Book Review and GIVEAWAY: Karitas Untitled, by Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir {ends 3/7}

Guest review by: Becki BayleyThe white jug of lukewarm milk was there every morning, framed by the window with the elf city as a backdrop, but Karitas never managed to wake up early enough to thank Kára for her trouble. She didn’t stir in the slightest when Kára came in; that...

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Book Review and GIVEAWAY: The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth Century London, by Catherine Ostler {ends 3/6}

Guest review by: Becki BayleyElizabeth’s household wrote to the Duke of Portland to tell him that her health was suffering under the strain. She was “very ill in a fever and inflammation in her bowels wore almost to death with sorrow and fatigue.” She was “seized with a fainting”...

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Book Review: The Next Ship Home, by Heather Webb

Guest review by: Becki Bayley“Don’t talk to her that way.” Fritz’s voice came low, menacing. “I’m warning you.”The men glanced at Fritz, surprised, a damper falling over their good humor. Even Robert’s laughter stopped abruptly.Francesca met Fritz’s eye. He held her gaze an...

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Book Review and GIVEAWAY: The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton, by Eleanor Ray {ends 2/15}

Guest review by: Becki BayleyWhen Amy arrived at her street that evening, she discovered Rachel, Nina, Richard, and both boys staring up at the enormous tree outside Amy’s front garden. Amy slowed her pace as she approached, wondering if there was a chance she could sneak past...

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Book Review and GIVEAWAY: Ship of Blood, by Charles Oldham {ends 2/10}

Guest review by: Becki BayleyThe trials of the three Berwind sailors began on November 1, 1905, only three weeks after the ship was intercepted off Southport and the crime discovered. Today, of course, it is inconceivable that a murder case in federal court could be conducted...

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Book Review and GIVEAWAY: Circus of Wonders, by Elizabeth Macneal {ends 2/9}

Guest review by: Becki BayleyOne day Toby and I’ll own a troupe, and she’ll be in the center of it,” Jasper said, and at that his brother brightened.“We’ll ride in on camels,” Toby added. “In red capes.”“I’ll build Stella a swing or a tightrope,” Jasper said.“Not if I marry...

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