What an FBI agent does in the 19th century? She solves old-timey crimes! What is the Kendra Donovan series about? Written by American writer Julie McElwain, the Kendra Donovan series is a mystery series mixed with time travel and historical adventures. A rising star at the FBI, Kendra Donovan is on the way to the…
All of Colson Whitehead’s Books in Order! Who is Colson Whitehead? Arch Colson Chipp Whitehead is an American author mostly known for his fiction novels-but he also published non-fiction books, essays and short stories in The New Yorker. After graduating from Harvard University in 1991, he started working for The Village Voice. During that time,…
All of Jennifer A. Nielsen’s Books in Order! Who is Jennifer A. Nielsen? Jennifer Anne Nielsen is an American author known primarily for young adult fiction published by Scholastic. At first, she was interested in writing characters from adult romantic suspense, but she started to think about young adult and children’s fantasy characters, and that…
For those who like The Last Kingdom series. What are the Bernicia Chronicles about? Matthew Harffy used to work in IT, and also was an English teacher and translator. But now, he is a British writer who specializes in historical fiction. The Bernicia Chronicles is set in the 7th century, against the backdrop of the…
For the fans of Ellis Peters, SJ Parris, and Bernard Cornwell. What is the Owen Archer series about? Coming from American historical novelist Candace Robb, The Owen Archer series is about a crime-solving ex-soldier in medieval England. The story began in the year of our Lord 1363 and follows one-eyed spy Owen Archer, a disillusioned…
A Restoration whodunit. What is the Thomas Chaloner series about? Thomas Chaloner is the central character and narrator in a series of historical mystery crime novels by Susanna Gregory. He grew up in Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire, before having to fight for Cromwell’s New Model Army during the civil wars. Afterward, he pursued and finished his…
All of Anne Bennett’s books in order! Who is Anne Bennett? British author born in the Horsefair district of Birmingham, Anne Bennett is known for writing historical fiction and romance novels. In 1995, Bennett was a teacher when a terrible accident confined her to a wheelchair. She then started to write full-time (in 2006, after…
All of the Lucinda Riley’s Books in Order! Who is Lucinda Riley? Born in Lisburn, Ireland, Lucinda Riley (1966-2021) – also known as Lucinda Edmonds – was, before becoming a popular author, an actress. At 14, she moved to London to a specialist drama and ballet school. At 16, she got a leading role in…
Based on a true story… What is the Kopp sisters series about? Based on the true story of Constance Kopp from New Jersey, with, one of America’s first female deputy sheriffs, and her sisters, the Kopp Sisters Series is written by Amy Stewart. This is not a series of biographies, but the fictionalized lives of…
All of Rachel Hore’s Books in Order! Who is Rachel Hore? Rachel Hore is a British fiction writer who used to work at HarperCollins before moving to Norfolk with her husband–author D. J. Taylor–and children in 2001. That’s when she started her writing career. First, she worked on a short story that keep on growing…
A historical naval adventure! What is the Nathan Peake series about? Coming from Seth Hunter (a pseudonym of writer, screenwriter, and director Paul Bryers), the Nathan Peake series of nautical historical fiction is set during the wars with Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. Nathan Peake is a naval officer in the British Navy with a twist,…
All of Jacqueline Winspear’s Books in Order! Who is Jacqueline Winspear? Born in 1955 in Kent, Jacqueline Winspear is a British novelist, famous for her series of historical crime novels centered around the character of Maisie Dobbs. Her grandfather’s suffering in the First World War was the starting point for her interest in the conflict,…
