Tag: historical fiction
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Wives of War by Soraya M. Lane
Wives of War follows the lives of three British nurses throughout World War II and after, which makes this novel unique. Here’s the setup- “Three women. A friendship to last a lifetime… London, 1944. Two young nurses meet at a train station with a common purpose: to join the war effort. Scarlet longs for the… Read more
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What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
I first heard of What the Wind Knows from an Instagram account called @Meagansbookclub, that I really trust for recommendations. At first, I didn’t want to read this because I tend to avoid magical realism, but I’m so glad I took a chance on it! I read it a few weeks ago now and I… 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
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The Girls in Navy Blue by Alix Rickloff
I saw The Girls in Navy Blue advertised all over Facebook and Instagram. This historical fiction novel is about friendship, serving your country, and World War 1 (for a refreshing change). I was hooked from the first chapter. Three young women proudly join the Navy to serve their countries, but for other reasons as well.… Read more