim Stringer gets involved in murder, safecracking, and childbirth in this engaging historical thriller.
the lost luggage porter • andrew martin • dickens • historical novel • charles norfolk
Andrew Martin's railway detective Jim Stringer gets involved in murder, safecracking, and childbirth in this engaging historical thriller.
the lost luggage porter • andrew martin • dickens • historical novel • charles norfolk
What is a Regency and Why Should I Read One?
An introduction to the Regency novel:its history, its current popularity, and why its fans love the genre
regency • regencies • romance • fiction • novels
An introduction to the Regency novel:its history, its current popularity, and why its fans love the genre
regency • regencies • romance • fiction • novels
Birds Without Wings
The latest novel by the author of Captain Correlli's Mandolin is an equally mesmerizing meditation on the universal themes of love, war, courage and mercy
louis de bernieres • birds without wings • de bernieres birds without wings • louis de bernieres novels • de bernieres novel turkey
The latest novel by the author of Captain Correlli's Mandolin is an equally mesmerizing meditation on the universal themes of love, war, courage and mercy
louis de bernieres • birds without wings • de bernieres birds without wings • louis de bernieres novels • de bernieres novel turkey
Bleeding Heart Square, a Novel by Andrew Taylor
A society wife leaves her husband and moves to seedy lodgings where coincidences draw her into the mystery of a middle aged spinster's disappearance four years earlier.
bleeding heart square • andrew taylor • murder mystery • novel • 1930s london
A society wife leaves her husband and moves to seedy lodgings where coincidences draw her into the mystery of a middle aged spinster's disappearance four years earlier.
bleeding heart square • andrew taylor • murder mystery • novel • 1930s london
Book Review: The Coffin Quilt
The Hatfield-McCoy conflict in the late 1800s was one of history's most fascinating family feuds. Ann Rinaldi's <U>The Coffin Quilt</U> blends fact with fluid writing and well-developed characters to create a masterful work of historical fiction.
book • book review • historical • fiction • hatfield
The Hatfield-McCoy conflict in the late 1800s was one of history's most fascinating family feuds. Ann Rinaldi's <U>The Coffin Quilt</U> blends fact with fluid writing and well-developed characters to create a masterful work of historical fiction.
book • book review • historical • fiction • hatfield
Dilly Court: In Her Own Words
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court talks about her inspiration and novels. Set in Victorian East End London, Dilly's novels paint a rich picture of life during this era
dilly court • tilly true • london • east end • historical novel
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court talks about her inspiration and novels. Set in Victorian East End London, Dilly's novels paint a rich picture of life during this era
dilly court • tilly true • london • east end • historical novel
Grace Livingston Hill, Prolific Christian Author
Grace Livingston Hill was a prolific author of books that ranged from romance novels to historical fiction. She used strong Christian themes and characters in each story.
grace livingston hill • grace livingston hill books • christian romance books • christian historical novels • grace livingston hill lutz
Grace Livingston Hill was a prolific author of books that ranged from romance novels to historical fiction. She used strong Christian themes and characters in each story.
grace livingston hill • grace livingston hill books • christian romance books • christian historical novels • grace livingston hill lutz
Historical Fiction Plain But Tasty
Alfred Duggan and Cecelia Holland give history lessons that are relatively brief and down-to-earth, but never dull.
historical fiction authors • good historical fiction • good historical novels • alfred duggan • cecelia holland
Alfred Duggan and Cecelia Holland give history lessons that are relatively brief and down-to-earth, but never dull.
historical fiction authors • good historical fiction • good historical novels • alfred duggan • cecelia holland
Interview With Dilly Court
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court, writes books based in Victorian East End London. In this interview she talks to us about her writing, inspiration and future plans.
dilly court • tilly true • london • east end • historical novel
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court, writes books based in Victorian East End London. In this interview she talks to us about her writing, inspiration and future plans.
dilly court • tilly true • london • east end • historical novel
Interview With Novelist Elizabeth Buchan
Best-selling novelist Elizabeth Buchan talks about how she writes, challenges of writing historical novels, getting a literary agent, and tips for writers.
author interviews • elizabeth buchan • getting a first novel published • getting a literary agent • writing historical novels
Best-selling novelist Elizabeth Buchan talks about how she writes, challenges of writing historical novels, getting a literary agent, and tips for writers.
author interviews • elizabeth buchan • getting a first novel published • getting a literary agent • writing historical novels
James Morrow: The Last Witchfinder
Looking for something a bit different to read over the holidays? Try this challenging but rewarding story of one woman's battle to scrap the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act.
