Historical fiction
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Book Review | “The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh”, by Claudia Gray
When you think of the novels of Jane Austen, if you were pressed to think of the most odious of all her characters, who would you choose? One of my favourites, so to speak, is Lady Catherine de Bourgh of Pride and Prejudice. Whilst not an outright villain, she is utterly – sometimes deliciously – read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “Every Time We Say Goodbye”, by Natalie Jenner
WOW. I am so excited to share with you my review of Natalie Jenner‘s third novel today, Every Time We Say Goodbye, and honestly, it kind of had me speechless. I don’t say that very often, but I think it is the most all-encompassing of all of her novels so far. I am so grateful read more
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Book Review | “For A Lifetime”, Gabrielle Meyer
Hello! It’s been a little while since I shared any books here, but I have some really exciting reads coming up over the summer months, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine and reading outside as the warmer temperatures are finally here! Today I am thrilled to be sharing my review for Gabrielle Meyer’s new novel, read more
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Book Review | “Picasso’s Lovers”, by Jeanne Mackin
Happy Friday! I have a wonderful new historical fiction novel to share with you this week – I’m stepping out of my Regency and eighteenth-century world into the twentieth century thanks to Berkley gifting me a copy of Jeanne Mackin’s new novel Picasso’s Lovers. If you love art, political and gender history, this one is read more
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Review | “The Ladies Rewrite the Rules”, by Suzanne Allain
You know I absolutely adore a historical romance, particularly if it is set within the Regency in Britain. There are so many great ones – and I feel like I have barely scratched the surface with what I have read – but I am always drawn to the ones that celebrate strong female heroines, and read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “A Winter by the Sea”, by Julie Klassen
I’m momentarily off the mysteries today and back to a classic Regency romance novel, with an endearing heroine and handsome love interests, besides being steeped in wonderful historical detail. You may remember that in February, I participated in the cover reveal for Julie Klassen’s new novel, A Winter by the Sea, and I was lucky read more
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Book Review | “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Lord”, by Celeste Connally
Happy autumn – and almost Thanksgiving for those who celebrate! – everybody! I love reading all year round but as the nights draw in and the clocks change, there is nothing I like better than sitting in my armchair with tea – or wine – and reading. I wanted to share a book with you read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “The Late Mrs. Willoughby” by Claudia Gray
I don’t know about you, but I love a cosy mystery. I grew up on a diet of Midsomer Murders and one of my favourite period dramas of all time is Endeavour, which follows the young Inspector Morse through through the 1960s and into the 1970s. It is even better when these kind of mysteries read more
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12 Books to Read If You Like “Daisy Jones and the Six”
Now I know I get excited about a LOT of historical dramas, but one makes its debut today on Amazon Prime that I’ve been counting down to for a very long time. It is the premiere of the Daisy Jones and the Six TV show, starring Riley Keough as the titular Daisy Jones, and Sam read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “Bloomsbury Girls”, by Natalie Jenner
Today I’m so pleased to be sharing with you my review of Natalie Jenner’s second novel, Bloomsbury Girls, soon to be published on May 17th by St Martin’s Press. I’m very grateful to have received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for review – being able to read books like this in advance read more
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Dr. Lizzie Rogers 