Category: Historical Fiction

Adam Lapid Mysteries – Jonathan Dunsky, author

Ten Years Gone is the first book in a series featuring Adam Lapid, a private detective in Tel Aviv. Throughout the series, Adam Lapid is both typical and unique. WARNING: This series has graphic violence. (It is a private detective series — after all…passive behavior would not fit) Excerpt from Chapter 1 of TEN YEARS… Continue reading Adam Lapid Mysteries – Jonathan Dunsky, author

Reluctant Rebel — Parris Afton Bonds

The eyes may be said to be the scouts of the heart, but these two rebellious hearts might as well be blind. In 1917, the El Paso/Juarez area was a surprise powder keg. Germany sought the Central America connection as a conduit to conquer the United States. The US sought to catch the local spy… Continue reading Reluctant Rebel — Parris Afton Bonds

Political Storms in 20th Century Crimea — Calm Before the Storm

As war and revolution grow in the Crimea and over the world, young people must find their faith and their hearts.

Twentieth century political storms in Crimea loom on the horizon. The class difference between Russian serfs and prosperous German people brought into Russia by Catherine the Great.  The ‘serfs’ or everyday Russian people had severe limitations; they were close to slaves.  There was no hope for them to prosper. Those limitations weren’t placed on the… Continue reading Political Storms in 20th Century Crimea — Calm Before the Storm

Thunder Clouds of War — Calm Before The Storm — Coming August 2020

Thunder Clouds of War Dark clouds and storms of war and unrest are bringing dark clouds to the Crimea. Germans who’ve been brought to Russia generations ago are not welcomed by Russians.  The throes of World War I and revolution have the German Mennonite people at the center of a target. Katarina Hildebrandt and her… Continue reading Thunder Clouds of War — Calm Before The Storm — Coming August 2020

In the 1600s, Huguenots Expelled from France

Core Beliefs are Not a New Wrinkle France 1685 — Huguenots people expelled from France. Protestant principals have been tolerated until Louis XIV comes to the throne.  Whether for spiritual beliefs or for other gain, King Louis XIV decides that the skilled and prosperous Huguenots will no longer be comfortable in France.  My bet is… Continue reading In the 1600s, Huguenots Expelled from France

DREAMLAND — Keeping Up Appearances on Coney Island

Keeping up appearances was the daily ’employment’ of society in the times of Dreamland. That ‘career’ included an everlasting search for more money to gamble, spend, waste! All that Glitter to Keep Up Appearances! In the days of The Gilded Age, summer, 1911, Peggy Batternberg’s family receives an unusual invitation. Sister, Lydia’s fiance wants the… Continue reading DREAMLAND — Keeping Up Appearances on Coney Island

Anne & Louis – Rulers and Lovers – March Book of the Month

Anne and Louis, Rulers and Lovers, Book three in a collection by Rosza Gaston.  Spunky, little Anne of Brittany (and she was very small) provides a bright character.  During two eras in France, this lively woman was Queen of France twice and always the Duchess of Brittany. Two Royal Matches Rosza Gaston, author has three… Continue reading Anne & Louis – Rulers and Lovers – March Book of the Month

Anne & Louis — Early Renaissance Royal Lovers for Forever

Spunky little Anne of Brittany is an appealing character. Her tiny stature didn’t get in her way! Louis was first a family friend, then a subtle attraction that bloomed into deepest love. Together they were a ruling team to inspire their monarchy and France far into the future. They didn’t talk much about the term… Continue reading Anne & Louis — Early Renaissance Royal Lovers for Forever

Maud — The Girl Empress — Never Underestimate A Woman

Amazing detail from 10th Century fills this story, letting us peek into the life and times of a devout child who would be a Girl Empress and a Queen of multiple countries. Mathilda (Maud) learned that she would be legally married to Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor at age 8.  From age 11 years, she… Continue reading Maud — The Girl Empress — Never Underestimate A Woman