46 pages, mystery thriller. Karen's Review At last, a proper book with a great story and great writing. I recently read The Wrong House by this author, another short read, so I already knew that I liked her writing style. This book was more fulfilling because it was longer. Miss Grant, was the main character.… Continue reading The Artist by Christie Stratos, a book review
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The Artist by Christie Stratos
HISTORICAL SUSPENSE AT ITS BEST WITH THIS SHORT STORY WITHIN THE DARK VICTORIANA COLLECTIONThe short story will be available worldwide in digital across all platforms! An ad in the newspaper. A Civil War veteran in need. An artist companion. One of these things is not what it seems. Miss Grant’s sole purpose in life is… Continue reading The Artist by Christie Stratos
The Wrong House by Christie Stratos
Karen's Magic Review I wasn't quite sure what I was expecting with this one. I know this author from around Facebook and that she writes Victorian novels which are very popular. When I saw her advertising this as a short story, I thought it a good time to sample her work. It was very atmospheric,… Continue reading The Wrong House by Christie Stratos
Who Killed Constable Cock by Angela Buckley
This is the first of my new style book reviews. They incorporate the #picturestellingstories tag, which you will see a lot more of now on. This is true story and account of a murdered policeman in 1876. The first picture is where it took place. At the centre of the story is the firearm that… Continue reading Who Killed Constable Cock by Angela Buckley
The Wrong House by Christie Stratos
A new Victorian historical suspenseshort story by award-winning writer and historical fiction author, ChristieStratos Set for release December23rd, 2020. On Pre-order now for 99¢. “DON’TLET THE DOCTOR THINK YOU’RE ILL.” A heavy nighttime blizzard forces Gerald Bitteson into the first building he finds, but the man he meets may be even colder than the… Continue reading The Wrong House by Christie Stratos
Something Different This Christmas
The Magic of Stories has recently started our own eBay Store. There are lots of books for sale on eBay, so what makes this a little different? They are mainly all pocketbook novellas that come with a personal letter from the author as well as a free bookmark.Prices are low and most of them, if… Continue reading Something Different This Christmas
The newest epic by New York Times Bestseller, Harry Turtledove
SALAMIS A new novel by one of the most acclaimed writers of alternate history in the world; a New York Times bestselling author who has been crowned as ‘the Master of Alternate History’ by Publisher Weekly and has won virtually every major award associated with the genre. Salamis is the fifth (standalone) novel in Harry… Continue reading The newest epic by New York Times Bestseller, Harry Turtledove
The Dragon Sleeps by Ellen Read
Benedict Archer, who is manager of Thornton Antiques in Melbourne and who has been secretly helping Alexandra learn more about her family business, is also invited. Alexandra asks Benedict and Edith Blackburn, her friend since childhood, to be with her when she approaches her father.When Edith claims that Benedict is in love with her, Alexandra… Continue reading The Dragon Sleeps by Ellen Read
Blakefields Mansion by Jen Smith and Clive West
Description What has possessed the normally level-headed Isabelle to abandon her childhood friend among strangers and make a madcap dash across windswept moors in a frantic search for help? Two months earlier - the summer of 1856 - and the two girls are eagerly anticipating a stay at the imposing Blakefields Mansion in the West… Continue reading Blakefields Mansion by Jen Smith and Clive West
The Ghost of Grym by Michelle Connor
Description A harsh tale of marital inequality set in Grimsby, England in the Victorian era. Recently widowed with no children to inherit her husband’s estate Blossom finds herself destitute and thrown into the clutches of a workhouse matron. Stripped of her clothes and her dignity, she’s forced into servitude. But worse still are the screams… Continue reading The Ghost of Grym by Michelle Connor
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