Every story has a beginning, an opening line. With some novels that the first sentence contain resonances for the whole novel, echoes or hints of what will come. Others reveal their themes slowly, line by line, over the first few paragraphs. Whatever the style of opening, the best offer a tantalising invitation to read on. … Continue reading Well Begun – Books I have loved
Historical fiction
Spotlight ~ Fearless Hearts Forbidden Love by Anthea Laurelton
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on Anthea Laurelton’s novel, Fearless Hearts Forbidden Love, a historical romance set in Ancient Sparta, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb To save her city, she must risk her life.To fulfil his oath, he must harden his heart.Together, they … Continue reading Spotlight ~ Fearless Hearts Forbidden Love by Anthea Laurelton
Spotlight ~ Kindle the Light of Liberty by Mirta Ines Trupp
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on Mirta Ines Trupp’s newly released novel, Kindle the Light of Liberty, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb They had no voice. They held no power. Yet they helped decide the fate of a nation. In the bustling streets … Continue reading Spotlight ~ Kindle the Light of Liberty by Mirta Ines Trupp
Excerpt ~ Fables & Lies by Elisabeth Storrs
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Elisabeth Storrs’s recently released novel Fables & Lies: A World War II Novel Based on a True Story as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club . Fables & Lies is set in Berlin during World War 2 and is also … Continue reading Excerpt ~ Fables & Lies by Elisabeth Storrs
Book Review – A Profitable Wife by Kat Christensen
Blurb Set against the expansion of a nation, from the aftermath of the War of 1812 to the era preceding the Civil War, this story ushers you into a world teeming with romance, jealousy, murder, and the unyielding spirit of survival. Meet Easter, a formidable young woman who carves her homestead from the 1830s American … Continue reading Book Review – A Profitable Wife by Kat Christensen
Excerpt ~ The Queen’s Sister by Carol McGrath
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Carol McGrath’s newly released novel, The Queen’s Sister, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb A mother, a wife, a woman of substance... At nineteen, Elizabeth Seymour is already a mother, has been recently widowed, and seen her Queen, … Continue reading Excerpt ~ The Queen’s Sister by Carol McGrath
Spotlight ~ The Agincourt King by Mercedes Rochelle (Audiobook)
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on the audiobook version of Mercedes Rochelle’s novel The Agincourt King, narrated by Kevin E. Green, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Agincourt King is Book 5 in Mercedes’ series, The Plantagenet Legacy. Blurb From the day he was … Continue reading Spotlight ~ The Agincourt King by Mercedes Rochelle (Audiobook)
Excerpt – Sarah’s Destiny by Vicky Adin
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Vicky Adin’s historical novel, Sarah’s Destiny as part of a a Blog Tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb Young Sarah Daniels is the heart, soul and future of The White Hart Inn on the Welsh Back. Alongside the quay and wharves on Bristol’s floating … Continue reading Excerpt – Sarah’s Destiny by Vicky Adin
Excerpt ~ The Enemy’s Wife by Deborah Swift
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Deborah Swift’s newly released novel, The Enemy’s Wife, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Enemy’s Wife is set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during World War 2. Blurb ‘A fast-paced, beautifully written, and moving story. Refreshing to read a book … Continue reading Excerpt ~ The Enemy’s Wife by Deborah Swift
Book Review – The Last Fairy Witch by Jean M Roberts
Blurb Hannah Heronstone appears to have everything—a devoted husband, a beloved child, and a thriving business built on ancient herbal knowledge. Yet beneath the calm surface of her life, something old and malevolent stirs. A disturbing encounter with a friend from her husband’s past awakens Hannah’s suspicion that a coven of dark witches is gathering … Continue reading Book Review – The Last Fairy Witch by Jean M Roberts
Catherine Meyrick 