Author Archives: EHL
All Standing: The Remarkable Story of the Jeanie Johnston, the Lendendary Irish Famine Ship – Kathryn Miles
Nicholas Reilly always gave his place of birth as The Atlantic Ocean. He was born on Easter Sunday the day his vessel, the Jeanie Johnston, embarked on its maiden voyage to North America. That he and his family and all … Continue reading
Ashenden – Elizabeth Wilhide
This is the first time I have encountered a house as the main character in a novel, and I find I quite like it. Ashenden is a stately English country manor house built toward the end of the 18th century. … Continue reading
Finding Camlann – Sean Pidgeon
The unfinished manuscript just isn’t right and archeologist Donald Gladstone is at a loss. His publisher wants more punch to appeal to more readers. Donald wants to stick by the facts, and only the facts. Unfortunately, there are no facts. … Continue reading
Love and Other Perishable Items – Laura Buzo
Some love stories are just too logistically complicated to succeed despite how well-suited the couple may be for one another. Take the Australian duo of Amelia, 15, with fierce opinions and a maturity beyond her years, and Chris, 22, a … Continue reading
Princess of the Silver Woods – Jessica Day George
The third book in the series retelling the fairy tale of the Twelve Dancing Princesses (Brothers Grimm) is every bit as good as the first, Princess of the Midnight Ball. It is now Petunia’s turn for the story spotlight. She … Continue reading
Goblin Secrets – William Alexander
A curious world where an oppressed people are ruled by a police force that have parts replaced with gears (hearts, legs, eyes, etc.) and the mayor has outlawed acting, except when performed by goblins, is the setting of this 2012 … Continue reading
Break My Heart 1,000 Times – Daniel Waters
An “Event” has occurred that killed multitudes theoretically creating a rift that has allowed ghosts to appear in increasing numbers. Most ghosts appear daily at a certain time and place, repeating an action for a few moments, only to disappear. … Continue reading
The Lure of the Dead (The Last Apprentice #10) – Joseph Delaney
The previous book focused on Grimalkin, the witch assassin who was striving to keep the Fiend’s head separated from the body, while being attacked from all sides. Now it is back to Tom. He sets out with his dear friend, … Continue reading
Boy 21 – Matthew Quick
Finley’s family has been beaten down by the Irish mob of Philadelphia. He sees basketball as his way to a better life. Basketball is his focus and his coach is respected. One day Finley’s coach comes to their home and … Continue reading
Velvet – Mary Hooper
Velvet has decided to reinvent herself to try to raise her standing in the world. Formerly known as Kitty, her mother died years before and her abusive father drowned in the murky canal. She adopts a new name and gets … Continue reading
Shadow on the Mountain – Margi Preus
When the Nazis begin to occupy Norway in the early 1940’s, they anticipate that the citizens will be grateful for their presence and will be easy to mold. While many young Norwegians quickly move to support the Nazis, many others … Continue reading
The Child’s Child – Barbara Vine
Andrew and Grace inherit their grandmother’s large London home, Dinmont House, and decide to share the rambling mansion, dividing up the bedrooms, sitting rooms and libraries. The arrangement works well, until Andrew brings home his new love, James. James is … Continue reading
The Great Pearl Heist: London’s Greatest Jewel Thief and Scotland Yard’s Hunt for the World’s Most Valuable Necklace – Molly Caldwell Crosby
Joseph Grizzard was finely dressed, extremely intelligent, affluent, with a family and a nice home. He was also a master criminal, quietly controlling a large gang of jewel thieves. The unique pink pearl necklace proved to be irresistible. Scotland Yard’s … Continue reading
The False Prince – Jennifer Nielsen
Only those closest to the crown know that the royal family has been murdered. There will be a civil war unless the lost prince is found to claim the thrown. Four years before, the young prince was on a boat … Continue reading
Inside Out & Back Again – Thanhha Lai
This fictionalized account of the author’s childhood in Vietnam during the civil war, the fall of Saigon, and new life in Alabama is written in free verse. She never knew her father, who was highly educated but had been missing … Continue reading
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