Marianne: A Sense and Sensibility Sequel Author: Alice McVeigh Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Warleigh Hall Press Publication Date: October 27, 2025 Pages: 286 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis: Marianne returns to London for the first time since her husband’s death as young, beautiful, and impulsive as ever. Newly wealthy, she is besieged by admirers, despite her resolve to remain single. When her dramatic younger sister comes to stay, she has more to deal with…In a shocking twist, Margaret Dashwood finds herself on trial and in danger of deportation, and Marianne in need of her every friend - including Henry Crawford and John Willoughby, himself. My Review: Marianne is a sequel to Sense and Sensibility . After Colonel Brandon has died, Marianne returns to London as a wealthy woman. She soon attracts many suitors. However, Marianne is determined to stay single. Her sister, Margaret, has come to ...
Becoming Madam Secretary Author: Stephanie Dray Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Berkley Book Release Date: 2024 Pages: 524 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it… New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic novel about an American heroine Frances Perkins. Raised on tales of her revolutionary ancestors, Frances Perkins arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, armed with her trusty parasol and an unyielding determination to make a difference. When she’s not working with children in the crowded tenements in Hell’s Kitchen, Frances throws herself into the social scene in Greenwich Village, befriending an eclectic group of politicians, artists, and activists, incl...