A reflective travel memoir blending a demanding trek through Nepal's Dolpo region with grief, family tragedy, and emotional reckoning. The Leopard and the Moon by Nigel Roberts explores both the physical and emotional landscapes of endurance and healing.
Christine Hart's Weird Stories of Strange Women is a speculative fiction collection that blends fantasy, magical realism, science fiction, and mild horror into twelve thought-provoking tales. Divided into Maidens, Mothers, and Crones, these stories linger long after the final page.
Ashley leaves the modern world behind to build a life with a medieval knight in fourteenth-century England. Read my review of Love Across Time by Beth Ford, a historical time travel romance filled with intrigue, danger, and enduring love.
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Set during the Scottish Witch Trials of 1593, The Weight of Amber by Eleanor Vane blends historical intrigue, a heroine with a dangerous gift, and a slow-burn romance. Read my 4-star review of this atmospheric first installment in The Thornfield Inheritance series.
This week's Friday Finds features cozy weekend reads, thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas, an Indie Author of the Week spotlight on LS Delorme, and a savory rosemary roasted mixed nuts recipe perfect for slow evenings and relaxed gatherings.
Step into the dazzling world of Belle Époque Paris in Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge by M.L. Malcolm. This richly atmospheric historical fiction novel follows legendary dancer Jane Avril as she rises from poverty to fame among the artists, performers, and dreamers of 1890s Paris. Read my review plus a fascinating guest post about the infamous "Mad Women's Ball" at the Salpêtrière.