Tag Archives: historical fiction

“Bitter Greens” by Kate Forsyth

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Bec Graham

Bitter Greens is my favourite kind of book. Historical fiction with just a teensy bit of magic thrown in for good measure. Which makes sense, seeing as Bitter Greens is both a retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale that we grew up with, … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Bitter Greens, Charlotte-Rose de la Force, fairytale, historical fiction, Kate Forsyth, King Louis XIV, La Strega Bella, love, Margherita, Paris, Petrosinella, Rapunzel, The Sun King, Venice, Versailles, witches | Leave a comment

“The Secret Keeper” by Kate Morton

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Bec Graham

You know what’s a real kick in your bookworm pride? Knowing a speed reader. I always thought I was a relatively fast reader, managing a book a week, sometimes more than that. And the books I read average at about six … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Australia, Dorothy Smitham, historical fiction, Jimmy Metcalfe, Kate Morton, Laurel Nicolson, London, mystery, narcissistic personality disorder, romance, The Secret Keeper, WWII | 4 Comments

“The Visitors” by Sally Beauman

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Bec Graham

I had a realisation this morning. I was lying in bed, contemplating whether to watch some NCIS or read The Visitors before actually getting up and the thought of reading more of The Visitors filled me with dread. Life’s too short to spend … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged 1920s, archaeology, DNF, Egypt, historical fiction, Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon, Lucy Payne, Sally Beauman, The Visitors, Tutankhamun | Leave a comment

“Wild Wood” by Posie Graeme-Evans

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Bec Graham

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you are all suffering from chocolate overdoses and vowing never to eat chocolate again, because that means you did Easter the right way! As for me, not only did I eat way too much, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged adoption, Australian, Bayard Dieudonne, England, family, historical fiction, Hundredfield, Jesse Marley, Lady of the Forest, Posie Graeme-Evans, romance, Scotland, Wild Wood | 4 Comments

#18 “Masquerade” by Kylie Fornasier

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Bec Graham

City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare Every Word – Ellie Marney Skinjob – Bruce McCabe i. Bloodlines – Richelle Mead ii. The Golden Lily – Richelle Mead iii. The Indigo Spell – Richelle Mead iv. The Fiery Heart – Richelle Mead Silver Shadows … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged 18th century, Aussie YA, Carnevale, historical fiction, historical YA, Kylie Fornasier, Masquerade, multiple POV, Serenissima, Venice | 2 Comments

#10 “Venom” by Fiona Paul

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Bec Graham

` i. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ii. Dracula – Bram Stoker 1. Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Fiona Paul, goodreads, historical fiction, intrigue, Italy, love triangle, murder, nobility, religion, science, Secrets of the Eternal Rose, Venice, Venom, YA | 2 Comments