Tag: historical fiction Great Depression
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The Lindbergh Nanny
The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks, a historical fiction novel, reads like a thriller–even though you probably know the ending. This story of baby Lindbergh’s kidnapping is told from the perspective of Betty Gow, the baby’s nurse. From the beginning of the book, you get the sense that she might be an unreliable narrator (which… Read more
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The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton
The Cuban Heiress combined one of my favorite genres- historical fiction and mystery! Cleeton loosely tells the story of the disaster cruise of the opulent Morro Castle returning to New York from Cuba, in the midst of the Great Depression. Cleeton weaves a fascinating story that is un-put-downable. It is different from her other books, but… Read more