books about witches • james morrow historical novels • witches in the 1600s • witchcraft act • novels about witchcraft
Looking for something a bit different to read over the holidays? Try this challenging but rewarding story of one woman's battle to scrap the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act.
books about witches • james morrow historical novels • witches in the 1600s • witchcraft act • novels about witchcraft
Prince Valiant, An Arthurian Epic
With seven decades of ongoing narrative, the comic strip Prince Valiant continues to delight its readers with romance and action in a somewhat altered Arthurian setting.
adventures of prince valiant • king arthur's round table • comic strip hero • historical context • medieval adventure comic strip
With seven decades of ongoing narrative, the comic strip Prince Valiant continues to delight its readers with romance and action in a somewhat altered Arthurian setting.
adventures of prince valiant • king arthur's round table • comic strip hero • historical context • medieval adventure comic strip
What Does What I Read Illustrate About Me?
What does what I read illustrate about me? For school, I had to give a presentation about what my reading illustrated about me. While this struck me at first as a dull task, it gave me reason for self-assessment.
reading • reading for pleasure • reading for work
What does what I read illustrate about me? For school, I had to give a presentation about what my reading illustrated about me. While this struck me at first as a dull task, it gave me reason for self-assessment.
reading • reading for pleasure • reading for work
A Soldier's Life
Fighting in a regiment during the English Civil War
english civil war • regimental soldier • england 1643 • soldier armor • civil war weapons
Fighting in a regiment during the English Civil War
english civil war • regimental soldier • england 1643 • soldier armor • civil war weapons
Boudica 2, Warrior of the Iceni
Boudica: Dreaming the Bull, is the second book in the highly acclaimed Boudica series, and takes the reader further into the war between Rome and tribal Britian.
boudica • roman invasion • manda scott • historical novel • pre-roman society
Boudica: Dreaming the Bull, is the second book in the highly acclaimed Boudica series, and takes the reader further into the war between Rome and tribal Britian.
boudica • roman invasion • manda scott • historical novel • pre-roman society
Boudica, Historic Warrior Queen
In the first novel of the Boudica series, author Manda Scott relates the story of the fabled warrior queen of the Eceni tribe, located on the south-east coast of England.
boudica • roman invasion • manda scott • historical novel • pre-roman society
In the first novel of the Boudica series, author Manda Scott relates the story of the fabled warrior queen of the Eceni tribe, located on the south-east coast of England.
boudica • roman invasion • manda scott • historical novel • pre-roman society
Monarch and Commander – Charles I in Battle
King Charles of Great Britain, Ireland and France was also in 1642, Captain General of the Royalist forces in the English Civil War. Fighting the rebellious Parliamentarians with both these huge responsibilities was a great and daunting task.
charles i
King Charles of Great Britain, Ireland and France was also in 1642, Captain General of the Royalist forces in the English Civil War. Fighting the rebellious Parliamentarians with both these huge responsibilities was a great and daunting task.
charles i
The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent
Historical novel about Colonial American family life around the time of the Salem Trials written by the ancestor of a condemned witch.
the heretic's daughter by kathleen kent • martha carrier • novels about the salem witch trials • novels about colonial american family life • novels about coming of age in colonial america
Historical novel about Colonial American family life around the time of the Salem Trials written by the ancestor of a condemned witch.
the heretic's daughter by kathleen kent • martha carrier • novels about the salem witch trials • novels about colonial american family life • novels about coming of age in colonial america
The Last Queen – A Novel – Book Review
Juana of Castile was the last Queen of Spanish blood to inherit her country's throne. But her privileged life was one of turmoil and sorrow.
the last queen by c w gortner book review • book review of queen juana novel • historical novel on juana of castile • the children of queen isabella and king ferdinand • the madness of juana of castile
Juana of Castile was the last Queen of Spanish blood to inherit her country's throne. But her privileged life was one of turmoil and sorrow.
the last queen by c w gortner book review • book review of queen juana novel • historical novel on juana of castile • the children of queen isabella and king ferdinand • the madness of juana of castile
Using Novels to Teach History
The words "Why do we need to know this?" are often heard in the classroom. Historical novels are one way to get high school students engaged in learning about the past.
use novels to teach history • historical novels high school history • making history interesting for teens • getting students to like history • the feast of all saints by anne rice
The words "Why do we need to know this?" are often heard in the classroom. Historical novels are one way to get high school students engaged in learning about the past.
