Tag Archives: historical fiction

In the Mail: Tutankhamun

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

Tutankhamun: The Book of Shadows by Nick Drake Publishers Weekly At the start of Drake’s superlative middle book in his ancient Egypt trilogy (after Nefertiti), Rahotep, the chief detective in the Thebes police force, visits a horrific crime scene. Someone … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: A Fierce Radiance

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer Publishers Weekly Penicillin operates as the source of romance, murder, and melodrama in Belfer’s (City of Light) evocative WWII–era novel. When Life magazine sends strikingly beautiful photographer Claire Shipley to report on a promising … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: The Templar Knight

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

The Templar Knight: Book Two of the Crusades Trilogy by Jan Guillou Kirkus Reviews The second installment of the Crusades Trilogy by Swedish author Guillou (The Road to Jerusalem, 2009, etc.). In his native country, Guillou is well-known as a … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: The Barbary Pirates (with video)

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

The Barbary Pirates: An Ethan Gage Adventure by William Dietrich Publishers Weekly Dietrich’s fourth entry in the Ethan Gage series (after The Dakota Cipher) continues the high-octane saga of the intrepid diplomat during the reign of Napoleon. Our hero is … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: 31 Bond Street

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan Kirkus Reviews Horan brings to life a sensational 19th-century New York City murder trial in which a woman is accused of viciously killing her husband. Emma Cunningham, a widow with two daughters, has recently … Continue reading →

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