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[Linda]

THE GUARDIANS OF STAVKA: THE DEADLY HUNT FOR ROMANOV GOLD by Robert Egby, Smashwords edition. I just completed this free e-book and found it entertaining, well written, good plot and good writing mechanics. For sixty years a group of Russians hid Tsar Nicholas' treasures in Canada. For those years, no one knew of the groups' existence for any person going to Stavka could never leave. The Tsar's subjects gave their lives guarding the treasure. The UK, USSR and US raced to retrieve the treasure when knowledge of its existence became known through an auction of some other Romanov treasure. A book about the Romanov dynasty is always a good read because of the mystery surrounding their demise. Good read.

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The Guardians of Stavka: The Deadly Hunt for the Romanov Gold


Here you are Linda.

[Bobby]

True Soldier Gentlemen

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Me too. :-)
True Soldier Gentlemen

[Dawn]

I am reading Outlaw and The House of Medici: Its Rise and Fall both of which are turning out to be pretty good.

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Does Outlaw feel YA at all? I was under the impression that it was.

[Dawn]

Nope, not in the least YA. It might be considered a good good YA read as the main character is only 13 in this book but the series seems like it will follow him as an adult too and not just as a teenager. It's not pulling any punches or using small words to appeal to the younger audience.
It's definitely not the Robin Hood of the feel good movies, he's a real outlaw. When it says 'meet the godfather...' that is really what he's like.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Funny you mention Godfather, I read a review on it (a negative one) where the person said somewhere in the back half of the book it is nearly a scene by scene rip off of The Godfather. It is hard to imagine a Robin Hood book having a Godfather feel. lol!

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I am reading a war non fiction currently.
Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood

[Jim]

Terri wrote: "I am reading a war non fiction currently.
Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood"

How are you liking it?

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Loving it. I am really connecting with this guys leadership ethos. I am only 40 pages in though.

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Are you liking it Jim?

[Jim]

Terri wrote: "Are you liking it Jim?"

I'm almost done. Compared to the last book I read on the Iraq conflict, this one is a work of genius. I'm loving it too.

[Jim]

This guy accepts responsibility and I get the sense he's utterly truthful. Great character sketches.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Yes, his honesty is fascinating. I love that about him. This guy is a great role model for not only experienced officers (because I don't think they can ever stop learning from others), but also any young soldier aspiring to become an officer.

I wonder if he does many speaking jobs for the military..
He would make an excellent mentor too.

I think you'd go a long way to find a better officer and leader.

[Bobby]

Just starting Cloud Atlas

[Jim]

Terri wrote: "Yes, his honesty is fascinating. I love that about him. This guy is a great role model for not only experienced officers (because I don't think they can ever stop learning from others), but also an..."

I think your feelings will only be solidified the further you go in the book. I only have a couple of small criticisms, one of which I'm sure you'll share with me. I'll keep it to myself until we both finish.

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Yes, no telling yet! I have heard it said there is a rift that appears between grunt and leadership, further in the book but I don't want to know yet. :)

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Bobby wrote: "Just starting Cloud Atlas"

That sounds trippy and hippy, Bobby. lol :)

[Rosemarie]

Russka: The Novel of Russia i enjoy Edward Rutherfords Books this is the one I'm reading now and can give it a good recommendation,

[Jean]

Hi. I'm new here.

Currently reading Dissolution by C.J. Sansom.

[Linda]

Hi to you too! Welcome to the group.
I am adding DISSOLUTION to my to read list.

[Simona]

Hi! I've been able at least to read
The Last Templar
and I really enjoyed it. So much that I've already purchased the second book, which is what I'm reading right now.
I read also
The Marsh King's Daughter
by Elizabeth Chadwick, an author that Terri mentioned in this thread. It was good and well written, but a bit too romanced for my tastes. Was it the best book from this author, I was wondering? I'd like to try again. Any suggestion?

[Bobby]

Reading

[Linda]

I read THE GREATEST KNIGHT and liked it. I cannot tell you if it is better than the THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER because I have not read any other of her books.

[Julie]

Outlanderthis is my first time to read this particular author and I have found her to be a great story teller, witty, very knowledgeable...I'm hooked

[Dawn]

I'm gonna try out The Last Templar sometime this month. I'm taking it on vacation so I hope I enjoy it.

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Rosemarie wrote: "Russka: The Novel of Russia i enjoy Edward Rutherfords Books this is the one I'm reading now and can give it a good recommendation,"

Hi Rosemarie,
Let us know what you think of Russka when you're done. I didn't like his Sarum book, but the Russka book always catches my eye.

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Simona wrote: "Hi! I've been able at least to read
The Last Templar
and I really enjoyed it. So much that I've already purchased the second book, which is what I'm reading right now.
I read also
The Marsh Ki..."


