Review of The Admiral’s Wife
I recommend M.K. Tod’s latest historical fiction, set in Hong Kong in a dual timeline of 1912 and 2016. My review of an engaging deep dive into family dynamics, cultural heritage, and romance.
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Historical Fiction Review: The Steel Beneath the Silk
My review of The Steel Beneath the Silk, set in 11th C England. Bracewell brings Emma to life with meticulous research and powerful writing.
Review: Elegy to Murder by Priscilla Royal
My review of Elegy to Murder by Priscilla Royal. Royal’s latest medieval mystery shows a master crafter of historical fiction in her prime. A highly recommended addition to this long-running marvel of a series.
Natalie Haynes, Let Her Entertain You
In this time-of-hope-but-still-isolated, here are some pleasurable entertainments by Natalie Haynes for those who love mythology and the classics: short videos, radio shows, and a novel set in the Trojan War
Archaeology: Catching the Celtic Gold of Boudica
A birdwatcher stumbled upon a hoard of Celtic gold coins dating to 40-50 CE, the period of Boudica’s rebellion. Was this her hidden deposit? Boudica’s popularity as a historical figure is reflected in two outstanding novels of historical fiction.
Weekly Roundup of Archaeology, History and Historical Fiction Jan 14-20
My weekly roundup of posts I enjoyed: Upcoming AIA lecture on the underwater archaeology of Athens and Corinth harbors on Feb 23 in Mesa, AZ, Surgeon’s room with medical tools found in Nea Paphos, Cyprus, DNA of a skeleton found near Troy reveals early evidence of maternal infection, Historical Fiction Round Table on Sophie Schiller’s blog
Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom June 11-17
Some posts I enjoyed from around the web this week: a list of 21 historical novels you may not have read but should, new monument at Petra found and a video reconstructing Patroclus’s pyre fr Eleutherna, Crete”s new museum and archaeological dig.
What’s New and Old and Read All Over? The state of fiction set in the ancient world
I recently conducted a series of interviews with many writers of fiction set in the ancient world and put together one of the cover articles for Historical Novels Review. Ordinarily you need to be a member (which I highly recommend you become!) to read the magazine, but I’m allowed to post it here as an enticement.
Review of For the Most Beautiful by Emily Hauser
Review of Emily Hauser’s For the Most Beautiful, a novel of the women of Troy.
Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom May 7-13
Here are some posts I enjoyed around the web this week: Shakespeare’s Curtain Theatre excavated, Tarkhan Dress Oldest clothing dated, Mayan ruins or not, MM Bennetts finalists, gallery of historical novels