Review of Mistress of the Art of Death

Mistress of the Art of Death is a work of historical fiction that appeared in 2007. The first book in a series, it’s a murder mystery set in medieval England, during the reign of Henry II. To read my other recent book reviews, please check out: Antoninus, Son of Rome, by Brook Allen Dying of […]

Review of Antonius, Son of Rome, by Brook Allen

The book Antonius, Son of Rome is a historical fiction novel by Brook Allen. It’s the first book of a trilogy about Marc Antony, or Marcus Antonius. The date of publication is 2018. To read my other recent book reviews, please check out: Dying of Whiteness, by Jonathan Metzl Opium and Absinthe, by Lydia Kang […]

Review of Opium and Absinthe, by Lydia Kang

Opium and Absinthe is a recent historical fiction novel from Lydia Kang. The book appeared in July of 2020. For my recent reviews of other novels, see: The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett Freshwater Road, by Denise Nicholas A Long Petal of the Sea, by Isabel Allende This Tender Land, by William Kent […]