I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!
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Written by: China Mieville
Published by: Del Rey
Submitted By: J. Fuller
A science-fiction rollercoaster, this book follows the main characters through a fantastic city on the hunt for a number of very nasty enemies. It is quite long, but the book’s characters keep the reader enthralled through the many pages. This…
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Written by: James L. Nelson
Published by: Black Swan
Submitted By: Edward J.
First in a series of eight books. Set on the seas during the American Revolution, “Merchant Captain Isaac Biddlecomb is caught in the act of smuggling, and through a series of misadventures finds himself pressed into the British navy, aboard…
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Written by: Stuart Woods
Published by: Avon Books
Submitted By: Maureen Creedon
One of Stuart Woods’ best books, reminded me a lot of Mr. Cornwell’s sailing books, as this one is a mystery/thriller set in the current day, in and around sailboats and the UK. The main character, Will Lee, is completely…
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Written by: David Donachie
Published by: Orion (paperback)
Submitted By: Denise
Never having read nautical fiction prior to picking up this book I found it a fascinating insight into life in Nelson’s Navy. It follows the interwoven stories of Horatio Nelson and Emma Hamilton from childhood to their meeting in Naples…
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Written by: Conn Iggulden
Published by: HarperCollins
Submitted By: Paddy Sinnott
The cover stated that Bernard Cornwell wished he had wrote it, that was enought for me…. Emperor: The Gates of Rome is an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal. From the spectacle of gladiatorial combat to the…
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Written by: Simon Scarrow
Published by: Headline
Submitted By: mike plumb
Having read and met Simon, I can tell all the books are first class, very easy to get in to and you will be absorbed by them totally. Mike
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Written by: James P. Gannon
Published by: Savas Publishing
A book filled with detailed information of an Irish brigade from New Orleans.
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Written by: Michel Faber
Published by: Canongate Books
Submitted By: Steve Day
An awesome book, both in size, 835 pages, and in scope. A Victorian novel for the 21st century written from a unusual angle! If you need to burn time .. this is for you. I couldn’t put it down.
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Written by: Val McDermid
Published by: HarperCollins
Submitted By: Brandon Lewis
Another book in the series involving Tony Hill a forensic psychologist. These are a good read and great on holiday. Exciting and a real page turner.
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Written by: David Baldacci
Published by: Simon and Schuster
Submitted By: Brandon Lewis
This is not his best work, but is still a great page turner. The story revolves around an FBI agent in an elite unit who has to go it alone. The plot is good and the book is fast paced,…
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