HNR Issue 58 (November 2011)
Visions of England
This is a short, but cogently argued book, almost a monograph, which asks the question of just what is England…
A Book of Liszts – Variations
The publication of John Spurling’s ‘biography’ of Franz Liszt celebrates his career as a dazzling performer, composer and conductor –…
In Winter’s Shadow
The third volume of Bradshaw’s Arthurian trilogy (originally published in 1981) is narrated by Gwynhwyfar, wife of King Arthur Pendragon,…
Newspaper Titan
Eleanor Josephine “Cissy” Medill Patterson was the first female editor and publisher to run the Chicago Tribune empire, which frequently…
Midnight on Julia Street
Ciji Ware’s Midnight on Julia Street is a spellbinding story that promises relevance for today as it uncovers the truth…
That Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson
The charmingly rakish handsome prince gives up his throne for the woman he loves, who happens to be a rapacious…
Summer Dream
Rachel Winston is a P.K. (preacher’s kid) in 1888 Connecticut, who finds it hard to submit to her father’s wishes…
The Rose Garden
Canadian author Susanna Kearsley’s time-travel books have always enthralled me, and The Rose Garden is no exception. Its heroine, Eva…
Spring for Susannah
Editors' choice
I loved this book! It was cuts above the average Christian prairie romance that the cover led me to expect.…
Whispers in the Sand
After a 14-year stint as a trophy wife, Anna Fox is recently divorced and at loose ends. Her great-aunt Phyllis…
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