Historical fiction

Audiobook Excerpt – Apollo’s Raven by Linnea Tanner, narrated by Kristin James

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Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from the audiobook of Linnea Tanner’s gripping novel, Apollo’s Raven as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Apollo’s Raven, an epic Celtic tale of forbidden love, mythological adventure, and political intrigue, is narrated by Kristin James. Blurb A Celtic warrior princess … Continue reading Audiobook Excerpt – Apollo’s Raven by Linnea Tanner, narrated by Kristin James

Book Review – Now Comes The Raven by Jean M Roberts

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Blurb Settled into her new life in Devon, England, Hannah Heronstone seems to have it all. A beautiful child, a loving husband and a fledgling business. She’s come to terms with who she is, a witch, a healer and cunning woman and has surrounded herself with her sister Midsummer Women. But dark clouds are gathering … Continue reading Book Review – Now Comes The Raven by Jean M Roberts

Audiobook Excerpt – A Woman’s Lot by Carolyn Hughes

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Today I’m absolutely delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Carolyn Hughes’s newly released audiobook of her novel A Woman’s Lot as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb How can mere women resist the misogyny of men? 1352. In Meonbridge, a resentful peasant rages against Eleanor Titherige’s efforts … Continue reading Audiobook Excerpt – A Woman’s Lot by Carolyn Hughes

Excerpt – The Fires of Gallipoli by Barney Campbell

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Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Barney Campbell’s newly released novel The Fires of Gallipoli as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Fires of Gallipoli is heartbreaking portrayal of friendship forged between two British soldiers in the trenches of the First World War. Blurb Edward … Continue reading Excerpt – The Fires of Gallipoli by Barney Campbell

Excerpt – Lalji’s Nairobi by Nitin Nanji

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Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Nitin Nanji’s novel Lalji’s Nairobi as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Lalji’s Nairobi is set in the early years of the twentieth century and is inspired by the stories of Indian migrants who settled in East Africa. Blurb British … Continue reading Excerpt – Lalji’s Nairobi by Nitin Nanji

Book Review – The Midsummer Women by Jean M Roberts

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Blurb Since childhood, Ethnobotanist Hannah Heronstone has had a passion for healing plants and their use through the centuries. Orphaned at birth, she’s unaware of her connection to an ancient lineage of cunning women, healers, and yes, even witches. But they have not forgotten about her. A surprise invitation to an archaeological dig lures Hannah … Continue reading Book Review – The Midsummer Women by Jean M Roberts

Apollo’s Raven by Linnea Tanner

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Today I’m delighted to be sharing Linnea Tanner’s novel, Apollo’s Raven, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Apollo’s Raven is the first book in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series set in first century Rome and Britannia. Blurb A Celtic warrior princess is torn between her forbidden … Continue reading Apollo’s Raven by Linnea Tanner

Excerpt – Bandy by Craig R. Hipkins

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Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Craig R. Hipkins’ novel Bandy as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Bandy is a Young Adult adventure set in the months before the start of the American Civil War. Blurb Isaac’s only friend is a passenger pigeon named Bandy. … Continue reading Excerpt – Bandy by Craig R. Hipkins