הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Historical Fiction (2022)

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Historical Fiction: Unpacked

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The Power of Historical Fiction—with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer 49:14

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Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with author Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer. Sarah and I discuss her novels, most of which feature American Indians. She is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma herself. Not only did she speak to me in Choctaw, we talked about her story of surrendering everything to God, how he gave her writing back to her, and h…

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Episode 85 - Author Chat with Angela Hunt 34:02

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week, I'm pleased to welcome Angela Hunt to the show. We're chatting about her latest release, The Apostle's Sister, a fascinating story about Paul's sister. We had so much fun talking, you'll want to be sure to …

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Jade Beer, "The Last Dress from Paris" (Berkley Books, 2022) 40:55

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London, 2017. Lucille will do anything for her beloved grandmother. So when Granny Sylvie volunteers to send her to Paris to retrieve a beloved Dior creation left in the city many years ago, Lucille accepts. Why not escape for the weekend, when home means dealing with her hostile, demanding boss and a mother so uncaring that she’s forgotten Lucille…

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Historical Fiction Gives Us Breathing Space—with Terry Roberts 53:30

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Today I’m sharing a conversation with Terry Roberts about his book My Mistress’ Eyes Are Raven Black, a hard-boiled detective story set on Ellis Island in the 1920s. Terry and I discuss the idea that lead him to write this novel: the human “need” to look down on or despise the “other.” We also talk about the real-life inspiration behind the story a…

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Episode 84 - Author Chat with Jaime Jo Wright 31:26

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I am so thrilled to welcome my friend and fellow Wisconsinite Jaime Jo Wright to the podcast this week. She's here to talk about her new book, The Souls of Lost Lake, how she goes about writing all the twists and turn…

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Tracy Lawson, "Answering Liberty's Call: Anna Stone's Daring Ride to Valley Forge" (Gray Lion Books, 2021) 35:28

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Today I talked to Tracy Lawson about her novel Answering Liberty's Call: Anna Stone's Daring Ride to Valley Forge (Gray Lion Books, 2021). In 1778, war is men's business. That doesn't stop Anna Stone from getting involved in the fight. As the wife of a preacher-turned-soldier, a healer, and mother of three, Anna knows her place in this world. She t…

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Fiction Brings the Past to Life—with Scott Gates 36:26

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Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with Scott Gates, whose latest novel, Gone, the Redeemer, just released June 15, 2022. We discuss the difficult task of acquiring an agent, how historical facts can derail the planned plot of a novel, and what it’s like to write in different genres. Scott grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and has worked as a wri…

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Episode 83 - Author Chat with Rachel Fordham 25:34

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week, we chat with author Rachel Fordham about her latest release, Where the Road Bends. We talk about the story, boxing, baseball, and how writing is a family affair. Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham As No…

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David Wright Faladé, "Black Cloud Rising" (Grove Press, 2022) 34:21

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In Black Cloud Rising (Grove Press 2022), author and scholar David Wright Faladé tells the story of Richard Etheridge, who towards the end of the Civil War joined America’s first and only “African Brigade.” Later recognized as a state hero, Etheridge is a young man when he joins the brigade in late 1863. Led by the one-armed General Edward Augustus…

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Episode 82 - What Time Period Is Historical Fiction? 26:06

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. What Time Period Is Historical Fiction? That's a very good question, especially these days, and one Jennifer Lynn Cary and I try to answer to this week's podcast. When I first got involved in the publishing industry t…

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Learning From Those Who’ve Gone Before Us—with Rachel Fordham 30:26

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Today’s episode is a conversation with Rachel Fordham. Her latest novel, Where the Road Bends, released Tuesday, June 7. We discuss the lessons apparent in this book, what it’s like to write contemporary after writing historical fiction, and how she uses the five love languages in her novels. Here’s a description of the novel, from Revell: For Nora…

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Episode 81 - Ann Gabhart Author Chat 28:50

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week, we are so pleased to welcome Ann H. Gabhart back to the podcast. She was here last year to talk about her book Along a Storied Trail. Now she's out with a new book, and always the gracious guest, she is joi…

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The Importance of Knowing History—with James A. Ross 40:58

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Today’s episode is a unique and fascinating one! Jim and I discuss his historical novel, Hunting Teddy Roosevelt, about an attempt on Roosevelt’s life orchestrated by J.P. Morgan. Jim had a lot to say about industrialists Morgan, Carnegie, and Hearst. We talked about the political climate of their day and how Jim tackled the tricky task of writing …

