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Wendy J. Dunn Author Of The Light in the Labyrinth

From Wendy's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Lover of history Educator Poet Mother Married feminist

Wendy's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Wendy J. Dunn Why Wendy loves this book

Allen does an amazing job of making her main character live and breathe on every page/

By Brook Allen ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked West of Santillane as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

"West of Santillane" is not just an account of historical events but also a story of love, resilience, and self-discovery. Brook Allen successfully blends romantic, historical, and adventurous elements, offering readers a captivating and memorable reading experience. The book is a warm recommendation for those who appreciate well-documented historical fiction and engaging life narratives.
~The Historical Fiction Company~

Desperate to escape a mundane future as a Virginia planter’s wife, Julia Hancock seizes her chance for adventure when she wins the heart of American hero William Clark. Though her husband is the famed explorer, Julia embarks on her own thrilling and…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of The King's Intelligencer

Wendy J. Dunn Author Of The Light in the Labyrinth

From Wendy's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Lover of history Educator Poet Mother Married feminist

Wendy's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Wendy J. Dunn Why Wendy loves this book

The best kind of historical fiction!

By Elizabeth St.John ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The King's Intelligencer as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

London, 1674: When children’s bones are unexpectedly unearthed in the Tower of London, England’s most haunting mystery—the fate of the missing princes—is reignited.. Franny Apsley, confidante to Lady Mary Stuart, heir to King Charles’s throne, becomes embroiled in the royal court’s excitement over the discovery of children’s bones. Could they be the missing princes? As a devastating family secret emerges, Franny is recruited by her cousin Nan Wilmot to determine the truth behind the bones. Her investigation, complicated by an attraction to the secretive court artist Nicholas Jameson and the influence of an enigmatic royal spy, reveals a startling plot…


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