Historical Fiction Novels
STEP INTO THE WORLD OF A SYRIE JAMES NOVEL
Hi! I’m Syrie James. Welcome to my writing world. It’s time for an updated blog about my books, so here goes! I have 16 novels published in more than 20 languages across several genres that have been international, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers. I love writing about strong, smart women and bold, swoon worthy…
Read MoreMy new Victorian Murder Mystery & Gothic Romance, Danger at Darkmoor Park
I’m excited to share that DANGER AT DARKMOOR PARK, my new Victorian historical murder mystery and Gothic romance, comes out October 28. I hope it will keep you turning pages long into the night! Read on for secrets and details about the book and the inspiration behind it. Hidden treasure. Murder. Mystery. Romance. All…
Read MoreDon’t Miss The Secrets of Thorndale Manor, a Twisty Victorian Mystery
I’m thrilled to announce that my new Victorian historical mystery novel, THE SECRETS OF THORNDALE MANOR, releases on June 28. Isn’t the cover gorgeous? This is book 2 in the Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke & Fire series, about bold sister sleuths who are each swept up in murder, mystery, and romance set in ancient…
Read MoreSUMMER RECOMMENDED READING
Summer is the perfect time to dive into a juicy novel. I’m a fan of many genres including historical and contemporary fiction, Christian and inspirational fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, and romance. For me, it isn’t about the newest books on the market—it’s about an engaging, page-turning story that’s so well-written, it stays with…
Read MoreLadies of the Lake by Cathy Gohlke — a Book Review
From the desk of Syrie James I just read an advance copy of the most wonderful novel, “Ladies of the Lake” by Cathy Gohlke, and I wanted to share. I was hooked from the first chapter. There are so many suspenseful threads and need-to-know questions between the story in the 1930s and the earlier…
Read MoreJane Austen & Regency Christmas Traditions
It is fascinating to look back at Christmas during Jane Austen’s lifetime. Some of the customs we associate with the holiday, such as Christmas trees, Christmas cards, and Santa Claus, didn’t exist until many years later. But Jane Austen’s Christmas was equally as merry as the one we celebrate today. Read on for a…
Read MoreGothic Giveaway: Two Page-Turning Novels
Looking for a thrilling read to celebrate the autumn season? Here are not one, but two Gothic Giveaways! Enter for a chance to win a signed paperback copy of my novel The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Brontë and Kris Waldherr’s new release Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women. Read on for contest…
Read MoreUnnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women by Kris Waldherr — Book Review
From the desk of Syrie James Unnatural Creatures by Kris Waldherr brings to life the stories of three women in Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein: Victor Frankenstein’s mother Caroline; his fiancé Elizabeth Lavenza; and the Frankenstein’s servant Justine Moreau, a character who Waldherr gives a fascinating background and a whole new lease on life. Mary…
Read More8 Ways to Live Like Jane Austen
Are you a Jane Austen fan? Have you ever been faced by a difficult decision — when you had to make a choice and desperately wanted to do the right thing, but weren’t sure which alternative was best? The next time that happens, make it easy on yourself. Just ask: What Would Jane Do? One…
Read MoreBloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner — Book Review
From the desk of Syrie James I enjoyed Natalie Jenner’s debut novel The Jane Austen Society and was excited to dive into Bloomsbury Girls, the tale of three shop girls working at a male-run century-old bookstore in 1950 London. Evie Stone (one of my favorite characters from The Jane Austen Society) is a studious…
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