2013 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

I'm excited that Historical Tapestry will once again be hosting the Historical Fiction Reading Challenge.   All readers are welcome to take part in the 2013 challenge, even if they don't have a blog, and any type of historical fiction is acceptable (e.g., historical mystery, historical fantasy, etc).

Their are five different levels of participation in the 2013 edition of the challenge and I've decided to go for the top level -- Ancient History -- which will require that I read at least 25 works of historical fiction during 2013:.

To sign up for the 2013 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge simply click here.  

I'll keep track of my progress on this page.





Ancient History

(1) Spirit of Lost Angels by Liza Perrat - 3.5 Stars
(2) Summerset Abbey by T.L. Brown - 3.5 Stars
(3) A Thing Done by Tinney Sue Heath - 3.5 Stars
(4) Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini - 2.5 Stars
(5) The Midwife's Tale by Sam Thomas - 4 Stars
(6) The Forgotten Queen by D.L. Bogdan - 3 Stars
(7) Captain Blackwell's Prize by V.E. Ulett - 4 Stars
(8) A Tainted Dawn by B.N. Peacock - 3.5 Stars
(9) Mistress to the Crown by Isolde Martyn - 3.5 Stars
(10) The Dark Enquiry by Deanna Raybourn - 3.5 Stars
(11) Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell - 4 Stars
(12) Thwarted Queen by Sally Haggard - 2 Stars
(13) The Water Witch by Juliet Dark - 3.5 Stars
(14) Oleanna by Julie K. Rose - 4 Stars
(15) The Last Summer by Judith Kinghorn - 4.5 Stars
(16) The Waste Land by Simon Acland - 4 Stars
(17) Conspiracy of Alchemists by Liesel Schwarz - 3.5 Stars
(18) Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent - 3.5 Stars
(19) The Chalice by Nancy Bilyeau - 4 Stars
(20) Enchantments by Kathryn Harrison - 3 Stars
(21) The Bruges Tapestry by P.A. Staes - 3 Stars
(22) Bristol House by Beverly Swerling - 4 Stars
(23) A Rip in the Veil by Anna Belfrage - 3 Stars
(24) Like Chaff in the Wind by Anna Belfrage -  3.5 Stars
(25) Flesh by Khanh Ha - 3.5 Stars
(26) The Fifth Knight by E.M. Powell - 3.5 Stars
(27) The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway - 4.5 Stars
(28) A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins - 4 Stars
(29) Seduction by M.J. Rose - 4 Stars
(30) Sacred Treason by James Forrester - 3.5 Stars
(31) The Roots of Betrayal by James Forrester - 3.5 Stars
(32) Cascade by Marryanne O'Hara - 4 Stars
(33) Chronicle of the Mound Builders by Elle Marie - 3.5 Stars
(34) Murder as a Fine Art by David Morrell - 4 Stars
(35) Red Joan by Jennie Rooney - 4 Stars
(36) A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn - 3.5 Stars
(37) Spartacus the Gladiator by Ben Kane - 3.5 Stars
(38) Spartacus: Rebellion by Ben Kane - 4 Stars
(39) Tarnish by Katherine Longshore - 3.5 Stars
(40) She Rises by Kate Worsley - 3 Stars
(41) Royal Mistress by Anne Easter Smith - 3 Stars
(42) The Gods of Heavenly Punishment by Jennifer Cody Epstein - 4 Stars
(43) The Prodigal Son by Anne Belfrage - 4 Stars
(44) Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole - 4.5 Stars
(45) Astor Place Vintage by Stephanie Lehmann - 4 Stars
(46) Gracianna by Trini Amador - 4 Stars
(47) The Ming Storytellers by Laura Rahme - 4 Stars
(48) The Tudor Conspiracy by C.W. Gortner - 4.5 Stars
(49) The Secret History by Stephanie Thornton - 4 Stars
(50) Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle - 4 Stars
(51) The Golden Dice by Elisabeth Storrs - 5 Stars
(52) The God King's Daughter by Anne Cleeland - 3 Stars
(53) A Question of Honor by Charles Todd - 4 Stars