Alright fellow readers, I just finished reading book two in Elizabeth Camden's Hope and Glory series (Actually, I had a sewing project so I was listening to the audio - and the narrator was awesome). If I haven't said it before, I'll say it now - this lady always includes the most fascinating history in her … Continue reading Book Review: A Gilded Lady
This one will keep you up late, folks. I read the first book in The Empire State novels, A Dangerous Legacy, and loved it, so when this one came up for review, I was excited to take it on. And in true obsessive-reader fashion - especially with a book that has good tension - it … Continue reading Book Review: A Desperate Hope
As the Victorian Era is to the American Gilded Age, the Edwardian Era is to the Progressive Era. A name that comes from the progressive politics of the time that led to compulsory school attendance (meant to keep children out of the labor force and increase literacy), the prohibition of alcohol, and women's suffrage. European … Continue reading 1900-1920s The Progressive Era
It was about 3am when I finally turned the last page on this one. And as I have said in the past - I'll say it again - read the author's note (pg. 335) first!! I absolutely love these historical notes, they add such a richness to the story before you even begin. Anyways... I … Continue reading Book Review: A Dangerous Legacy
Emily Bergstrom 