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Bringing the Past to Life - Chapter 1 book list
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The Name of the Rose by Umbertco Ecco ** book club selection: May Contain Spoilers **
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Another book from the "Whitcoulls top 100" list, and it's easy to see why it would have popular appeal. It is an easy read, has a strong female character, is a love story in pioneer times and full of family conflicts. It has been compared to the Gabaldon books, carries a recommendation from Gabaldon herself and was that Jamie and Claire mentioned in passing early in the book? That was seriously weird.
Also, if you haven't read it yet but plan to, please, just for me, read it with a pen and pad n ...more
Also, if you haven't read it yet but plan to, please, just for me, read it with a pen and pad n ...more
This series is the closest I have come to finding a historical series that is as satisfying and addictive as Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. Though Donati's novels arent as modernly humorous or as charming as Gabaldon's, this series is still worth the reading. These are the only books that have even come close for me. They combine moderately accurate historical facts with an enjoyable mix of adventure and romance. (Random humorous side note: Donati is actually very good friends with Gabaldon,
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So I enjoyed this. Good, likeable characters, some action, some romance. Will be reading the rest in the series.
I absolutly love this book!!
Can't wait to start book #2 :) ...more
Can't wait to start book #2 :) ...more
