Tag Archives: Gilded Age
Literary Locations: Chicago (Veiled in Smoke)
While it might not seem an obvious addition to a bucket list, Chicago is one of the many locations on mine. (Along with the likes of ancient Petra, in Jordan!) This Midwest city contains a wealth of history, and several … Continue reading
The Spice King, by Elizabeth Camden
Disclaimer: I purchased an electronic copy of this book. I was not required to write a review, and the words below are my own. “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his … Continue reading
Review: Gold Digger, by Rebecca Rosenberg (with link to giveaway)
Gold Digger by Rebecca Rosenberg Publication Date: May 28, 2019 Lion Heart Publishing eBook & Paperback; 312 Pages Genre: Fiction/Romance/Historical One look at Baby Doe and you know she was meant to be a legend! She was … Continue reading
Non-fiction Review: Bringing Down the Colonel, by Patricia Miller
Over a century before the onset of #metoo, a previously unknown woman brought a breach of marriage suit against a powerful Washington politician. This was no small thing since she would be required to reveal her status as a “fallen … Continue reading
What Would Mrs. Astor Do? A Review of the Upcoming Book by Cecelia Tichi
The Gilded Age has fascinated me for years. It’s a contradictory mix of outer beauty and inner ugliness. The homes that survive (for many have not) are examples of opulence. The “cottages” that were built as summer homes in Rhode … Continue reading