Yes definitely romancy. I find all her books romancy. I read some of them when I was first trying to find historical fiction books...before I joined the library and in my early days on GR....they fulfilled the requirement then, but I am a different reader now so I don't know what I would make of those books I read years ago..nowadays.
I remember liking
The Champion.
And The Greatest Knight, while I haven't read it, is well liked.
I think no matter which you try, you're going to be knees deep in love story. Some more so than others.

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Julie wrote: "Outlanderthis is my first time to read this particular author and I have found her to be a great story teller, witty, very knowledgeable...I'm hooked"

That Outlander series, boy, does it hook people. I wanted to try the first book one day just to see what the fuss was about..I have to admit though...the books are LONG. Lol...I get turned off by all the series being so big. I go for that in my non fiction, but usually not in my fiction. :-)

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Jean wrote: "Hi. I'm new here.

Currently reading Dissolution by C.J. Sansom."

Welcome Jean. :-)

I reaaly liked the atmospheric feel of Dissolution.
I read it on two windy, rainy days and it was a perfect match for the feel of the book.

[Judith]

I just finished The Fifth Servant set in the Jewish quarter of 16th century Prague. Great details about the place and Jewish custom, but I was a little disappointed with how overwhelmed the story got at times by the information he had researched. An interesting book in any case. Here's my review.

[Dawn]

The Fifth Servant looks pretty interesting, added it to my TBR.

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Hi Judith,
Nice to see you in the group. :)

I haven't look to see if this book has been mentioned in our Jewish Thread...I'll go look.

[Simona]

I know I said that I found Chadwick too romanced, but Outlander...well, I'm addicted to that one. WithVoyager it is my favorite.
My suggestion is to stop at Drums of Autumn. I wish you to enjoy them as I did.

[Julie]

People of the Book this was actually quite well written, please try it if you like this kind of historical fiction, there is a Jewish connection

[Dawn]

I have People of the Book but I haven't read it yet. I have heard good things about it and look forward to reading it.

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Simona wrote: "I know I said that I found Chadwick too romanced, but Outlander...well, I'm addicted to that one. WithVoyager it is my favorite.
My suggestion is to stop at Drums of Autumn. I wish you to enjoy th..."

And there I was today, when I was posting to you, thinking, I wonder if I should recommend the Outlander series to Simona. lol Even though I hadn't read it before most woman love the series, or at least the first book.
Low and behold, :) you've already read it and love it!

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Julie wrote: "People of the Book this was actually quite well written, please try it if you like this kind of historical fiction, there is a Jewish connection"

Good recommendation, Julie. A Pulitzer prize winner!

[Judith]

Terri wrote: "Hi Judith,
Nice to see you in the group. :)

I haven't look to see if this book has been mentioned in our Jewish Thread...I'll go look."

I don't know how I missed this group. Ancient HF is my favorite to read and review. I'm thrilled to have found all of you and join in discussions.

[Dawn]

And we're thrilled to have you.... :)

[Linda]

Welcome, Judith.

[April]

Hey there, I just joined this group today. I'm currently reading (finishing) "Worth Dying For" By Gemini Sasson

[April]

Terri wrote: "Does Outlaw feel YA at all? I was under the impression that it was."

I loved the entire Outlaw series...I've read them all more than once.

[Dawn]

Nice to have you on board Monet. We do request that you put in the links for any books mentioned in your posts if possible. It can be a little time consuming on the tablets but it's much easier for the rest of the memebers to check out what you're reading. :)
Thsi is the link for the book you mentioned

P.S. We have a thread dedicated to how http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8... or you can ask. Everyone will be happy to help.

[April]

Oops...thanks for that.

[Linda]

Welcome, Monet. WORTH DYING FOR sounded so familiar. Mr. Lee Child had written a book by the same title which I read. I added the Gemini Sasson book to my to-read group.

[Dawn]

Our fearless moderator Terri is a stickler for links, just so you know. :)

I'm the friendly forewarner so she doesn't have to break out the boxing kangaroo to whip us into shape. :D

[April]

Linda wrote: "Welcome, Monet. WORTH DYING FOR sounded so familiar. Mr. Lee Child had written a book by the same title which I read. I added the Gemini Sasson book to my to-read group."



I actually think the first book in the series, Crown in the Heather, is a better overall story.

[April]

Dawn wrote: "Our fearless moderator Terri is a stickler for links, just so you know. :)

I'm the friendly forewarner so she doesn't have to break out the boxing kangaroo to whip us into shape. :D"

I appreciate the heads up. I'm all for saving the group alot of mental eye rolling because the new girl didn't read all the directions. I'm also quite sure I'm allergic to kangaroos...