Author Interview: Ginger Myrick on The Welsh Healer + Giveaway
Author Ginger Myrick has answered some questions regarding her latest novel, The Welsh Healer, and is offering one copy to a lucky reader – just comment on this post and you are entered for the…
review: The Welsh Healer by Ginger Myrick
The Welsh Healer by Ginger Myrick Wales, late 14th Century—Arlais is a girl of ten when her destiny is foretold by an ancient prophecy claiming her as a renowned healer who will ultimately save a…
review: Jane: The Woman Who Loved Tarzan by Robin Maxwell
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review: Penelope’s Daughter by Laurel Corona
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review: Finding Emilie by Laurel Corona
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review: Fallen from Grace: A Bonus Dark Mirror Short Story
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review: Evergreen Gallant by Jean Plaidy
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review: Elizabeth, Captive Princess by Margaret Irwin
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review: The Countess and the King by Susan Holloway Scott
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review: The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
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review: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
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review: The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory I listened to this on unabridged audio and have decided Philippa Gregory’s books are much better read aloud than read to oneself. This one is even better than some…
review: The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
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review: The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
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review: The Darcys Give a Ball: A Gentle Joke, Jane Austen Style
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review: The Countess by Rebecca Johns
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review: Watermark by Vanitha Sankaran
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review: To Serve a King by Donna Russo Morin
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