The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War110 reviews
Howard Bahr

Picador, 2000

Darkly Beautiful

+ SUPERB!
+ Franklin's Savage Battle
+ civil war
  
  











  



  
Women of Magdalene13 reviews
Rosemary Poole-Carter

Kunati Inc., 2007

An elegaic drama

+ Genteel Intensity
+ Gripping, engaging, I rooted for Robert and Effie to be together
+ Historical novel with universally tragic themes
  
  











  



  
Douglass' Women24 reviews
Jewell Parker Rhodes

Atria Books, 2005

Wonderful Book but I think

+ Refreshing change from the typical story lines we see today
+ Portraits of two believable women
+ A treasure, if not historically accurate
  
  











  



  
The Old Mermaid's Tale8 reviews
Kathleen Valentine

Parlez-Moi Press, 2007

A Rich Reading Experience

+ Beautifully written: This book would make a touching movie
+ Beautiful and lyrical
+ A coming of age tale, reviewd by Barry Yelton, author of Scarecrow in Gray, a Civil War Novel
+ Entrancing, Engrossing
  
  











  



  
And We'll Call Her General Leigh (A Civil War Romantic Comedy)1 review
Janet, Elaine Smith

Star Publish, 2007

Warm, well-written, and funny; but moving, also.

Leigh Davis has been raised by her father, General Alexander Davis, to be the son he wanted but never had. When war between North and South looms, General Davis refuses the plea of his cousin - Jefferson Davis - to serve the Confederacy. Alexander Davis remains loyal to the Union and to President ...
  
  











  



  
Dark Enough to See the Stars in a Jamestown Sky10 reviews
Connie Lapallo

Llumina Press, 2006

Great historical read!

+ The Largely True Story of One of the World's Greatest Adventures
+ SOUL HAUNTING
+ Historically Enlightening!
+ Excellent Read
  
  











  



  
High Spirits: A Tale of Ghostly Rapping and Romance24 reviews
Dianne K Salerni

iUniverse, Inc., 2007

Better than history!

+ Highly recommend this book
+ Dianne K. Salerni is a true genius.
+ A window into the spirit world
+ Brilliantly written, with lifelike characters
  
  











  



  
Shadows of Chaco Canyon: Historical Mystery-fiction3 reviews
Stephen Allten Brown

Singing Rock Publishing, 2006

Great Historical Novel

+ An Intriguing Migration Story

I enjoy mystery novels and I like history, so it was especially enjoyable to read Shadows of Chaco Canyon, a novel that combines both. The book was entertaining and enlightening. I especially liked the descriptions and sometimes it felt like I was actually there. I appreciated the spiritual ...
  
  











  



  
Scarecrow in Gray14 reviews
Barry D. Yelton

iUniverse, Inc., 2006

Terrific novel telling the brutality of the Civil War

+ The Real South
+ Fields of Blood
+ The Last Throes of the Confederacy
+ The Soul of Bruce Catton
  
  











  



  
The Rising Shore - Roanoke11 reviews
Deborah Homsher

Blue Hull Press, 2007

Does for fictional Roanoke...

+ "There's worse beds than the grave."
+ Haunting tale of hope and hardship
+ The Rising Shore- Roanoke
+ A Compeling Historical Novel on the Lost Colony
  
  











  



  
Through Tempest Forged4 reviews
Barbara Passaris

Community Press, 2007

Through Tempest Forged: A fabulous read!

+ A Moving Family Saga Set in Colonial Virginia
+ Revisiting the Past
+ THROUGH TEMPEST FORGED
  
  











  



  
Shalom On The Range12 reviews
Michael S. Katz

Strider Nolan Publishing, 2007

A balance between action and introspection interweave in this exceptional tale.

+ Who Really Won the West?
+ An Unlikely Hero
+ Shalom On The Range
+ A blend of humor and adventure that reads like Harlan Coben on horseback
  
  











  



  
To the Ends of the Earth: The Last Journey of Lewis & Clark9 reviews
Frances Hunter

Blind Rabbit Press, 2006

an intoxicating story

+ Lewis & Clark Expedition - The Sequel
+ The Last Journey of Lewis & Clark
+ A great read
+ Very enjoyable book
  
  











  



  
The Confederate War Bonnet: A Novel of the Civil War in Indian Territory10 reviews
Jack Shakely

iUniverse, Inc., 2008

A Bit of History that should be Required Reading

+ Nicely Rendered
+ Great story + great history
+ An excellent study of Native American culture during the Civil War
  
  











  



  
To Truckee's Trail10 reviews
Celia D. Hayes

Booklocker.com, Inc., 2007

Recreating a past we only imagine

+ Well-done historical fiction of the early settlers
+ the Truckee's Trail
+ Everything you wanted to know about pioneer trails and more
+ Memorable realistic wagon-west story
  
  











  



  
1919 Misfortune's End10 reviews
Paula Phelan

ZAPmedia, 2007

Great Book

+ Historical Fiction at it's Best!

This novel is a engaging and entertaining look at key historical events in 1919. Phelan's interest in 'under-reported' history including bizarre but true occurrences such as "the molasses incident" provide the reader an interesting and original read. Highly recommended!!!
  
  











  



  
The Rising Shore - Roanoke11 reviews
Deborah Homsher

Blue Hull Press, 2007

Does for fictional Roanoke...

+ "There's worse beds than the grave."
+ Haunting tale of hope and hardship
+ The Rising Shore- Roanoke
+ A Compeling Historical Novel on the Lost Colony
  
  











  



  
Scarecrow in Gray14 reviews
Barry D. Yelton

iUniverse, Inc., 2006

Terrific novel telling the brutality of the Civil War

+ The Real South
+ Fields of Blood
+ The Last Throes of the Confederacy
+ The Soul of Bruce Catton
  
  











  



  
The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War110 reviews
Howard Bahr

Picador, 2000

Darkly Beautiful

+ SUPERB!
+ Franklin's Savage Battle
+ civil war
  
  











  



  
Douglass' Women24 reviews
Jewell Parker Rhodes

Atria Books, 2005

Wonderful Book but I think

+ Refreshing change from the typical story lines we see today
+ Portraits of two believable women
+ A treasure, if not historically accurate