Christina Thurairatnam
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The Romance Reader's Guide to Life
The themes of women's rights, sisterhood, various kinds of love, and family duty are also lightly explored in Pywell's (My Other Mother: Everything After) entertaining novel.
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Monsoon Summer
Historical fiction fans will be fascinated by this multilayered story about a brave but naïve young woman and a country in the midst of political and cultural change.
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Mata Hari's Last Dance
Readers of historical fiction will note the author's signature attention to detail; however, the flawed Hari makes this engrossing reading. [See Prepub Alert, 2/1/16.]
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Bohemian Gospel
Those who enjoy historical fiction with a paranormal twist such as Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian may find this book of interest.
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The Bridal Chair
Goldreich's (Leah's Journey) multilayered story explores the complicated relationship between Chagall and his daughter and the way his art evolved through the war years and beyond. Ida is a vibrant character, although readers may feel frustrated at the way she allows her father to control her. Filled with fascinating details about the art world and colorful real-life characters, this novel may appeal to historical fiction fans who enjoyed Natasha Solomons's The House at Tyneford and Tatiana de Rosnay's Sarah's Key.
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Filled with fascinating historical details about a subject that is not often portrayed, the novel looks at both the rights of women and the conflict between the British Empire and India in a fairly unbiased way. Sita and Rani Lakshmibai are strong and independent women in an era when women didn't hold much power. Readers who have enjoyed Moran's previous works will not want to miss this. A helpful glossary is included. [See Prepub Alert, 9/22/14.]
Rebel Queen
Filled with fascinating historical details about a subject that is not often portrayed, the novel looks at both the rights of women and the conflict between the British Empire and India in a fairly unbiased way. Sita and Rani Lakshmibai are strong and independent women in an era when women didn't hold much power. Readers who have enjoyed Moran's previous works will not want to miss this. A helpful glossary is included. [See Prepub Alert, 9/22/14.]
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Empire Girls
Although the ending is too neatly wrapped up and some secondary characters could be more fully developed, the sisters' internal struggle to realign their dreams and heal the breach in their relationship adds pathos and makes for an ultimately satisfying read. With historical details of Prohibition-era New York, romance, and some elements of mystery, this novel of sisterhood should have wide appeal.
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The Secret Life of Violet Grant
Williams's latest is another absorbing page-turner filled with romance and secrets but with some flaws. While Violet's narrative will captivate readers with its intrigue and the protagonist's struggles, Vivian's story is less compelling and the plot strains believability toward the end. Fans of the earlier work will be delighted by the cameo appearance of Lily and other characters from that novel. [See Prepub Alert, 11/18/13.]
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