Jeremy Poldark by Winston Graham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s official. I’m hooked on this series! This one, like Demelza, was followed very closely by the TV series. I could “see” the actors in the scenes as I was reading. But it goes deeper – as books do – into the thoughts behind the actions. There are differences, but they are subtle and, I think, only add to the story. The first book, Ross Poldark, was the most different and in parts was a little draggy, but not the next two. Winston Graham seems to have hit his stride in the writing.
Tags: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Pegg Thomas, Poldark, The Sheepish Scribe, Twin Willows Farm, Winston Graham
Demelza by Winston Graham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I liked this book even better than Ross Poldark, the first book in the series. That may be because the TV series followed this book more closely, but for whatever reason, it was wonderful. There are differences between the TV series and the books, mostly that the books contain many more characters. And – of course – the books allow us a look inside the characters’ thoughts, which I love. The writing is more old-style than today’s books, but it’s a wonderful read all the same.
Tags: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Pegg Thomas, The Sheepish Scribe, Twin Willows Farm, Winston Graham
The Highlanders: A Smitten Historical Romance Collection by J’nell Ciesielski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you enjoy stories with a Scottish tang, then these four novellas are your next “must read.” Two are set in the old country, and two on America’s shores, but all of them include a Highlander you’ll be swept away by. And the final story will throw you a curve you never see coming! If you dinna get your copy yet, you shouldna wait much longer!
Tags: Book Review, Christian Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Romance, Historical Fiction, J'nell Ciesielski, Janet Grunst, Jennifer Lamont Leo, Naomi Musch, New Release, Pegg Thomas, Smitten Historical Romance, The Sheepish Scribe, Twin Willows Farm
Misleading Miss Verity by Carolyn Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I enjoyed a lot about this book. The characters are interesting and believable, the setting is beautifully written, and the writing is good. The ending, however, fell apart for me. That could very well be just a personal preference, so I’m still giving it a solid three stars, because others may love the ending.
Tags: Book Review, Carolyn Miller, Christian Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Romance, Historical Fiction, New Release, Pegg Thomas, The Sheepish Scribe, Twin Willows Farm
