The Enchantress of Florence
byA tall, yellow-haired young European traveller calling himself ‘Mogor dell’Amore’, the Mughal of Love, arrives at the court of the real Grand Mughal, the…
Historical Fiction
I just so love this quote from the book. I bookmarked it so I can share with you all. And the book? So far,…
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Texas – A Rambling Kind of Book Review
byI’ve long been a fan of historical fiction but really read mostly the traditional stuff – you know…mostly European history dealing with the Tudor…
7.9 Light a Penny Candle: Journey of Friendship and Love
byThis is Maeve Binchy’s first novel, and I think it’s probably her best. I realize that Binchy’s writing is not usually considered great literature,…
7 The Swan Thieves
byWhat I feared would happen has happened. I have finished The Swan Thieves, which I had expressly picked up for the flight, even before…
7 The Countess
byIt’s been a long time since I read a proper gothic historical romance novel. There, I have managed to fit 3 genres into one…
Peony in Love
byPeony in Love is an example of awe-inspiring yet utterly readable historical fiction/mythology. It is based in 16-17th century China just after the downfall…
Love in the Time of Cholera
bySet in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez narrates the love triangle between…
The Given Day
byThe New York Times calls this book Wrenchingly masterful…a majestic fiery epic. I would not quite agree all the way. This book is an…
7.9 Cracking The Code Of The Eight: A Gripping Book
byI picked up this book at Eloor Library because the blurb on the cover stated that readers thrilled by The DaVinci Code will relish…