The Firebird's Feather

This is a light mystery set in 1911 London. Actually, the word "light" is probably wrong. After all, a woman is shot to death in Hyde Park. That's serious stuff. But the telling of it all, the lack of emotions from the characters gave it a light feel. Except for a nervous Bridget (the niece) and a fl......more

3.0 out of 5 stars -- "Wishes are sometimes liars. They hold out too much hope, so always be careful what you wish for." Historical fiction involving a murder investigation and family secrets set in Britain circa 1911. King Edward has just died and preparations are underway for the coronation of King......more

Kitty Challoner has always been fascinated by her mother, Lydia, a beautiful but moody woman. Kitty especially loves Lydia's tales of her childhood escape from Tsarist Russia in the dead of winter with her beloved father. Kitty loves to look at the Russian Orthodox icon in her mother's room and the......more

Eighteen year-old Kitty Challoner is getting ready to come out to upper class society in 1911 London, England. It’s a vibrant time and place in which to be alive as the London world awaits a new world, women are fighting for the right to vote – a fiercely controversial debate, and politicians are vy......more

This is set around the coronation of George V. The suffragette movement is taking pace looking to get the vote for women. Lots of emotion surrounding both of these issues- celebration and angst from the suffragettes. Kitty Challoner is the main character and her mum is shot whilst out riding. Why wa......more