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Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Mon July 16th, 2018, 8:44 am
by Madeleine
Just started "the Dark Angel" by Elly Griffiths, a Ruth Galloway mystery.

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Tue July 17th, 2018, 10:15 am
by Vanessa
I’m just about to start The Story Keeper by Anna Mazzola, which is set in 1857 in the Isle of Skye and it’s about evil fairies and mysterious disappearances!

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Tue July 17th, 2018, 3:38 pm
by MariaJauthor
Hi, I just joined this form because it looked like a great way to connect with other readers (and maybe writers) who love historical fiction! At the moment I'm reading 'Osbert' by R.A. Currier. It's quite a long read but I heartily recommend it, I'm over 75% through it now! It's about a shepherd living in the North of England in the 13th Century. A lot of the novel takes place within Osbert's mind, as he struggles with his mental health (what Osbert terms his 'demons'). It's a haunting and beautiful depiction his life, with some adventures with his cousin and best friend, Tolly, thrown in.

This is vastly turning into one of my favourite books ever and also a very important book on the issue of depression, with amazingly well written characters and beautiful descriptions. :)

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Wed July 18th, 2018, 4:17 pm
by princess garnet
The King's Witch by Tracy Borman
The 1st in a trilogy set during the early years of the reign of King James I. More on the author's website: http://www.tracyborman.co.uk/books/

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Fri July 20th, 2018, 9:39 am
by Vanessa
I’m just about to start The Road the Newgate by Kate Braithwaite, an historical thriller set in 1678 during Charles II’s reign. I’ve also just started Darling Blue by Tracy Rees via the Pigeonhole app, which is set in 1925 in Richmond, London.

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Fri July 20th, 2018, 10:10 am
by Ash
Welcome Maria!

Its not historic fiction, but hisoric in the mythology sense: Circe by Madeliene Miller. A very interesting take on the Odessey story, and perhaps my fav book of the year so far

Previously read Eliz Chadwick Silk of Templar and honestly it left me cold. Anyone else have problems with the book?

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Sat July 21st, 2018, 2:31 pm
by princess garnet
The Romanov Empress by CW Gortner
The story of Empress Maria (Minnie) Feodorovna, wife of Tsar Alexander III of Russia.

Long time forum members may recall CW Gortner used to post here on the site.

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Sat July 21st, 2018, 6:30 pm
by MariaJauthor
Ash wrote:Welcome Maria!

Its not historic fiction, but hisoric in the mythology sense: Circe by Madeliene Miller. A very interesting take on the Odessey story, and perhaps my fav book of the year so far

Previously read Eliz Chadwick Silk of Templar and honestly it left me cold. Anyone else have problems with the book?
Thanks for the welcome! The books you've mentioned sound very interesting :)

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Mon July 23rd, 2018, 6:34 am
by MaggieSt
I am reading 'The Ill-Made Knight' by Christian Cameron. Written in first person which I am not keen on but gave it a shot. A knight tells the story of his life, it is quite a story and seems to go forever, and I find it annoying that his telling of this story is set in an inn where he is just chatting to his me. Set in Poitiers, France in 1356. Some bits had me hooked but I am losing interest quickly.

Re: What are you reading July 2018?

Posted: Mon July 23rd, 2018, 8:48 am
by Madeleine
I've just started "The Lost" by Mari Hannah, about a missing child in Northumberland.