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James’s 2024 Year in Books
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James Conroyd Martin
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Theodora Has Launched!
Theodora of sixth century Constantinople and empress of the civilized world could have been the prototype of Eva Peron is so many ways. From a very young age, Theodora, daughter of a circus bearkeeper, sets her sights well above her station in life. Her exquisite beauty sets her apart on stages and in the eyes of men.
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| My review of "Nothing Proved": Janet Wertman delivers a gripping portrayal of young Elizabeth Tudor as she navigates the deadly politics of Tudor England. Branded by her mother’s fall from grace, Elizabeth must master the art of silence, reason, and ...more | |
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| A gift of two magical amulets to Margaret launches a story of love and war that spans 100 years and connects unsuspecting family members. The characters and the writing will stay with you. | |
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“What is past, one cannot change,
so each backward glance is a bit of the present slipping away.”
― Push Not the River
so each backward glance is a bit of the present slipping away.”
― Push Not the River
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Thanks for your friend request James! Looking forward to sharing thoughts on books in the future. :)
James,Thanks for the friend invite.
Happy Reading & Successful Writing,
Candace
Hi, James! Thanks for the friend request! Your books look very interesting!! <3 : )
Hello, James! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!Best wishes from Majenta
Beth wrote: "Hi James,Thanks for befriending this fellow writer on Goodreads!
- Beth"
You're welcome, Beth. Still rather unsure how to navigate around here. Hope to spend some time here when the school year is over. Best, Jim
Hi James,Thanks for befriending this fellow writer on Goodreads!
- Beth
Mar 25, 2017 03:13PM