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I picked this book, because it was set in the time period of Yonglo, the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This was an interesting era, because Yonglo sent Chinese admiral Zheng He out on 7 sea voyages to explore the world. Did you know …
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One of Us is Lying is an exceptionally well written murder mystery with strong, complicated characters that are unforgettable, even after you put the book down. This was another fortunate choice I made, and I’m glad I discovered this author, Karen M Mc Manus. Synopsis …
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I thought this would be interesting, the story of Malinali, also known as La Malinche or Doña Marina, the infamous native woman who helped Cortez invade the land of the Mexica (Aztecs). Even today, this historical figure is still a topic for much debate in …
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This is the second and final part of the Veil and the Crown series by Zia Wesley, the incredible saga of Aimée du Buc de Rivery, a French heiress who was abducted by pirates and sold into a harem. As incredible as that sounds, this …
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The Stolen Girl is book 1 in The Veil And the Crown series, written by Zia Wesley. Yesterday, while browsing Kindle Unlimited I came across this book among my Kindle recommendations – I read a lot of historical fiction. I was curious and glanced at …
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So much has been said about Anne Boleyn, so much has come to light in recent decades, and I have read and researched a lot about her. Then why did I pick up another book about her life? Well, I suppose I was lured by …
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I chose this book because of the title (and I also love good vampire stories). I know, it’s not a convincing reason, but I guess it just shows that a catchy title (and also a cover) may help convince a reader to select a book. …
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Where to begin? This book took me on quite the ride … Not only was the genre different from what I usually read, but Sherlock Holmes was also shown in an entirely different light. Placing the cold, intellectual detective with a dashing, impulsive Romanian noble …
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I finished Wham!in two days and Then, book 2, in only one day and a half. Yes, a day and a half, not two, because I started reading it in the late afternoon, so that counts as half a day, right? 😉 Then is the …
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There are several indie books that really stand out, and one of them is Wham! by Carol Marrs Phipps and Tom Phipps. If you like a healthy mix of dystopia and fantasy, then Wham! is definitely for you. The story is captivating from page 1, …
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