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The household by Stacey Halls – In Another Era
Charles Dickens and the wealthy banking heiress Angela Bourdett-Coutts establish Urania Cottage in Shepherd's Bush, a home where fallen women are given a second chance. Martha is the first to arrive, looking for a new life, while she's still searching for her missing sister Emily. Not much later, she's joined by Josephine, who has just…
Books I can’t wait to read in 2025 – In Another Era
In less than a few weeks we're already celebrating the New Year. Time to look ahead: which books are going to be published next year that I'm greedy to read? The sirens - Emilia Hart I loved Weyward and liked Hart's writing style, so I'm curious for her next book. The sirens is again a…
The Paris library by Janet Skeslien Charles – In Another Era
Odile has just secured her dream job at the American Library in Paris and soon she makes a new friend Margaret, an Englishwoman. But it's 1939 and war is looming. The Germans are occupying Paris. Her twin brother Remy is in the army, her father and sweetheart Paul remain police officers in the city and…
The Tower by Flora Carr – In Another Era
Mary, Queen of Scots, is pregnant when she is taken prisoner in Lochleven Castle, only accompanied by two of her 'minor' ladies - a Scot named Jane and one of her French ladies nicknamed “Cuckoo”. Mary is not only imprisoned but will be forced to abdicate in favor of her son James. Not much later,…
The graces by Siobhan MacGowan – In Another Era
Rosaleen Moore grows up in the Irish village of Clare with a gift. She sometimes sees what will happen in the future, just like her grandmother who was touched by 'The graces'. The only downside: she predicts the bad things that will happen and that gets her into trouble. She moves to an aunt in…
Joan by Katherine J. Chen – In Another Era
Joan of Arc lives in Donremy, a French village near 'the border' with Burgundy. France is at war with Burgundy and England, and the Dauphin is hiding in Southern France. When Donremy is raided by the English and Joan's sister Catherine is raped, she resolves to take revenge. This takes her on a quest in…
Nero by Conn Iggulden – In Another Era
In his old age, Emperor Tiberius returns to Rome to execute his right-hand man Sejanus in cold blood for taking too much power. When it's later revealed that he was also responsible for the death of Tiberius' only son, the Emperor murders his entire family and all his friends. He also brings back to Rome…
The king’s witch by Tracy Borman – In Another Era
Frances Gorges is the daughter of one of Elizabeth I's favorite ladies. When the queen is dying, Frances tries to ease her suffering with her knowledge of plants and medicine. But when the new King James Stuart comes to London that knowledge is suddenly dangerous. James is on a witch hunt. It's doesn't help Frances…
The rivals of Versailles by Sally Christie – In Another Era
A fortune-teller predicted that young Jeanne-Antoinette Du Poisson would hook a king, and so her her family wants to get her into the bed of Louis XV, King of France. When his favorite mistress Marie-Anne De Mailly-Nesle suddenly dies, she takes her chance. Louis falls for the daring and attractive girl. But the Court does…
The map of bones by Kate Mosse – In Another Era
After a personal trauma, Suzanne Joubert travels with her grandmother Florence to Southern Africa, a Dutch colony hosting French refugees - mostly Huguenots. Besides finding a new home, Suzanne wants to find out the truth about Louise Joubert-Reydon, who disappeared several decades ago after arriving in the same country. 100 years later, Isabelle Lepard also…
A divine fury by D.V. Bishop – In Another Era
Cesare Aldo has been tasked with night patrol for many months now by secretario Bindi because of a past conflict. But during one of his patrols, he finds a corpse in a public piazza pointing to the church and the victim had his tongue cut in two. Together with Carlo Strocchi, he must find the…
Lady of the English – In Another Era
When Matilda's husband, the German emperor, suddenly dies, she returns to the court of her father Henry I in England. The latter has remarried Adeliza Of Louvain but the couple remains childless, so Matilda becomes the heir to the throne. But the court does not like the idea of a queen in her own right…
The armor of light by Ken Follett – In Another Era
Sal Clitheroe loses her husband in a stupid accident caused by the squire Will Riddick. Afterwards, Will also beats her son Kit. She decides to leave for Kingsbridge where she knows only Amos Barrowfield for whom she spins wool. The latter has just inherited his father's business but gets into conflict with the nobleman Hornbeam.…
20 books of Summer: the recap – In Another Era
