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Greetings! My name is Elizabeth K. Corbett. Welcome to my cozy corner of the web.
I am an author, historian, and book reviewer with a passion for bringing the past to life. Here, you will find book reviews that go beyond the page, combining thoughtful critique with the history behind each story.
So, grab a cup of tea or coffee, get comfortable, and join me as we step into history.
My Short story
Marie-Thérèse Remembers
What if the French royal family escaped France during the French Revolution? This speculative short story, published in Alternate Endings: A Short Story Anthology of Historical What Ifs, tells the story of thirty-two-year-old Marie Thérèse living in England with her ailing mother, Queen Marie Antoinette in 1810.
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Jan. 10, 2026
Launching the 18th Century Salonnière
Yesterday I launched my first Substack, The 18th Century Salonnière. This is a digital space to write about the historical research…
Apr. 30, 2025
The Gatsby Gambit: A Novel
Greta Gatsby returns to her cherished home in West Egg, Long Island, after spending years at an elite boarding school. Her older brother, Jay, is hosting a party at the Gatsby mansion with his gaggle of cronies: Nick Carraway, Jordan Baker, and Tom and Daisy Buchanan.
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