use novels to teach history • historical novels high school history • making history interesting for teens • getting students to like history • the feast of all saints by anne rice
On an underrated novel
Kiran Nagarkar's magnificent novel "Cuckold" has not yet got the recognition it deserves.
nagarkar • historical • insights
Kiran Nagarkar's magnificent novel "Cuckold" has not yet got the recognition it deserves.
nagarkar • historical • insights
Auschwitz Part 2,Auschwitz Part 2
A look at some of the books written on this time frame and how they help show us history through personal lives. This is part two in the article,A look at some of the books written on this time frame and how they help show us history through personal lives. This is part two in the article
literature • history • germany • jews • reading
A look at some of the books written on this time frame and how they help show us history through personal lives. This is part two in the article,A look at some of the books written on this time frame and how they help show us history through personal lives. This is part two in the article
literature • history • germany • jews • reading
Make 2000 a Year to Reach Your Goals
Review of the re-vamped Writers Club website, and a look at the role of mentoring in the writing process.
mentors • writers club • writing community • online community • writers community
Review of the re-vamped Writers Club website, and a look at the role of mentoring in the writing process.
mentors • writers club • writing community • online community • writers community
Creating the Blockbuster Setting, Part II: Time and Mood
A satisfying book is strongly rooted in setting, but setting is not only about geography. Setting is also about time and mood.
setting • location • place • time • mood
A satisfying book is strongly rooted in setting, but setting is not only about geography. Setting is also about time and mood.
setting • location • place • time • mood
Kathleen Duey: Writer Extraordinare
Interview with children's writer Kathleen Duey. She offers writing tips, inspiration and advice for writers.
kathleen duey • children's writing • writing tips • inspiration • sue reichard
Interview with children's writer Kathleen Duey. She offers writing tips, inspiration and advice for writers.
kathleen duey • children's writing • writing tips • inspiration • sue reichard
Brewster Back to England
William Brewster and the Puritans in Holland decide to migrate to Virginia in the New World. They sail back to England where another group seeking religious freedom will
william brewster • puritan • religious freedom • speedwell • worship
William Brewster and the Puritans in Holland decide to migrate to Virginia in the New World. They sail back to England where another group seeking religious freedom will
william brewster • puritan • religious freedom • speedwell • worship
Explore Literary Edinburgh
Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dickens and Muriel Spark are a few of the famous writers associated with Edinburgh.
famous writers associated with edinburgh • explore literary edinburgh • edinburgh • literary edinburgh • edinburgh international festival
Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dickens and Muriel Spark are a few of the famous writers associated with Edinburgh.
famous writers associated with edinburgh • explore literary edinburgh • edinburgh • literary edinburgh • edinburgh international festival
Mail Order Brides in Jamestown
Jamestown is prospering and growing but the men need women. That problem is soon solved. Then the Indians attack.
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • john rolfe • tobacco
Jamestown is prospering and growing but the men need women. That problem is soon solved. Then the Indians attack.
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • john rolfe • tobacco
Interview with Victoria Strauss
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Victoria Strauss.
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Victoria Strauss.
Book Boom! Books For You To Check Out
Book Boom..short descriptions of black literature to read.
the good black • paul m. barrett • anita bunkley • emily the yellow rose • preconceived notions
Book Boom..short descriptions of black literature to read.
the good black • paul m. barrett • anita bunkley • emily the yellow rose • preconceived notions
Book Review: King of Shadows
For young Nat Field, acting is a joy and an escape. So getting chosen to play Puck in one of Shakespeare's most famous plays is a dream come true. But going back in time to Shakespeare's era to play this part could end up being more like a nightmare.
books • reading • susan cooper • shakespeare • fantasy
For young Nat Field, acting is a joy and an escape. So getting chosen to play Puck in one of Shakespeare's most famous plays is a dream come true. But going back in time to Shakespeare's era to play this part could end up being more like a nightmare.
books • reading • susan cooper • shakespeare • fantasy
Dashing Through the Snow
A winter festival turns into mayhem in this short, but enjoyable holiday tale by the mother-daughter mystery duo of Mary and Carol Higgins Clark.
dashing through the snow by mary and carol higgins • mary higgins clark novels • carol higgins clark novels • christmas mystery novels • higgins clark christmas novels
A winter festival turns into mayhem in this short, but enjoyable holiday tale by the mother-daughter mystery duo of Mary and Carol Higgins Clark.