Oh yes, I almost forgot to write a recap for this challenge hosted by Cathy of 746 books who recently announced that it was the last time she is hosting this one. She did an amazing job all these years, so many thanks! And I hope the challenge will continue in some form. This challenge started…
Queen hereafter by Susan Fraser King – In Another Era
Margaret travels with her family to England from Hungary, as her father Edward the Exile is heir to the English throne. But Edward dies a few days after their arrival, and when the old king (Edward The Confessor) dies, William of Normandy invades the kingdom to claim the throne. Margaret flees with her mother, sister…
Weyward by Emilia Hart – In Another Era
In the 17th century, Altha Weyward is in custody for killing a man by witchcraft and awaiting trial. In the mid-20th century, young Violet Ayres is shielded from the world by her father, she knows nothing about her mother - who died suddenly - until she finds a mysteriously carved W in her bedroom. In…
Costanza by Rachel Blackmore – In Another Era
Costanza Piccolomini's husband Matteo works as a sculptor for Lorenzo Bernini, Rome's most famous artist who receives commissions from the Pope himself. When Costanza meets him, they fall in love and the two start an affair. But Lorenzo's brother Luigi wants Costanza for himself. At the meantime, Costanza tries to protect her reputation in Rome…
A little trickerie by Susanna Pike – In Another Era
Tibb Ingleby and her mother are vagabonds and when her mother's last attempt to arrange a roof over their heads ends in her death, Tibb needs to make it on her own. She meets young Ivo who is fleeing from his own demons and together they find a way to survive. Until one day Ivo…
The shadows of London by Andrew Taylor – In Another Era
Cat Lovett - now known as mrs. Hakesby - is working as an architect with her business partner Brennan to build a new almshouse on a property owned by Mr. Hadgrave. But one morning they find a dead body on the site whose face has been mutilated and Mr. Rush stops the work. Cat reaches…
Ritual of fire by D.V. Bishop – In Another Era
Cesare Aldo represents the Otto in the countryside just outside Florence now that he is at odds with Carlo Strocchi. When he catches a thief and brings him to town, Carlo has just witnessed the murder of a nobleman who was set on fire with the message 'Savonarola lives'. Just 40 years after Savonarola's death,…
The lost queen by Carol McGrath – In Another Era
Berengaria Of Navarre crosses the Alps with her future mother-in-law Eleanor Of Aquitaine during winter to marry her future husband, Richard I, in Sicily. Once married, she joins Richard's Third Crusade to recapture the Promised Land from Saladin. Along the way, they encounter Avelina whose husband has probably been captured by the Muslims. Carol McGrath…
A good deliverance by Toby Clemens – In Another Era
Sir Thomas Malory is locked up in London's Newgate prison for the second time, and he doesn't know why. To pass the time, he tells his life story to a boy walking around the prison. About how, as a child, he wanted to be a soldier and joins the retinue of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of…
The king’s mother by Annie Garthwaite – In Another Era
Cecily Neville's son Edward has crowned himself king of England. But old King Henry VI, his French queen Margaret of Anjou and their son Edward are still fugitives. Meanwhile, Cecily's cousin Warwick also wants his share of power. And then there are her younger sons George and Richard who must each find their way as…
My six in six – the 2024 edition – In Another Era
Summer is here! And the sunny weather has finally arrived in Belgium (what a wait!). A nice tradition to celebrate summer is to participate to Six in six. A challenge hosted by Jo of The book Jotter. The idea is to list six times six books that you've read in the first six months of…
The queen’s promise by Lyn Andrews – In Another Era
As the eldest of three brothers, Henry Percy is being educated to become the next Duke Of Northumberland. But Henry is a sweet natured boy who loves poetry with a poor constitution, which doesn't match with the harsh climate in the North of England where rebellious Scots are constantly crossing the border to burn down…
The scandalous duchess by Anne ‘O Brien – In Another Era
Katherine Swynford has just lost her husband on the battlefield of Aquitaine and asks John Of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, if she can be reinstated in his household. John has just remarried to Constanza of Castile, a pure political alliance as he wants to claim the Spanish throne in his wife's name. Upon their meeting…
The longest exile by Tana Rebellis – In Another Era