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Catherine Lloyd, "Miss Morton and the English House Party Murder" (Kensington, 2022) 36:04

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As we soon find out in this opener to a new series set in 1830s London, Lady Caroline Morton’s illustrious heritage has been tarnished by the financial ruin and suicide of her father a few years earlier. The economic opportunities available to young women—especially noblewomen—in Victorian Britain are extremely limited. Caroline’s family has offere…

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Learning a Better Way Forward—with Amanda Cox 22:58

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Today I’m sharing a conversation with Amanda Cox. We discuss her latest book, The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery and how this novel brought out the dynamic between mothers and daughters. We also talk about her background in counseling and how that affects the development of characters in her books. Here’s a description of the novel, from Revel…

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Susan Westhafer Furukawa, "The Afterlife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Historical Fiction and Popular Culture in Japan" (Harvard UP, 2022) 41:00

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Popular representations of the past are everywhere in Japan, from cell phone charms to manga, from television dramas to video games to young people dressed as their favorite historical figures hanging out in the hip Harajuku district. But how does this mass consumption of the past affect the way consumers think about history and what it means to be…

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Episode 80 - Mesu Andrews Author Chat 37:38

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< __truncato_root__> Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week, Biblical novel author Mesu Andrews joins us to discuss her fascinating new book, Potiphar's Wife. This is the story of Joseph seen through the eyes of the woman who had him falsely accu…

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Episode 79 - Misty Beller Author Chat 29:59

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I am so pleased to welcome Misty Beller to the podcast this week. Misty is a fabulous author who specializes in Western and Rocky Mountain historical fiction. We talk about how a South Carolina author ended up writing…

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Mystery and Intrigue Set in the Victorian Ballet—with Joanna Davidson Politano 21:55

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Today’s episode is a long-overdue chat with Joanna Politano about her book A Midnight Dance. We discuss how Joanna comes up with the intricate mysteries in her books, what was going on in France during the Victorian era, and how she went from knowing nothing about dance to being able to write a book set in the Victorian ballet. Purchase A Midnight …

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Illuminating Women in History—with Karin Tanabe 24:22

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Karin Tanabe and I talked about her book, A Woman of Intelligence, which released last summer. In this episode, Karin shares that she wanted to write about the difficult aspects of motherhood. We also discuss the inspiration for her novel, the fact that the protagonist is based in part on American spy Elizabeth Bentley, and how historical fiction i…

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Episode 78 - The Rise of Split Time Fiction with Morgan Tarpley Smith 53:32

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week we have the fabulous and very knowledgeable Morgan Tarpley Smith with us to talk about split time, time slip, and dual time fiction. She'll define each of those terms for us, tell us how and when and what au…

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Ariela Freedman, "Lea" (Linda Leith Publishing, 2022) 27:56

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Lea Roback was a feminist and labor activist who was raised in a large Jewish family in Quebec, Canada. In the novel Lea (Linda Leith Publishing, 2022), Ariela Freedman describes a strong, vibrant woman whose life spanned the 20th century. Lea Roback spoke four languages, and wherever she was in the world, she fought for workers’ rights, votes for …

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W. Jeff Barnes, "Mingo" (Little Star, 2021) 31:30

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Set against the backdrop of coal-rich, hard-scrabble West Virginia and "civilized," segregated Virginia, W. Jeff Barnes' Mingo (Little Star, 2021) reveals the deep divide between corporate might and those seeking a fair wage for an honest day's work. The novel plumbs the depths of brotherly love, betrayal, and the power of reconciliation amidst the…

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Shining a Light on Historical Events—with Milree Latimer 42:11

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Milree Latimer is a Canadian expat from Ontario who currently lives in central Oregon. On today’s show, we talk about her latest book, Out of Place, which released last year. We discuss Irish Home Children, PTSD, and the importance of person-to-person research as well as Milree’s own story of finding a second chance at love and a new career as an a…

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Episode 77 - Gabrielle Meyer Author Chat 31:37

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week, prolific author Gabrielle Meyer joins us on the podcast as her newest release, the first one she's written for her dream publishing house, hits the shelves. She discusses the unique plot for the novel, the …

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Mental Health Awareness—with Janyre Tromp 47:16

