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I made it 136 pages into this book before calling it quits 🏆Prior to this page, there was some eye rolling and some “Ughs” thrown about, but a specific line on this page got me to throw in the towel. I‘m not a romance fan so I shouldn‘t have even picked this book up, BUT I love Chicago, Marshall Field‘s (the store), and historical fiction so I thought I‘d give it a chance. I tried, but no. Onto the next book!

The story recounts the devastating events of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Murphy explores the fire's causes, its impact on the city, and the subsequent rebuilding efforts. The book provides a narrative, drawing on primary sources to show the human times during this pivotal moment history. It offers an insightful look at the things people went through in the aftermath of this historic disaster.

Renee Rosen writes some amazing historical fiction set in Chicago. Tagged is my fav. I love all the Chicago museums, especially the Shedd Aquarium. I have great pics of the artwork on display made from garbage collected in the ocean. Which is sad but they‘ve made something beautiful if it. I‘m too whooped from training to hunt the pics down right now. #TravelTuesday

My #Top21of21 (no room for “A Rogue‘s Company” by Allison Montclair, but it‘s in my top 21!)

Thanks for the tag @RaeLovesToRead (and how you got a great pic!) Looking forward to another year with more great reads!! 🥳🙌🏻🤩📚📚📚📚

An historical and biographical fiction, this was the story of Delia Caton and Marshall Field‘s scandalous affair. There was some info dumping here and I was uncomfortable with the author making up stories about Dell‘s husband and Marsh‘s wife that are meant to make their well chronicled affair more understandable to the reader. Full review at https://booknaround.blogspot.com/2021/03/review-what-lady-wants-by-renee-rosen.h...

@Mitch another surprise?!?!? And I still have not mailed a response from the last one!!! You are a dear dear friend and have made such a difference in my real life ❤️❤️❤️ I have a few more days to study and take comps then I will finally get to the post office ❤️❤️❤️❤️ sending you huge hugs of gratitude for today and hopefully a more tangible response next week 😘

It wasn't until somewhat recently that I delved in to historical fiction, but I've since discovered some real gems. Take this beautifully covered book for example...

Drawn from and based on real history, which was in and of itself very interesting, this story was also replete with mystery and intrigue as well as inspiration and romance. Truly, the perfect blend of all. Can't wait to read the next book when it comes out.

4.5 stars

“They're armed, scared, eager, and untested. A terrible combination.“

Sounds awful familiar and analogous to the faction of militia and rioters who stormed the capitol a week ago and still seem incapable of accepting our current political “leadership“ is legitimately on the way out.

On the night of the Great Chicago Fire will artist Meg & sister Sylvie‘s bookshop be lost? Can a murder mystery be solved and save their father, a Civil War vet with Soldier‘s Heart (PTSD)? Who will find romance amidst these circumstances?

This book. Wow! I‘m so glad I won‘t have to wait long for book no. 2 in the series, it comes out next month 🙌🏻🤩🥳 Definitely recommending to fans of historical fiction, especially those interested in the Great Chicago fire🔥🔥