Some Murders in Berlin

By Karen Robards Review by Josephine Berglund From the Cover: This pulse-pounding, brilliantly twisting new historical thriller is a gripping tale that will leave you questioning everything. September 1943: Berlin is the heart of darkness—and the last place Dr. Elin Lund wishes to be. An expert in psychological profiling, she’s been summoned from Copenhagen toContinue reading “Some Murders in Berlin”

New Historical Fiction for 2025

One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter An unforgettable story of hardship and hope, courage and resilience, that follows one young woman’s journey through war-torn Italy. A remarkable tale of friendship, motherhood, and survival, One Good Thing is a tender reminder that love for another person, even amidst darkness and uncertainty, can be reason to keep going. The PretenderContinue reading “New Historical Fiction for 2025”

Book Review: Chateau of Secrets

Chateau of Secrets By Melanie Dobson Book Review by Josephine Berglund Gisele Duchant has a secret. With Hitler’s army bearing down on Normandy, Gisele hides her brother and other resistance fighters in the tunnels underneath the Chateau d’Epines, her family’s medieval home. When the soldiers take over the chateau, Gisele is forced to share herContinue reading “Book Review: Chateau of Secrets”

Dragonfly

Dragonfly by Liela Meacham Book review by Josephine Berglund In 1942, five idealistic, young American men and women from very different backgrounds receive a mysterious letter from the OSS, asking them to fight for their country. There’s the Texan athlete, an upper-crust son of a French mother, a dirt-poor Midwestern fly-fisherman, and orphaned fashion designer,Continue reading “Dragonfly”

Book Review: The Wedding Dress

The Wedding Dress By Rachel Hauck Review by Josephine Berglund             From the Book Cover:             Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift – and her passion. But with her own wedding day approaching, shy can’t she find the perfect dress – or feel certain sheContinue reading “Book Review: The Wedding Dress”

Historical Fiction Set In The 1960’s

Historical Fiction set in the 1960’s When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life — and heart — to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of The Last Train to Key West and Next Year in Havana,a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. TheContinue reading “Historical Fiction Set In The 1960’s”

New 2024 Historical Fiction

Be the FIRST to read these great Historical Fiction novels. Loyalty can save a soul—or destroy one.     Franco Fiorvanti is a handsome lemon grower toiling on the estate of a baron. He dreams of owning his own grove, but the rigid class system of Sicily thwarts his ambition. Determined to secure a better future, FrancoContinue reading “New 2024 Historical Fiction”

Best Historical Fiction for 2023

It’s the beginning of 2024 and the Best Historical Fiction Books of 2023 have been decided. Here are the Best List from a variety of Best Seller Websites for you to see if you’re missing a book that will take you on an awesome journey and add to your private collection. Enjoy the journey. We’llContinue reading “Best Historical Fiction for 2023”

Focusing Online Research To Work For You

Say you are researching the popular Regency Era. You type “Regency Era” into the subject line of your search engine. I got 1,090,000,000 results! It’s great to know that there is so much information available about the Regency Era. It will make writing about it easier. However, if I read all the results, I’ll neverContinue reading “Focusing Online Research To Work For You”