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Today’s episode is a BONUS episode! I talked with debut author Janyre Tromp about her novel Shadows in the Mind’s Eye. This book deals with combat PTSD after the Second World War, and Janyre is a fount of knowledge about PTSD, anxiety, and panic disorder. You don’t want to miss this fantastic conversation, which I’m sharing today in honor of Mental…

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Irina Shapiro, "Murder on the Sea Witch: A Redmond and Haze Mystery Book 7" (2022) 28:30

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Jason Redmond, a US Civil War surgeon, never expected to step into his father’s shoes as the heir to an English earldom. When he first shows up to claim his inheritance, with a scrawny twelve-year-old former drummer as his ward, Jason plans to inspect the property, then return to his home in New York. But the discovery of an obviously murdered body…

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The Healing Power of Nature—with Ann H. Gabhart 29:58

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Like last week's episode, this episode focuses on nature. Ann H. Gabhart was a delight to speak with. Her sweet southern accent soothes the soul. Our discussion ranged from ravens delivering gifts to little girls to the way the Lord uses nature to heal our pain if we allow him to. Ann's newest book, When the Meadow Blooms, releases next Tuesday, Ma…

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Bede Scott, "Too Far from Antibes" (Penguin, 2022) 31:26

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Jean-Luc Guéry is a man down on his luck. Middling journalist, gambling addict, alcoholic. Yet when news of his brother’s murder in Saigon reach him in France, Guéry drops everything and travels to French Vietnam to investigate. Guéry is not the kind of main character you’d think would star in a detective novel like Bede Scott’s Too Far From Antibe…

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Episode 76 - Author Chat with Ashley Clark 38:26

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week, author Ashley Clark joins us to talk about her new book, Where the Last Rose Blooms. This fabulous read is a dual time novel set in present-day New Orleans and Charleston, South Carolina at the time of the …

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God Speaks Through Nature—with Regina Scott 25:37

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Regina Scott is the author of more than 50 works of warm, witty historical romance. A lover of history, she has driven four-in-hand, sailed on a tall ship, and learned to fence. In today's conversation, we talk about her novel A View Most Glorious, which released last October, and was inspired by Fay Fuller, who was the first woman to reach the sum…

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79* Madeline Miller on Circe (GT, JP) 47:08

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In this rebroadcast, John and Brandeis neuroscientist Gina Turrigiano (an occasional host and perennial friend of Recall this Book) speak with Madeline Miller, author of the critically acclaimed bestseller Circe. Elizabeth Ferry is Professor of Anthropology at Brandeis University. Email: ferry@brandeis.edu. John Plotz is Barbara Mandel Professor of…

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Episode 75 - Author Chat with Janyre Tromp 38:37

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Editor and debut novelist Janyre Tromp joins us this week to chat about her new release, Shadows in the Mind's Eye. We talk about PTSD, how being an editor affects her writing, and how her grandparents not only inspir…

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Edith Saavedra, "The Lamps of Albarracin" (2018) 29:11

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The Lamps of Albarracin tells the story of Sarita, who looks back on her life before and after the Inquisition arrived in her town. It’s 15th century Spain, and Sarita is the daughter and assistant of the town’s Jewish doctor. She recalls living in a warm, loving household with her sisters and brother and Torah lessons taught by Solomon the Aged. S…

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Book Talk 51: Ardythe Ashley on Oscar Wilde 1:10:24

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Secretly his unconscious body, still flickering with life, is spirited away by to an island monastery in the Venetian lagoon where he recovers his health and joie de vivre. From there he begins a series of adventures that include Auguste Rodin, a romance with an English aristocrat, a new lover, a session with Sigmund Freud, and an heroic death. I s…

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Drawing Lessons from History—with Todd M. Johnson 40:55

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Today's conversation is with Todd M. Johnson. He has been a practicing attorney for over 30 years. Todd’s passion for writing blends well with his legal career, and his novels are drawn closely from his personal experiences as a trial lawyer. We talk about the real life inspiration for his novel, The Barrister and the Letter of Marque, why this boo…

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Erica Ruth Neubauer, "Danger on the Atlantic" (Kensington, 2022) 35:42

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From the years leading up to and into the French Revolution, we move forward in time to 1926. In Danger on the Atlantic (Kensington Publishing, 2022), Jane Wunderly, who left her home in the United States earlier in the year on a journey that took her first to Cairo, then to the English countryside, is heading back home in the company of Redvers, t…

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Everyday Heroes—with Renee Ryan 33:28

