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Book Review of A Song Unheard by Roseanna M. White
Great characters, good writing, and twisty suspense (but a caveat as well). My rating: ★★★★☆ Quite some time ago, I read and enjoyed A Name Unknown, the first book in this series. Eventually, I ran across A Song Unheard and remembered my desire to continue the series. So I reread the first book...
Book Review of River to Redemption by Ann H. Gabhart
My book review of River to Redemption: Based on a true story, interesting history and sweet romance but a missed opportunity for strong womanhood. My rating: ★★★★☆ I found it fascinating that this book was based on a true story. I was not familiar with the cholera epidemic in this era, and I had never heard of...
Book Review of Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace
A detailed historical narrative with some great characters and gripping action scenes . . . but some flaws as well. No rating. It’s rare that I review a book without rating it. When it does happen, it’s usually because I have exceedingly mixed emotions. That’s the case with this classic. Do I recommend it?...
Book Review of These Healing Hills by Ann H. Gabhart
A gentle, enjoyable read that shines a light on some unfamiliar history. My rating: ★★★★☆ This is not a fast-paced book, and that’s a good thing. It’s a slow, gentle journey into the heart of 1940s Appalachia and a fascinating glimpse into an unfamiliar part of post-WWII history. And we have lots of lovely...
Book Review of The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
A dramatic, thought-provoking adventure tale in the classic masked-hero style. Note: Secular author. My rating: ★★★★★ My second time reading, thanks to Christmas gifts, and it was just as enjoyable as the first time—if not more so, since I knew what to expect. I feel as if I’ve read this book far more than...
Book Review of The Victory Club by Robin Lee Hatcher
My book review of The Victory Club: Tough topics handled with grace and truth as women (and men) on the home front face real-life challenges and make hard choices. My rating: ★★★★☆ I gave The Victory Club a try because I had heard that Robin Lee Hatcher did not shy away from weaving real Christian truth into...
Book Review of The Warrior’s Path by Louis L’Amour
My book review of The Warrior’s Path: Thumping good adventure tale. Great historical detail and storytelling style. Note: Secular author. My rating: ★★★★★ Thumping good adventure tale! I think I liked this one even better than Sackett’s Land. It was easy to follow and had some great characters and...
