The Cruel Dark
A debut novel with flashes of brilliance, and a deliciously Gothic vibe, The Cruel Night drew me in at once and I devoured the book in a single sitting. It's a short read at just over 200 pages, but long enough to deliver a compelling story that packs an unexpected emotional punch.
Under A Gilded Sky
Under a Gilded Sky is an engaging story that surpasses expectations of a Western-flavored romance. It does not pigeonhole easily as a light, traditional historical romance, but crosses into broader women's fiction with its themes of sisterhood, family loyalty, and self-discovery
Her Own Revolution
No one ever accused the social justice warriors of the French Revolution of moderation. In her Château de Verzat series, author Debra Borchert personalizes the chaos, carnage, and brutality of the period through the stories of memorable heroines.
The Gilded Cage
Penned by an author unknown to me, The Gilded Cage, came as a satisfying surprise after reading rather too many undercooked letdowns. Set against an Edwardian backdrop,
Marvelous – A Novel of Wonder and Romance in the French Royal Court
Marvelous is a novel that comes with a built-in audience. Who can resist the prospect of a Beauty and the Beast retelling based on the real life "beast" who inspired the fairytale.
An American Beauty: a Novel of the Gilded Age
A rags-to-riches story complete with a Gilded Age setting, what's not to love? Shana Abé penned a winner with An American Beauty. In this fictionalized account of Arabella Duval Huntington's fascinating and controversial life,
All The Pretty Places
Catnip for fans of Gilded Age settings, this novel offers pleasant escapism for readers who enjoyed the author's previous books. Since the Netflix drama, this historical period has become very crowded in historical fiction.
