Ready to do the time-warp again? Part three of this ongoing series whisks you around the world, by way of the wayback machine.
The Book: The Religion, Tim Willocks.
The Setting: Malta, 1565
Check this out if you like: Rogues, ruffians, and adventurers; extensive descriptions of bloody battles, religious or political intrigue, occasional touches of earthy eroticism, or subplots fueled by secrets and scandal.
The Book: The Sister, Paola Kauffman.
The Setting: 19th-century America.
Check this out if you like: Domestic fiction, sisterly love, Emily Dickinson’s poetry, tales of quiet sacrifice, family secrets, courtroom drama, a restrained tone, or a heavy reliance on historical documents for background information.
The Book: Saturnalia, Lindsey Davis.
The Setting: Rome, 76 A.D.
Check this out if you like: Hard-boiled mysteries, women on the lam, dry wit, races against time, competition between arch-rivals, or descriptions of ancient festivals and customs.
The Book: China Star, Bartle Bull.
The Setting: Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the 1920s.
Check this out if you like: Transcontinental chases, scandalous love affairs, spies seeking revenge, reckless aristocrats with crisp manners, exotic locales, culture clashes, or detailed descriptions of lavish clothing and parties.
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And with that, this entry is history! As ever, happy reading.
–Leigh Anne
Eleventh Stack 