By Rosemary Hayes Researching for my second book in the ‘Soldier Spy’ trilogy, it’s been quite a journey to learn about the extent of spying, on both sides, during the Napoleonic Wars. Not only at a diplomatic level, through overseas embassies and through the Alien Office, in London, and highly placed double agents, but thereContinue reading “SPYING DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WARS”
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The Fugitive’s Sword
Eleanor Swift-Hook’s Book 1 in a new series is The Fugitive’s Sword. The Lord’s Learning series traces the story of Philip Lord. Forced into exile by a charge of treason as a boy of fifteen, he rises to become a commander of men on land and at sea, with a reputation for ruthlessness in the brutalContinue reading “The Fugitive’s Sword”
The Conjuror’s Apprentice
The Conjuror’s Apprentice by Gwenllian Williams is the first in a new Tudor crime fiction series featuring Doctor Dee. What was life like for The Conjuror’s Apprentice? by Gwenllian Williams The Conjuror’s Apprentice is set in 1555. My detective duo are Doctor John Dee, a brilliant philosopher and astrologer, and his apprentice, Margaretta Morgan, aContinue reading “The Conjuror’s Apprentice”
Filling the Gaps
This blog post is written by award-winning author and friend, Rosemary Hayes, who has written around fifty books, mainly for young adults. ‘The King’s Command’ is her first story for an adult readership. Set in the late 17th century, it’s about the persecution of the Huguenots in France and their flight to England. Rosemary’s fictional account isContinue reading “Filling the Gaps”
Writing the DCI Jack Callum Mysteries
By Len Maynard 1) Three Monkeys ‘The Last Train to San Fernando barrelled down the stairs carried on Johnny Duncan’s nasal whine. Jack Callum sighed, laid down his newspaper and went out into the hall.’ Those were the first lines of a Jack Callum novel ever to find their way onto my computer in theContinue reading “Writing the DCI Jack Callum Mysteries”
On Bur Oak Ridge
Jenny Knipfer treats us to an excerpt from Book Three in her Sheltering Trees series – On Bur Oak Ridge Publication Date: 29th July 2022 / 266 Pages The plot has its twists and turns to keep readers intrigued…to the very end. A great comfort read that will soothe the spirit with renewed hope andContinue reading “On Bur Oak Ridge”
Cragside: A 1930s Murder Mystery
Delighted to offer a sneak preview of M J Porter’s new book, Cragside – a murder mystery set in the remote Cragside Estate in North Northumberland. Publication Date: 14th April 2022 / 234 Pages Lady Merryweather has had a shocking year. Apprehended for the murder of her husband the year before, and only recently released,Continue reading “Cragside: A 1930s Murder Mystery”
The Girl from Bologna
Welcome to an interview with Siobhan Daiko and spotlight on her new book The Girl from Bologna (Girls from the Italian Resistance series) Publication Date: 29th June 2022 / 300 Pages An evocative, compelling read, “The Girl from Bologna” is a story of love lost, daring exploits, and heart wrenching redemption. Bologna, Italy, 1944, andContinue reading “The Girl from Bologna”
Leningrad: The People’s War
Today’s blog post welcomes Rachel R Heil with an excerpt from Book 1 in the Leningrad series – Leningrad: The People’s War Publication Date: February 5, 2021 / 326 Pages Where to buy: This novel is available on #KindleUnlimited. Universal Link / Amazon UK / Amazon US / Amazon CA / Amazon AU Leningrad, 1941.Continue reading “Leningrad: The People’s War”
Clement: The Templar’s Treasure
Welcome to Craig R Hipkins on today’s blog with an excerpt from Book 3 in the series – Clement: The Templar’s Treasure. YA Fantasy. Publication Date: 4th May 2022 / 233 Pages Clement & Dagena return for another action packed adventure. From the cold and dreary shores of Greenland to the fabled land of Vinland.Continue reading “Clement: The Templar’s Treasure”