Category Archives: Historical Fiction

The Stones Speak if you Know How to Listen

Posted on July 25, 2016 by poofbooks

Welcome to the tour stop for THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF STONES the latest from M.J. Rose and the 2nd in the DAUGHTERS OF LA LUNE trilogy.  It is hard to resist any of the books/tours of France Book Tours. This is not … Continue reading →

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Book Tour Stop & Giveaway – THE RAILWAY MAN’S WIFE

Posted on April 25, 2016 by poofbooks

Ashley Hay is the author of THE RAILWAY MAN’S WIFE that is finding a new audience stateside following the recognition and accolades it received in both Australia and the U.K.  Hay’s novel drew me to it each and every day even thought at times … Continue reading →

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FALL OF POPPIES – A Taste of Post War Despair

Posted on March 7, 2016 by poofbooks

FALL OF POPPIES is a collection of stories that takes place after WWI. They do not take place in the same country or even with the same point of view. There are both male and female leads and they involve both … Continue reading →

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Poldark: Do Not Miss One Stop on the Blog Tour

Posted on July 21, 2015 by poofbooks

Thrilled to join this blog tour with Sourcebooks Landmark new tie-in editions for the Masterpiece Classic PBS series airing 6/21 – 8/2, 2015 (#PoldarkPBS).  Generally I do not enjoy reading the book that inspired a TV/movie project so this was … Continue reading →

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Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tour Stop: RODIN’S LOVER

Posted on January 26, 2015 by poofbooks

It is January and that means it is time for the next Heather Webb (@msheatherwebb) historical fiction novel.  This time I was proud to join the blog tour hosted by Amy Bruno and her Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tour (@hfvbt): … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s First Love, by Syrie James – Excerpt #1 – Holiday Blog Tour Stop

Posted on November 23, 2014 by poofbooks

When the opportunity to join this tour was announced I jumped on it as I am interested in anything inspired by Jane Austen.  Oh and it didn’t hurt that to date I have read everything written by Syrie James.  This … Continue reading →

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Dark Dark Tale in the Time of the Bard

Posted on September 1, 2014 by poofbooks

I love book covers/art that is not a secret but I often do not think twice about the title.  With this novel DARK AEMILIA I was drawn to the title but expected something more.  I think the title was far … Continue reading →

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A River of Time Controlled by Feelings

Posted on July 5, 2014 by poofbooks

Bee Ridgeway has crafted a story of politics, historical dimensions, trust & mistrust and love but all the while captured my interest with time travel right in the core of THE RIVER OF NO RETURN.  An 18th century Lord is … Continue reading →

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A TITANIC MEMORY: THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME

Posted on April 24, 2014 by poofbooks

THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME  by Hazel Gaynor from Sourcebooks was a beautiful debut novel and a special way to remember the tragic events of the maiden voyage of the Titanic.  The Titanic sank in April over 100 years ago. … Continue reading →

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Susanna Kearsley & Friends Tour

Posted on January 17, 2014 by poofbooks

I received notification about Susanna Kearsley’s upcoming tour from my hometown amazing publisher Source Books. It was exciting as I am in the midst of reading Kearsley’s latest release THE SPLENDOUR FALLS which is marvelous. The caption for the tour … Continue reading →

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