It’s a long while since I was so gripped by a book. I picked a good time to read this…
This Egyptology-themed historical novel was intriguing and educational. Set towards the end of the 19th century, the story follows Clemmie,…
A sinister, wintery collection of stories with a historical gothic flavour. These were so spine-chilling that you could read them…
Well, this was different! A debut historical novel with a modern feel and a distinctive voice. Tibb Ingleby is the…
What a marvellous and unusual read this was. An eco-historical-fantasy novel which is set at the end of the 19th…
I enjoyed this compelling historical novel from the author of Mrs England. At first I found it difficult to get…
This historical ghost novel was an odd read for me. I didn’t really enjoy it, although I did appreciate the…
A complex, emotionally tense novel. I found it quite absorbing although it was a slow burn. The narrative examines the…
A confident historical crime debut which did not really engage me, but I nevertheless appreciated how much research had gone…
If you liked The Miniaturist, there’s no guarantee you’ll like The Muse, which is Jessie Burton’s second novel. It’s very…