historical fiction – Kelly Brakenhoff

June Online Book Club: Where the Desert Meets the Sea by Werner Sonne

By Kelly BrakenhoffPosted on June 23, 2022Posted in Book ClubTagged book review, historical fiction, israel, online book club, palestine, refugees, Werner Sonne, world war II

Over the years, my book club has read about World War II many times. Every available perspective. Or so I thought.

October Online Book Club: Maids of Misfortune by M. Louisa Locke

By Kelly BrakenhoffPosted on October 14, 2021Posted in Book Club, ReviewTagged book review, cozy mystery, historical fiction, historical mystery, online book club

Imagine an Agatha Christie-Sherlock Holmes style mystery set in 1880’s San Francisco instead of England. Throw in daring undercover sleuthing and a dash of romance. What you’d get is Maids of Misfortune.

December Online Book Club: Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran

By Kelly BrakenhoffPosted on December 7, 2020Posted in Book Club, ReviewTagged historical fiction, michelle moran, movie trailer, rebel queen, signed books

This story has it all: tragedy, intrigue, conspiracies, murder, and brutality. Also love, kindness, friendship, and the Queen’s courage to fight for her people’s survival.

November Online Book Club: The Jade Tiger by E.W. Cooper

By Kelly BrakenhoffPosted on November 4, 2020Posted in Book Club, Giveaway, ReviewTagged ew cooper, goodreads giveaway, historical fiction, historical mystery, the jade tiger

Historical mysteries are a special kind of reading escape. Not only do we get to solve the mystery puzzle, we’re transported to another time and place where the clothes, food, and smells bring the past to life. This year, since we’re barely leaving the neighborhood, historical fiction seems especially appealing.