History from a Woman's Perspective- A Book Blog

The Price of a Throne (The Hiberno-Norman Chronicles #1) Author: Sean J. Fitzgerald  Genre: Historical Fiction  Publisher: Coldwater Publishing House Publication Date: 2024 Pages: 286 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Dive into the heart of medieval Ireland with this historical tale of courage, deception, and the relentless pursuit of power.      Aoife, the defiant daughter of the dethroned King of Leinster, is thrust from a life of privilege into the heart of political and familial turmoil. Promised in marriage to the formidable Norman warrior, Strongbow, her life becomes a canvas of conflict, painted with the broad strokes of national upheaval and the intricate lines of personal betrayal.      As she navigates the treacherous landscape of medieval Ireland, Aoife faces the harrowing realities of power, loyalty, and betrayal. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in ...

The Rose Arbor Author: Rhys Bowen Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery & Suspense  Publisher: Lake Union Publishing  Book Release Date: 2024 Pages: 349 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: An investigation into a girl’s disappearance uncovers a mystery dating back to World War II in a haunting novel of suspense by the bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Paris Assignment .        London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: her best friend, Marisa, is a police officer assigned to the case.       Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods...