Tag Archives: historical fiction

The Thief of Blackfriars Lane, by Michelle Griep

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Jan C. Johnson

Normally, I avoid Victoria-era stories set in England. I expect them to be too depressingly Charles Dickens-ish. But this recent title by Michelle Griep caught my eye. Here’s the blurb from Amazon (the image is theirs, too): “Constable Jackson Forge … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Barbarian, by Elizabeth Ann Boyles

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Jan C. Johnson

This well-researched historical novel totally drew me in. Sumi, a samurai’s daughter in the mid-19th century, respects her culture’s traditional Japanese ways, yet finds them too restrictive. She has dreams beyond needlework and flower arranging–dreams that shock most of her … Continue reading →

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Return to Exile, by Lynne Gentry

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Jan C. Johnson

Gentry, Lynne. Return to Exile. Howard Books, 2015. The Carthage Chronicles, Book 2 From Amazon.com’s Book Description: How far would you go to save the one you love? Six years ago, impossible circumstances forced Dr. Lisbeth Hastings to leave behind … Continue reading →

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