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The Rathbones by Janice Clark

Narrated by 15 year old Mercy Rathbone, The Rathbones is a fantastical tale of a whaling family in 19th century Connecticut.  Loosely based on Homer’s Odyssey, Ms. Rathbone takes us on a journey unraveling the mystery of her father, her … Continue reading

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The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

Wow!  Was I ever surprised by this book.  I expected it to be just so-so, and instead it was a well-researched and fascinating work of historical fiction, with a parallel modern day murder mystery thrown in.  I loved it! Author … Continue reading

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