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[Cynthia]

The Invention of Fire A medieval mystery centered around the creation of the 'handgonne'. John Gower is a poet and trader in secrets and a friend of Chaucer. He's caught up in the mystery of the mass murder of men 'bearing wounds none have seen before.'

[Jane]

Winter of the Gods


Murder mystery cum fantasy set in modern-day NYC. Someone is murdered atop the "Charging Bull" statue on Wall Street. The Olympian gods and goddesses in modern disguise and with modern names seek to solve who did it--possibly some kind of cult led by one of their own?

[happy]

Robert wrote: "12 Children of Paris.

Tim Willocks

Excellent"

[Ace]

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
4 stars

[Allison]

Finally started my first book of the new year: and so far liking it a lot. This period of American history is uncharted territory for me.

[happy]

happy wrote: "I'm currently plowing through #3 of Ken Follett's Century Trilogy - its over 1000 pgs.



The time frame is from 1961-1989 (the life of the Berlin..."
For anyone interested, I finally typed up my thoughts on Edge of Eternity

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

also posted in the "Modern Age" thread

[Bobby]

[Marilyn]

1356: A Novel (The Grail Quest Book 4) by Bernard Cornwell is my latest read.

[Marilyn]

Bernard Cornwell 1356 is my next read

[happy]

Marilyn wrote: "1356: A Novel (The Grail Quest Book 4) by Bernard Cornwell is my latest read."
Here's the link

[Marilyn]

I tried using the link (I’ve done it before on the computer) but it just wouldn’t work this time. Especially for the title the msg said “not found” and it wouldn’t link up for Cornwall so I figured computers must have bad days, too, so I just walked away.

[Marilyn]

happy: It just says: here’s the link: (and nothing shows). Go figure.

[Marilyn]

Whoa! Now it shows. Oh, well.

[happy]

Currently reading Sir Jeffrey Archer's latest



It's a political thriller with a Russian backstory

[Patricia]

Just starting The Essex Serpent

[Tamara]

Patricia wrote: "Just starting The Essex Serpent"

I really loved that book. Hope you enjoy it.

[May]

ALEXANDER HAMILTON by Ron Chernow

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Robert wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9..."

Been a while since I put that in a group read poll. Might be time again.

[Laura Tenfingers]

Terri wrote: "Robert wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9..."

Been a while since I put that in a group read poll. Might be time again."

Yes please 😊

[Jane]

Das Salz der Erde by Daniel Wolf

12th century France: a salt merchant.

[Tamara]

I know this is technically a historical fiction group, but I thought some of you might be interested in a really good biography of Cleopatra: Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff.

Schiff's research is impressive. Sometimes it gets to be a bit overwhelming with all the names and Ptolemies who intermarry. But she pieces together a portrait of a fascinating woman.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[happy]

May wrote: "ALEXANDER HAMILTON by Ron Chernow"



I think Chernow is one of the best biographers currently writing, but somehow, in spite of this book' reknown, I haven't found the time to read Hamilton. It really needs to move up on the TBR pile :)

[May]

I would encourage that decision!! Totally engrossed in his writing & research!!

[happy]

I've read his bios of Washington, Franklin and Grant and he IS superb!

[May]

I’ve seen the recommendations, but this is the first biography I’ve read by him. Already convinced that I need to add the others to my TR list!

[happy]

I just started Cornwell's latest

War of the Wolf

[May]

Happy, I’m feeling like this Hamilton biography is the text for a PhD in history... Mr Chernow certainly did the research and included it all!!!
Glad there won’t be a final exam!!!

[Marilyn]

Im right behind happy in starting War of the Wolf

[Laura Tenfingers]

Just finished The Wreath first book of Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy. Life in Norway in the 14th century. I thought it was fantastic!

[happy]

I finished War of the Wolf - not his best, a bit talky. There are 2 pretty good battle sequences, but for the most part is seems to be about who will rule Northumbria - Uther's Son in law/Danes-pagans or the Kings of Wessex-Christians. Still a 4 star read for me.

Currently reading the late historian, John Julius Norwich's last book



If you haven't read any of his books I highly recommend them. He has written a lot on the history of the Med. I haven't read all of them, but his trilogy on the Byzantine Empire is a five star read

https://www.goodreads.com/series/9310...

[happy]

If anyone is interested, here are my thoughts on War of the Wolf

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

(also posted in the Bernard Cornwell thread and the Saxons threads)

[Marilyn]

I finished reading War of the Wolf by Bernard Cornwell. I liked it better than I thought I would. I want to read about the Battle of Brunanburh or however it spells.

[Marilyn]

Just finished “The Earth is the Lord’s” by Taylor Caldwell (about Genghis Khan). Very good.

Next, “Shadow on the Crown” (Emma of Normandy) by Patricia Bracewell.

[happy]

Here are the links





I'm currently reading another Paul Doherty

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

What do you think of the Paul Doherty? I quite enjoyed that one.

[happy]

I'm just getting started, so I haven't had a chance to form an opinion. I'll get back to you in a couple of days:)

I also finished A History of France - excellent! Written in a conversation style and very readable. The main problem I had is that the first 800 yrs (from Ceasar to Charlemaign) is covered in about 30 pages!

For me it is a 4+ star read.

I also read Hampton Sides NF look at the Battle of the Chosin Reservior during the Korean War



Not a whole lot new, but still an excellent read. Again a 4+ star read

[Allison]

I added when I saw you were reading it, Happy. Glad it was great! Now it can stay in Mt. TBR :)

[Jane]

Reading The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon

[Laura Tenfingers]

Jane wrote: "Reading The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon"

I just got that from the library. How is it so far?

[Jane]

Laura Tenfingers wrote: "Jane wrote: "Reading The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon"

I just got that from the library. How is it so far?"

I like it. I'm about half way. It's nice to read about royalty that is not English for a change. The author has one character going from France to meet with Edward II, so maybe he'll appear.

[Alice]

I am reading by Margaret George. I have enjoyed her other books.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Alice wrote: "I am reading by Margaret George. I have enjoyed her other books."

I enjoyed that one, but was unable to get into the second one.

[Alice]

Margaret wrote: "Alice wrote: "I am reading by Margaret George. I have enjoyed her other books."

I enjoyed that one, but was unable to get into the second one."

I know very little about Nero so I am finding it very interesting. I enjoy Ms. George's writting style.

[C.P.]

Have been reading too fast to post, alas, but things are slowing down at last. Currently enjoying The Black Ascot by Charles Todd, a mystery story set not long after World War I.

[Bobby]

Really getting into this. Horrifying Black Plague!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I have that one to get to, Bobby (thanks to Margaret who posted her copy to me last year). Plan on getting to it soon. In the meantime, I just lent it to my dad and he has read it. He commented on the realistic way the author writes the plague.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Just started Robert Low's new one..

[Bobby]

Terri wrote: "I have that one to get to, Bobby (thanks to Margaret who posted her copy to me last year). Plan on getting to it soon. In the meantime, I just lent it to my dad and he has read it. He commented on ..."

True enough Terri. It isn’t a book you enjoy...more like a book you absorb. It’s like I’m sitting on a sideline watching the tale play out!

[Tamara]

I finished The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.

I thought it started off well, but it lost strength and focus in the second half of the novel. A bit disappointing, especially the mushy, fairy-tale ending of happily ever after.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

(Also posted in Featuring the Jewish thread.)

[Allison]

I finally started reading !! Been wanting to read this for years!