Category Archives: Historical Fiction

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

I think we all know I have kind of a thing about the Phantom of the Opera…  I recently did a reread of Gaston Leroux’s original novel–and since I can never keep straight what was in Leroux compared to other … Continue reading →

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The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

I’ve been meaning to read more Agatha Christie (which may or may not have something to do with her appearance in Doctor Who…) and saw a review on Stella Matutina a few months ago for The Secret Adversary.  I got … Continue reading →

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Marie, Dancing

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

I think we all know I’m a fan of the Phantom of the Opera…and I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t the primary reason I wanted to read Marie, Dancing by Carolyn Meyer.  It just happens to be set … Continue reading →

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Jesus On Screen

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

I don’t usually do reviews on Friday, but today is Good Friday, leading up towards Easter Sunday, and I just watched a movie that is immensely appropriate to the day.  It has the very simple title of Jesus and was … Continue reading →

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Imagined Lives: Portraits of Unknown People

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

I’ve been deeply intrigued by the concept of Imagined Lives: Portraits of Unknown People ever since I first heard about it.  Eight authors wrote fictional character sketches, based off portraits whose original identities have been lost.  Many were at some … Continue reading →

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