The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee tells the story of a young woman of Chinese ancestry, who works as a maid for the wealthiest family in town, but by night secretly works as an advice columnist for a progressive newspaper. The Downstairs Girl is the fourth book by author … Continue reading The Downstairs Girl Reviewed | 5/5 Hats 👒
Tag: historical fiction
Butterfly Swords Reviewed | 2.75/5 Swords
Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin is an historical romance novel that takes place in China during the Tang dynasty and follows a young woman who is fighting to protect her family, but must face the consequences of falling in love with a foreigner. Lin's novel is the first in her … Continue reading Butterfly Swords Reviewed | 2.75/5 Swords
The Man in the High Castle Reviewed | 2.5/5 Colt Revolvers
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick is a science-fiction, alternate history take on what would happen if Germany and its allies won WWII. The book won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1963 and has been made into an Amazon … Continue reading The Man in the High Castle Reviewed | 2.5/5 Colt Revolvers
Nectar in a Sieve Reviewed | 3.5/5 Grains of Rice
Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya is an historical fiction novel about a woman's life in India. Markandaya's novel has sold over a million copies and is a classic tale of love, family, and hardship. Synopsis: Nectar in a Sieve is the story of Rukmani, beginning with … Continue reading Nectar in a Sieve Reviewed | 3.5/5 Grains of Rice
The Gallery Reviewed | 4.25/5 Paintings
The Gallery by Laura Marx Fitzgerald The Gallery by Laura Marx Fitzgerald takes place in the roaring '20s and follows the life of a young girl who goes into service with her mother and the mystery she uncovers along the way. The novel feature real-life historical events and many famous figures. Synopsis: When Martha gets … Continue reading The Gallery Reviewed | 4.25/5 Paintings
Romanov Reviewed | 4/5 Matryoshka Dolls
Romanov by Nadine Brandes An historical fiction account of the last days of the Romanov family. Romanov - Nadine Brandes Romanov by Nadine Brandes is the story of Anastasia, Nastya, Romanov and her family as they are exiled to Siberia to await their fate at the hands of the Bolsheviks. The book weaves together fact … Continue reading Romanov Reviewed | 4/5 Matryoshka Dolls
Top 5 Books Set in Your Own Country | Top 5 Tuesdays
We're back again with Top 5 Tuesday! This lovely post is brought to you through the inspiration of Shanah @ the Bionic Bookworm, who has set the theme for this Tuesday to be: Books Set in Your Own Country! Needless to say, I had an easy/difficult time with this list, because I live in the … Continue reading Top 5 Books Set in Your Own Country | Top 5 Tuesdays
Pachinko Reviewed
Patchinko by Min Jin Lee A sweeping generational saga following a family from Korea to Japan during the 1900s. Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is about a young woman, whose connections to two different men lead her on an unforeseen path from Korea to Japan. Lee’s book has won many awards and nominations and it … Continue reading Pachinko Reviewed
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