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The Empress by Meg Clothier In 1179 Agnes, a 13 year old French princess, marries the heir to the Byzantium Empire. We watch her for the next 25 years, trying to kee… Started by Read, Review & Win	0	Jul 24, 2013
Fever - Mary Beth Keane Mary Mallon, more popularly known as Typhoid Mary, was the first identified 'healthy' carrier of typhoid fever in America. Over her career… Started by Jane B	0	Jun 19, 2013
Maria and the Admiral by Rachel Billington Set in the early 1800's, "Maria and the Admiral" is inspired by the true story of Maria Graham, a ship captain's widow who is one of the f… Started by Read, Review & Win	0	Nov 20, 2012
Distant Thunder by T.D. Griggs From the Khyber Pass and Afghanistan to the Sudanese desert, from palatial homes in rural England to the London slums, the novel is set du… Started by Read, Review & Win	0	Nov 19, 2012
Bring up the bodies by Hilary Mantel What an achievement! For Hilary Mantel's sequel improves on Wolf Hall. Here is elegant historical fiction for adults, believable and ful… Started by Read, Review & Win	0	Aug 15, 2012
The Golden Land by Barbara Wood A sweeping historical Australian saga and love story. A light romance featuring many Australian landmarks, Uluru, the Nullabor, Gundagai,… Started by Read, Review & Win	0	May 28, 2012
The Raven's Heart - Jesse Blackadder I decided to read The Raven's Heart for two reasons. The first was that it was recommended at a meeting I was at earlier this year by a col… Started by Jane B	1	Mar 28, 2012 Reply by Jesse Blackadder
The Ghost of Lily Painter - Caitlin Davies The Ghost of Lily Painter kept me engrossed until the end which admittedly tied everything up in a very neat and convenient bundle but n… Started by Jane B	1	Feb 27, 2012 Reply by Lindach
The Tudor Throne by Brandy Purdy In the wake of King Henry VIII's death, England's throne is left in a precarious state - as is the peculiar relationship between his two da… Started by Read, Review & Win	0	Feb 6, 2012
A Moment in the Sun / by John Sayles The same people who tell you that history repeats itself often couple the old saying with a dire warning that you are doomed to that repeti… Started by Kim Allen Scott	1	Jan 5, 2012 Reply by Lindach