History from a Woman's Perspective- A Book Blog

The Movement of Crowns (Movement of Crown Series #1) Author: Nadine C. Keels Genre: Christian, Fantasy Publisher: CreateSpace Release Date: 2013 Pages: 116 Source: This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: At the point when kingdoms’ ideas of humanity differ…      The nation of Diachona is celebrating the twentieth birthday and rite of passage for Constance, the Diachonian king’s daughter and heir. Yet, the pause for festivity doesn’t erase collective doubts about Constance’s aspiration for a place with the men on the National Council, nor does it eliminate fears roused by oppressive threats from a neighboring, powerful empire. Amid increasing rumors of war and personal misgivings about her own future, Constance deems this an inopportune time to be falling in love with one Commander Alexander. Will Providence keep them all through international tensions and the changing of times, or is Diachona watching its territory in v...

One Last Letter Author: Pema Donyo Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance Publisher: Crimson Romance Release Date: August 18th, 2014 Pages: 171 Source: This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A romantic hardened by reality…       Evelyn Lancaster turned her back on her love for ranch hand Jesse Greenwood when she was sixteen to pursue a career and marry into wealth that could save her father’s struggling ranch. Now twenty-three, she works hard to keep the property afloat, but no suitor has stirred her heart the way Jesse did. After her father falls ill, she needs all the help she can get to keep the ranch running. A cowboy returning to what he left behind…       After making his fortune, a newly wealthy Jesse has returned home to see his younger sister married. Still smarting from Evelyn’s rejection, he finds the tables have turned, and now only his investment could save the ranch that he vowed to...

The Space In Between: A Story About Nina Author: Diane Eklund-Abolins Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: AoE Publishing Release Date: 2012 Pages: 392 Source: Personal Collection Synopsis: Between the beginning and the end, there is the space in between.      “...People had forgotten how to laugh; they did not even smile. When they had to go out, they always chose the shortest path, and they hurried along the streets , keeping their heads down. They did not talk, and they did not ask questions. They were all trying to disappear behind empty expressions. At home they learnt to keep the windows covered and the doors locked…”      War, revolution and war again. This is the background against which Nina grows up, fleeing her homeland, Latvia, on three separate occasions. With family members tragically caught up in one or other of the terrible conflicts, Nina is thrown between helplessness and a need for normality, or, at least, some kind of control....

Favorite Daughter, Part One Author: Paula Margulies Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: One People Press Release Date: 2014 Pages: 194 Source: This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A young girl faces a dangerous and changing world... Set in the time of the Jamestown settlement and the English explorer John Smith, Favorite Daughter, Part One recounts the story of Chief Powhatan's daughter, Pocahontas, as she prepares to take her place as one of our nation's earliest leading women. Pocahontas invites readers to experience her native world when strangers appear on the shores near her village. From forging a relationship with the charismatic Smith, to experiencing love for the first time and creating a role for herself in her father’s plans for peace, this young girl takes us on a poignant and harrowing journey through the turbulent events of her life. Eventually betrayed by all of the men she loves, Pocahontas matures into a...

The winner of Favorite Daughter, Part One Giveaway is Anne! Congratulations, Anne! Thanks to all who entered in the giveaway and to all those who are interested in Paula Marguiles and her novel.

      Today I have the pleasure to interview Betty Bolte. She is the author of an anthology of short story collections called Hometown Heroines . These stories tell how average young American girls, whose ages range from 7-20, that live ordinary lives but through different situations and circumstances, they were forced to turn into heroines overnight. Each of these girls are very important to American history, yet sadly, they are very little known. Mrs. Bolte have taken these girls from obscurity, and have shown them in the limelight to give them a true voice that they deserve. I am very happy that she took the time to grant me this interview. I have recently read and reviewed Hometown Heroines , and I look forward to reading her books in the future. This interview is to give some insight about her and her novel. Thank you, Mrs. Bolte.  1. What inspired you to write this book?  I was reading Susan B. Anthony Slept Here in the late 1990s and was surprised...

Hometown Heroines: True Stories of Bravery, Daring & Adventure Author: Betty Bolte Genre: Historical Fiction Nonfiction, History, Biography, Short Story Collection Publisher: Epublishing Works! Release Date: 2012 Pages: 190 Source: My State Public Library Synopsis: Did you know that girls and young women made a difference in Americas history?  During the 1800s, many girls helped America grow bigger and better, yet are missing from many history books.  Virginia Reed, at 12, survived the trek to California with the Donner Party. Joanna Troutman, at 17, created the first Texas flag.  Belle Boyd risked her life to spy for the Rebels during the Civil War.  Grace Bedell wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln that changed the way he faced the nation.  Kate Shelley, at 15, crawled across a high trestle in a ferocious thunderstorm to stop the next train from falling through a washed-out bridge.  A young teacher, Minnie Freeman led her 17 students...