pickAuthor Rachel Beanland has based this historical fiction novel on the true story of the Richmond Theater Fire. Dozens died that night as the crowd surge to escape the smoke and flames. Heroes (and cowards) were revealed that night, and Beanland takes us on a fictionalized account of some of those that were there. Not only does the author bring the disaster to life with her impeccable research, she draws you into the story as if you were there.
pickThanks @AmyG for getting 2024 off to a cracking start. This is a real page turner. Amazing historical detail, characters who live off the page and a really compelling and compassionate story of survival, pain and hope. Loved it !
Oh @AmyG - love love love the sound of this one. Digging straight in tonight. Thank you honey. Happy Holidays to you all. 😘🎄😘
pickNot my typical historical fiction read but am so glad I read it! Well-paced and incredibly engaging… I didn‘t want it to end!
Just about everything in this book fascinates me—including the absurd legalities/sensibilities of the time & how ppl can strip one another of their humanity even as they recognize that humanity. Also, Mary Lumpkin is a mighty woman. Friggin‘ made of steel.
pickHistorical fiction centered around a theater fire in 1811 Richmond VA, and four peoples decisions around that event. Not typically a historical fiction fan, but i enjoyed this. #botm
1. Loved this so much
2. Historical fiction at it's best - do read the authors note at the end as well.
3. A book that makes me want to travel there when reading it!
Thanks @eggs #wondrouswednesday @peaknit @Kshakal @BethM @RaeLovesToRead
Up next! My book club picks 3 genres every summer and this was the book for “Historical Fiction NOT Set During WWII.” I loved Florence Adler Swims Forever, so I‘m looking forward to this!
#bookspinbingo
1. Two books for #camplitsy and my #bookspinbingo list
2. Tagged! Also Finding Me (Viola Davis)
3. One Summer in Paris
Thanks @peaknit @Kshakal @Eggs #wondrouswednesday
