Tag Archives: Historical mystery

#THESE HONORED DEAD By Jonathan F. Putnam

Posted on July 4, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND The first book in the Lincoln and Speed series. It is a historical fiction that is based on Lincoln lawyer cases. This book background is early Springfield. Joshua Speed is a son of a wealthy plantation owner … Continue reading →

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IN FARLEIGH FIELDS By Rhys Bowen

Posted on June 24, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND Although predictable in portions, this is an excellent historical novel set during World War Two during the battle for Britain. Lord Westerham has five daughters. One daughter decided to stay in Paris because of her lover. One daughter … Continue reading →

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#TOUCH NOT THE CAT By Mary Stewart

Posted on June 23, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND I have not read this book before, but as it is vintage Mary Stewart, it did not disappoint. The background is set at Ashley Court, entail estate located in England. Ashley Court is like so many others … Continue reading →

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THE LAST CAMEL DIED AT NOON By Elizabeth Peters

Posted on June 3, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND I consider this author one of best I have read most of the books several times. Also those written under the named Barbara Micheal which have a paranormal the Gothic romance. I have read this book several times … Continue reading →

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#LADY TAKES THE CASE by Eliza Casey

Posted on May 17, 2021 by bettylouise31

LADY RIGHT A WRONG 2020 PEACE BE KIND The first book in the Manor Cat series and a new author for me. The story is easy to read and very formulaic of a gothic novel. I realize the major turn … Continue reading →

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#THUNDER ON THE RIGHT by Mary Stewart

Posted on May 11, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND Needing a good story to read, I went to my friend Mary Stewart. The story is slow to start but picks up the pace and moves rapidly through the events Jenny Silver is bothered by a letter … Continue reading →

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#A HOUSE DIVIDED by Jonathan F. Putnam

Posted on May 6, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND I saw this book and felt that it would be nice to learn more about Lincoln’s early life. This book has been researched and while it is Historical fiction I learn a good amount about life in … Continue reading →

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#CALLED TO JUSTICE By Edith Maxwell

Posted on March 4, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND The second in this historical Quaker Midwife series. It is set in a New England factory town in 1888 depicting life in the area. Historical details, the Quaker faith, and birthing details are accurate. The birthing data … Continue reading →

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MRS JEFFRIES AND THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY By Emily Brightwell

Posted on February 24, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND Inspector Witherspoon is called to Highgate cemetery on a case. Once views the victim he realized why he was called. Mrs Jeffries and friends while delighted to have a murder case to solve are not sure they want … Continue reading →

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MURDER AT OCHRE COURT by Alyssa Maxwell

Posted on February 5, 2021 by bettylouise31

THINK POSITIVE! HUGS! Emma Cross has been living in New York City covering the society pages for the Herald. She is sent back to Newport to cover the debutant’s ball for Cleo Cooper- Smith in the 6th book of The … Continue reading →

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