Finished THE DRAGON AND THE ROSE

This book presents as an historical romance, but it would much better fit the historical novel category.  It is a well researched and novelized version of Henry VII's boyhood and early manhood, growing up in exile and taking the throne, marrying Richard III's niece, Elizabeth and their turbulent struggle with each other and with enemies in England.  I found it quite good and certainly entertaining.  I now know more about the period.

I am now about to start another of Henry Melton's science fiction books, Star Time.

Finished BROADWAY MUSICALS THE 101 GREATEST SHOWS OF ALL TIME

This was my bathroom book for, I think 6 to 8 months.  It takes a long time to read a book, when you are reading only 1/4 to 1 page a day.  I learned a lot.  A number of stars I've known only for their movies or TV shows have done Broadway musicals.  Some of my favorite Broadway stars were in shows a lot sooner than I had thought.  Besides showcasing the musicals, the book also showcases individual stars, directors, producers, designers, some off-Broadway and even some flops.  Among the flops were some shows I adore the music of though I've never seen the show:  Applause, Dear World, Here's Love, (actually I've seen Here's Love and Stop the World I Want to Get Off--only two musicals I've ever seen on Broadway) among others.  Though newer books will, I am sure, be more complete, this particular edition ended with Wicked and did not include Rent or Alexander Hamilton.  Oh, well.  What I get for being old and having old books.

I am now about to start the follow up book, Hollywood Musicals, The 101 Greatest Song and Dance Movies of All Time.  In some ways this will be more gratifying than the Broadway musicals, because the movies I should be able to find somewhere.  Once again, this will be a bathroom book.

Finished LET ME WHISPER IN YOUR EAR

Very good as this author's books always are.  Edge of the seat.  I didn't figure out who done it until Clark wanted me to and only a little bit before the heroine did. 

I am now reading The Dragon and the Rose, by Roberta Gellis.  It is an historical romance which is not usually my cup of tea, but I do enjoy historic novels.  They help me learn more about historic periods my knowledge is shaky on.  This action takes place in the background of the War of the Roses which I know of only from Shakespeare's trilogy of plays ending with Richard III.  So far, we have been following Henry's troubled childhood and early manhood which has already captured my attention.