Julia the younger is the granddaughter of Emperor Augustus. She's one of the children of his only daughter Julia, who we call the elder and who has been exiled for plotting against her father. When Julia's - the younger that is - husband stages a coup together with her brother Agrippa Postumus. It fails and…
Sword of kings by Bernard Cornwell – In Another Era
Edward the Elder, king of Mercia, Wessex and East Anglia is dying and Uthred leaves Bebbanburg to rescue his queen Eadigfu from the hands of Aethelred and his son Aelfwaerd who sees himself as heir to the throne. But it is Aethelstan, the eldest son of Edward, who Uthred supports. War is coming and when…
The king’s witches by Kate Foster – In Another Era
Princess Anna Of Denmark is to be married to King James of Scotland, but the tradition demands that the bride must prove herself the first year before she can truly become his wife. A violent storm delays the outward journey and soon all noses are pointing in the direction of witchcraft. Anna's lady-in-waiting Kirsten has…
Hera by Jennifer Saint – In Another Era
After defeating the titans with her brother Zeus, Hera hopes to live in peace with her family on Mount Olympus. But then Zeus takes the throne for himself and creates little people on earth to worship him. Hera has no choice but to become his queen. Not an easy task as it turns out her…
20 Books of Summer: my list – In Another Era
Yes, it's time voor 20 Books of Summer again. My favourite book challenge hosted by Cathy of 746 books. My favourite because Summer is my favourite season AND there are almost no rules. The challenge starts at the 1st of June and the concept is to compile a list of 10, 15 or 20 books and…
Herc by Phoenica Rogerson – In Another Era
Heracles is born a demigod, his father being Zeus. But Zeus' vengeful wife Hera is not happy about his deceit and tries to kill Heracles. When that fails, she decides to make his life miserable. And so Heracles will devote his whole life to fight Hera's battles and her monsters and during that journey, he…
The Puzzle Wood by Rosie Andrews – In Another Era
Catherine Symonds learns that her younger sister Emily committed suicide in the woods behind Locksley Abby where she worked as a nanny for Sir Rowland. But Catherine thought her sister dead for years. So she decides to apply under a false name to become the next nanny. Once she gets near Locksley, she hears rumours…
Cleopatra’s daughter by Michelle Moran – In Another Era
When Octavian's forces defeat Mark Antony in the battle of Actium, and both Antony and Cleopatra commit suicide afterwards, Selene, her twin brother Alexander and their younger brother Ptolemy lose both their parents. Their older half-brothers Caesarion and Antyllus are also killed by the man who now calls himself 'Caesar'. Selene and Alexander eventually end…
The good death by S.D. Sykes – In Another Era
Oswald de Lacy's mother is dying. However, she recently found an old letter from Oswald and this forces him to make a confession on her deathbed. A confession about a time when he was still in the convent and found a girl in the forest who subsequently drowned in a river. When he takes her…
We were the lucky ones by Georgia Hunter – In Another Era
When the Germans invade Poland, the Polish Jewish family Kurc is broken up. Brothers Genek and Jakob travel to Lviv to fight in the Polish army, but that city is taken by the Russians not much later. Mila and her daughter Felicia move back in with her parents in Radom, where her younger sister Halina…
The queen’s lady by Joanna Hickson – In Another Era
Joan Vaux, Lady Guildford, is a close servant and friend to Queen Elizabeth Of York. But when the heir to the throne Arthur suddenly dies soon after his marriage to the Spanish princess Catherine Of Aragon, Elizabeth is determined to give the king another son. When she dies in childbirth, king Henry VII is so…
Seven stones to stand or fall by Diana Gabaldon – In Another Era
Seven Stones to stand or fall collects seven short novellas from the Outlander universe. So this will be a short review as I can't give a summary, neither can I tell a lot about all these stories as they might contain spoilers for the big books. There are three short stories about Lord John Grey,…
Medea by Rosie Hewlett – In Another Era
Medea was born a princess of Colchis with a gift from the goddess Hecate: magic - just like her aunt Circe. But her father abhors magic, until he begins to see that it's also a powerful weapon. When Colchis obtains the Golden Fleece that makes its owner invincible, all heroes of Greece and beyond flock…
The stone rose by Carol McGrath – In Another Era
Isabella of France is betrothed to the English heir to the throne - the later Edward II. As queen, she soon notices that Edward is under the influence of his favourite Piers Gaveston. It's even whispered that the two are intimate. Isabella doesn't believe any of this and also finds it exaggerated when her uncle…