As my streak of mystery novels is now going on seven months, I have once again returned to historical mysteries. If you suggest a mystery that is related to the Elgin marbles, one of the subjects that originally drew me to history, there is a […]

I have to say, I am thrilled at how many Jane Austen-ish mysteries have been published in the last 3-5 years. These authors are expanding Austen’s universe in such creative but thoughtful ways that never “take you out” of the original novels. And I think […]

While I am still focusing on reading books from female authors, I also am trying to read more diversely in terms of geography. I think that many of us get caught up in reading books set in the UK/North America and we default because “that’s […]

While I always love discovering new historical series, there is nothing like returning to a beloved. And for me, one of those series is the Botanist’s Guide series. I love that it is set in the 1920s, as there is a lot happening for women at […]

Another one of my favourite mystery series has a new book just in time for the summer- Dianne Freeman’s Countess of Harleigh series is back again! This cosy series features one of my favourite protagonists in the fun and exciting Belle Epoque period, and I’m […]