Fame. Fortune. Love. Murder. Who’s out to get America’s most beloved female sharpshooter? Fifteen-year-old Annie Oakley is the sole supporter of her widowed mother and two siblings. An expert markswoman and independent spirit, she hunts game to sell to the local mercantile to make ends meet instead of accepting a marriage proposal that could solve … Continue reading Girl with a Gun – An Annie Oakley Mystery
Historical mystery combines historical fiction and mystery fiction. Enjoy the best of both worlds in these historical mystery hidden gems! Give yourself the gift of these “whodunits” or impress your friends with these suggestions at your next bookclub meeting! The Portrait of Molly Dean by Katherine Kovacic An unsolved murder comes to light after almost … Continue reading
8 Historical Mystery Hidden Gems
City of Girls is a novel about women in show business in the 1940’s. Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel illustrates how different women navigated their own lives and their own destinies; in their own unique ways. Gilbert delves into the unique life philosophies of each woman while maintaining themes of love and women’s empowerment. If you … Continue reading
Women in Show Business – 5 Books to Read if You Loved City of Girls
If you’re a fan of Western Mystery Books, this list is for you! From Darke County, Ohio to Ridgway, Colorado – there’s plenty of adventure and mystery to go around. Check out this list and see which ones you’ll be adding to your #TBR pile! The Annie Oakley Mystery Series – Western Mystery books by … Continue reading 8 Western Mystery Books You Don’t Want to Miss!
While modern day mystery novels are relatable and exciting to read, there is a greater extent of escapism to historical mystery books. Here are a few of my favorites: Girl with a Gun by Kari Bovee Annie Oakley joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show to become an American Icon. But when a string of … Continue reading
9 Historical Mystery Books You Don’t Want to Miss
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If you’re into the 1920s, this roundup is for you! These ladies are the bees-knees! Grace in the Wings by Kari Bovée New York City, 1920s. Grace Michelle has everything she wants: a home, a family, and a future career as a costume designer for famed showman Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.’s Ziegfeld Follies. Pretty good … Continue reading
1920s Historical Mystery Novels Starring Fierce Flappers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mary says: “Author Kari Bovee has fictionalized true characters in her lively mystery, Girl with a Gun. The story begins in St. Louis, Missouri, 1885. Fifteen year-old Annie Oakley is the sole supporter of her mother and two younger siblings. Annie is an excellent marksman and sells game to the local markets to make … Continue reading Review of the Week: 1/22/20
⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Rebecca says: “This is a great prequel to Girl with a Gun about Annie Oakley, the first and-ads woman with a Gun in the west! And this is the first book I’ve read of Author Kari Bovee. I truly thought the emotions she brought about were realistic and gut-wrenching. I can understand how these … Continue reading Review of the Week: 1/16/20
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