At 128 pages long, this book is a quick read that can be finished in one sitting. Denise Mina's Rizzio is a fictionalization of the murder of David Rizzio, personal secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots. Rizzio, who is a favorite of the Queen, is brutally murdered in the Queen's own private chambers during a… Read More
Silence in the Library by Katharine Schellman
Silence in the Library is the second book in Katharine Schellman's Lily Adler Mystery series. This cozy Regency mystery opens with Lily's estranged father unexpectedly visiting. Lily feels that her father resents having a daughter rather than a son, and they seem unable to have a conversation without arguing. Tensions rise even more when her… Read More
The Social Graces by Renée Rosen
The Social Graces by Renée Rosen explores the rivalry between Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt in the race to dominate society in Gilded Age New York City. Caroline Astor represents the "old money," while Alva Vanderbilt represents the "new money." Despite marrying into one of the wealthiest families in America, Alva is not invited to… Read More
The Engineer’s Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood
When Emily Warren meets Captain Washington Wroebling through her brother, the two hit it off immediately, and the two soon marry. Visions of a happy home life are interrupted though, when Wash becomes the lead engineer on his father's latest project - building the Brooklyn Bridge. Wash spends long hours on the worksite, accompanying his… Read More
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
Sophie Whalen is an Irish immigrant living an unhappy life in a crowded tenement in New York when she answers an ad to marry a man she has never met. She travels to San Francisco and marries Martin Hocking as soon as she gets off the train. She doesn't know much about Martin besides that… Read More
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
If you love both true crime and historical fiction, then The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is the book for you! Half of this dual timeline story takes place in 1791 England where an apothecary (that can be found only be those who know where to find it) dispenses poisons to help women enact revenge… Read More
The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
In 1913 New York City, Laura's family has just moved into the apartment at the New York Public Library, as her husband has just taken the position of building supervisor. It's an unusual living situation, but it's a great opportunity, and the Lyons family are excited to get settled in to the grand building. Laura… Read More