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Today I'm sharing a conversation with multi-published award-winning author Renee Ryan. Her novel The Widows of Champagne released last July. "For readers of Lilac Girls and The Lost Girls of Paris comes a captivating novel of resilience, as three generations of women battle to save their family’s vineyard during WWII."In this episode, we discuss th…

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The Importance of Speaking Truth—with Adele Myers 32:02

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Today's episode is a conversation with Adele Myers, author of The Tobacco Wives. We discuss the tobacco industry's deceitful ad campaign, along with Adele's family history, which inspired this novel.Adele Myers grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, and has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently works…

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Episode 73 - Author Chat with Angela Couch 24:29

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A Rose for the Resistance by Angela K Couch A French Woman and German Soldier Create a Truce Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII. With her father…

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Joan Schweighardt, "River Aria" (Five Directions Press, 2020) 23:23

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Today I talked to Joan Schweighardt about her novel River Aria (Five Directions Press, 2020). It’s 1928 and Estela Euquério Hopper, of Manaus, Brazil, is the star vocal pupil of a world-renowned musician who’d come to revive a magnificent opera house. It had been erected during the heady years when rubber seemed likely to change Brazil’s fortunes. …

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Ed Davis, "The Last Professional" (Artemesia Publishing, 2022) 22:25

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This is a story of America! Lynden Hoover, a young man on the brink of a new beginning, cannot embrace it without confronting the traumas of his past. Help comes from The Duke, an old loner who calls America's landscape his home. He clings to an honor code, but in fleeing from Short Arm, his merciless enemy, his code is being tested. At the end of …

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Good & Evil in History—with Misty M. Beller 34:20

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Today I'm bringing you a conversation with USA Today Bestselling author Misty M. Beller. The first installment in her Brides of Laurent Series, A Warrior's Heart, released last August. Misty and I talked about how this series was inspired by a podcast about Viking Shield Maidens as well as why she loves the Rocky Mountains and keeps writing about t…

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Episode 72 - Author Chat with Amanda Cabot 27:36

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Spark of Love by Amanda Cabot When a spurned suitor threatens her, heiress Alexandra Tarkington flees New York for Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country, where her father is building a hotel. But the happy re…

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Eva Stachniak, "The School of Mirrors" (William Morrow, 2022) 39:19

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France in 1755 is a country of extremes. The streets of Paris are filled with the poor and downtrodden, whereas just a few miles away lies the Palace of Versailles, with its renowned Hall of Mirrors where courtiers under the eye of Louis XV while away the hours amid endless extravagance. Once known as Louis the Well-Loved, the king has steadily los…

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Leslie T. Grover, "The Benefits of Eating White Folks" (Jaded Ibis Press, 2022) 48:26

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Today I talked to Leslie T. Grover about her book The Benefits of Eating White Folks (Jaded Ibis Press, 2022). The Sickness, a disease with unknown origins, is killing white children in the antebellum South, but Perpetua, a Black enslaved woman, is facing something much more devastating: Her daughter Meenie is missing. What she finds in her search …

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Love, Loyalty, & Friendship—with Jennifer Deibel 26:00

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On this St. Patrick's Day, I bring you a conversation with Jennifer Deibel about her newest book, The Lady of Galway Manor, which released in FebruaryFrom the publisher (Revell):New to the historical romance genre, novelist Jennifer Deibel made her mark on readers in 2021 with A Dance in Donegal, a stunning debut full of romance and mystery in the …

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Episode 71 - Author Chat with Crystal Caudill 27:18

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Counterfeit Love by Crystal Caudill Can this undercover agent save the woman he loves--or is her heart as counterfeit as the money he's been sent to track down? After all that Grandfather has sacrificed to raise her, …

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Ruta Sepetys, "I Must Betray You" (Philomel Books, 2022) 30:19

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Ruta Sepetys is an acclaimed “crossover” author (read by both young people and adults) of historical novels. In her latest novel I Must Betray You (Philomel Books, 2022) published by Philomel Books in 2022, she dramatizes the last days of the communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu in Romania in 1989. A 17-year-old boy, Cristian Florescu, feels…

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Tania Bayard, "Murder in the Cloister" (Severn House Publishers, 2021) 41:06

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There is a great temptation, when writing about the past, to sanitize its circumstances and attitudes to make the characters more palatable to present-day readers. Tania Bayard, who has written four mystery novels set in fourteenth-century France, does not make that mistake. Her Paris is filthy and smelly, with muddy streets and refuse lying in hea…

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