dashing through the snow by mary and carol higgins • mary higgins clark novels • carol higgins clark novels • christmas mystery novels • higgins clark christmas novels
Freedom & Necessity
Review of the Fantasy novel <I>Freedom & Necessity</I>, by Steven Brust and Emma Bull
fantasy • genre • novel • author • steven brust
Review of the Fantasy novel <I>Freedom & Necessity</I>, by Steven Brust and Emma Bull
fantasy • genre • novel • author • steven brust
Jennifer Roberson
This week's article is about Fantasy author Jennifer Roberson.
jennifer roberson • cheysuli • fantasy fiction • golden key • lady of the forest
This week's article is about Fantasy author Jennifer Roberson.
jennifer roberson • cheysuli • fantasy fiction • golden key • lady of the forest
Knowledge Enriches Travel
Traveling prompts one to learn more about an area's history. In turn, knowing the history of an area can make traveling a much deeper, richer experience.
european history • western european history • french history • history of france • traveling and history
Traveling prompts one to learn more about an area's history. In turn, knowing the history of an area can make traveling a much deeper, richer experience.
european history • western european history • french history • history of france • traveling and history
Mayflower Passenger List
On September 6, 1620, more than 100 passengers set sail for America aboard the Mayflower. Beginning here is a list of those people.
mayflower passenger list • alden • priscilla mullins • bradford • standish
On September 6, 1620, more than 100 passengers set sail for America aboard the Mayflower. Beginning here is a list of those people.
mayflower passenger list • alden • priscilla mullins • bradford • standish
More Mayflower Passengers
Here, the Mayflower Passenger list continues. This portion of the list includes the Brewsters, the unruly Billingtons and Dotys, as well as the Tilly brothers.
mayflower passenger list • brewster • billington • tilly • armstrong
Here, the Mayflower Passenger list continues. This portion of the list includes the Brewsters, the unruly Billingtons and Dotys, as well as the Tilly brothers.
mayflower passenger list • brewster • billington • tilly • armstrong
Palm buy peanutpress, 2001 Eppie Awards
Palm Pilot buys peanutpress, and the 2001 Eppie Awards are announced
palm • peanutpress • eppie
Palm Pilot buys peanutpress, and the 2001 Eppie Awards are announced
palm • peanutpress • eppie
Settlers Return to Jamestown
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
Signing the Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.
mayflower compact • provincetown • massachusetts • alden • brewster
The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.
mayflower compact • provincetown • massachusetts • alden • brewster
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The life, times and personal challenges of one of the world's most beloved crime fiction writers.
sir arthur conan doyle • english writer • crime fiction • sherlock holmes • university of edinburgh
The life, times and personal challenges of one of the world's most beloved crime fiction writers.
sir arthur conan doyle • english writer • crime fiction • sherlock holmes • university of edinburgh
The Lieutenant Nun
A historical novel about the extraordinary life of a 17th century girl who transforms the course of her life by changing her gender.
catalina d'erauso • markus orths • lieutenant nun • life in spain • new world
A historical novel about the extraordinary life of a 17th century girl who transforms the course of her life by changing her gender.
catalina d'erauso • markus orths • lieutenant nun • life in spain • new world
What Is the Torah?
The Torah is the first Kabbalistic book containing instructions on how to attain perfection.
torah • the torah • language of the torah • kabbalah • language of branches
The Torah is the first Kabbalistic book containing instructions on how to attain perfection.
torah • the torah • language of the torah • kabbalah • language of branches
American Gothic Romance Authors
The 1960s and 1970s were the decades of the gothic romance in the US and in Great Britain. In the US, VIrginia Coffman, Phyllis Whitney and Barbara Michaels reigned
gothic romance • gotics • virginia coffman • barrbara michaels • phyllis whitney
The 1960s and 1970s were the decades of the gothic romance in the US and in Great Britain. In the US, VIrginia Coffman, Phyllis Whitney and Barbara Michaels reigned
gothic romance • gotics • virginia coffman • barrbara michaels • phyllis whitney
Book Review: Gatsby's Girl by Caroline Preston
Caroline Preston's Historical novel Gatsby's Girl reveals the romance between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ginevra King, socialite and inspiration for Gatsby's Daisy.
gatsby's girl • caroline preston • f. scott fitzgerald • ginevra king • novel
Caroline Preston's Historical novel Gatsby's Girl reveals the romance between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ginevra King, socialite and inspiration for Gatsby's Daisy.
gatsby's girl • caroline preston • f. scott fitzgerald • ginevra king • novel
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