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I'm going to put my reviews of historical fiction here starting with Lions of the Grail

Lions of the Grail is set in the early 1300s and is based on two actual events of that era, one well known and the other lesser known. The well-known event is the suppression and persecution of the Knights Templar at the instigation of the King of France. The lesser known is the invasion of Ireland by a Scotts army in connection with the Scottish wars of independence led by Robert the Bruce against Edward II of England though neither king was directly involved in the invasion. Lions is a first rate example of the high adventure tradition with lots of action, intrigue and romance (no explicit sex). Author Tim Hodkinson’s extensive research shows in the authentic detailing of attitudes, customs, costumes, culture, weapons, dwellings (from hovels to castles), combat and more. The characters are well developed and believable. As the title implies there is a Grail quest theme, but it is handled realistically and not as fantasy. If you loved Ivanhoe as I did, you won’t go wrong with this one. However, some may not find this suitable as a YA book because there’s a lot of graphic violence. As adult fare, it is more than fine.

The Grand Mirage is a realistic historical novel with nothing of the fantastic or supernatural about it. This happens to be the type of historical fiction I like best. The requirements of the genre are that the setting (here the Middle East and Great Power European politics circa 1910) be accurately depicted, that real historical characters be accurately depicted (here among others: Lord Grey and Winston Churchill), that characters act as people in that time period acted and that technology and other details conform as well. The time and place are well explored by historians, but not often by novelists. The Grand Mirage is more than accurate. Author Delamaide has told his story so vividly it comes alive. He has added plenty of action, intrigue and romance and created an absolutely first rate read! Highly recommended.

Lee wrote: "The Grand Mirage is a realistic historical novel with nothing of the fantastic or supernatural about it. This happens to be the type of historical fiction I like best. The requirements of the genre..."


Thanks for starting this folder for Historical Fiction, Lee. Just my cup of tea. I'm reading 'Tom Fleck' at the moment, by Harry Nicholson (review to follow when the relatives leave and let me get on with it).

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...


Georgina.

For Christmas, I was invited by Morgen Bailey to write a Christmas story, which you will find below. I chose the historical period of just before WWI broke out.
http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/201...

I am the author of Vision or Delusion, which deals with Antwerp, in Belgium, during the infancy of photography, and how the invention drove one man mad.

Rosanne wrote: "For Christmas, I was invited by Morgen Bailey to write a Christmas story, which you will find below. I chose the historical period of just before WWI broke out.
http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/20..."

Mercury?

Yes, among other chemicals. Silver nitrate,ammonia, sulphur and albumen.

Rosanne wrote: "Yes, among other chemicals. Silver nitrate,ammonia, sulphur and albumen."

I studied photography (B.A). Good luck with your book, it looks good.
:)Georgina.

Georgina - you would then be very interested at my next novel, to be released later on this year by BeWrite Books. It's called Camera Obscura and deals with photography (modern, this time). The protagonist is an Australian photojournalist who becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman. Read Chapter one on my site:

http://www.rosannedingli.com/camera-o...

Lee, I'm new to this group and can't yet navigate. Do you mean us to put historical fiction reviews in this post of yours? Or ought we make each our own posts?

Hi Lee,
I will be glad to send you a free kindle edition of my new historical novel about Elizabeth Kortriht Monroe, in exchange for a review. Link:


http://www.amazon.com/The-Beautiful-A...

Fiji: A Novel is FREE to download on Amazon's Kindle from now until Wednesday June 13.

Reviews are welcomed for this historical action-adventure...
http://amazon.com/dp/B0057YCZM0/
http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0057YCZM0/

-by Down Under father-and-son writing team Lance & James Morcan, authors of The Ninth Orphan, also free to Kindle readers until June 13.
http://amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC
http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0056I4FKC

The Ninth Orphan is the first novel in the Orphan Trilogy. The prequel, The Orphan Factory, will be published next month.

I don't know if this is the right place to add a historical fiction review on Goodreads. I will remove if it is not.
A Light in the Cane Fields by Enrico Antiporda<
Phillipines, historical fiction, drama, suspense


My review
I brilliant book in the historical fiction genre.

News for readers: Since two days ago I finished the first draft of the second book in the Chasing Fools series, The Lincoln Spy will be available for .99 cents starting August 31, 2014 to September 7, 2014!
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Spy-Cha...

A great historical mystery with a strong female protagonist. Oh, it also had Sherlock Holmes! 4.5 Stars

The Beekeeper's Apprentice -

My Review