I am obsessed with this book! Yes, on the surface it’s about the man who invented the Diesel engine. But it is so much more than that. This is the story of human invention colliding with humanity’s ability to destroy. Set during the eve of WWI, Diesel’s invention has the possibility to change the world …
Willig’s Band of Sisters pulled me in and took me on a journey of complicated friendships that grew and matured in the midst of hardship and trial. Mishaps with roosters, snowstorms, and reminders of the kindness and resilience of people, this historical fiction is a delight to read. –Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID Dive …
A good friend introduced me to Charles Todd, a mother and son writing team. They live on the East Coast of the United States. I cannot imagine how difficult a task that might be but they pull it off in the final product. I just finished reading A Test of Wills (published in 1996), which is …
Wow! The Steady Running of the Hour left me breathless. A brief, unforgettable affair between an English officer, headed to the worst of WWI battlefields, and a very modern Will o’ the Wisp weaves through the adventure of a young American and his far-reaching search to prove he is the heir to a fortune. –Becky Milner, Vintage Books, Vancouver, …
I am a big fan of military histories – fact and fiction. For years my biggest gap was the American Civil War (War Between the States). I cannot tell you why this so because I do not know why. A friend, who is a big Civil war buff, finally shamed me into reading about it. …
