Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Marcia Clayton’s novel Betsey as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Betsey is the prequel to the much-loved Hartford Manor Series. Back at the gypsy camp, Betsey was happily tucking into a hearty bowl of rabbit stew. It was too … Continue reading Betsey by Marcia Clayton
Historical fiction
The Scots of Dalriada by Rowena Kinread
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Rowena Kinread’s newly released novel, The Scots of Dalriada, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Scots of Dalriada is set in fifth century Scotland and Ireland. Beth ties her cloak securely round her neck, picks up a basket … Continue reading The Scots of Dalriada by Rowena Kinread
The Last Great Saxon Earls series by Mercedes Rochelle
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Mercedes Rochelle’s novel Godwine Kingmaker as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Godwine Kingmaker is the first book in The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Canute deals with Eadric Streona It was nearing dark, and the servants were lighting the … Continue reading The Last Great Saxon Earls series by Mercedes Rochelle
Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Paul M Duffy’s novel set in 12th century Ireland, Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Milesius ‘I am a refugee, a sinner, a simple country person, near sixteen when I was … Continue reading Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy
Cold Blows the Wind – Author Talk
In September 2022, I gave a talk at my local library about the research behind my novel Cold Blows the Wind and the reason I decided to tell Ellen Thompson and Harry Woods’s story as fiction rather than non-fiction. I am sharing the PowerPoint I used for the talk with narration added so those who … Continue reading Cold Blows the Wind – Author Talk
A Mistake of Murder by Helen Hollick
Today I’m delighted to be introducing Helen Hollicks newly released novel, A Mistake of Murder, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. A Mistake of Murder is the third book in Helen’s Jan Christopher Cosy Mystery series. The third Jan Christopher Cosy Mystery Was murder deliberate - or a … Continue reading A Mistake of Murder by Helen Hollick
Hammer by Micheál Cladáin
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Micheál Cladáin’s newly released novel, Hammer, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Set in first century Britain, Hammer is the first book in Micheál’s series, The Iron Between. Ireland, Southwest of Tara – CE 60 or 61 Genonn stopped … Continue reading Hammer by Micheál Cladáin
A Rip in the Veil by Anna Belfrage
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Anna Belfrage’s new edition of A Rip in the Veil as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Excerpt of A Rip in the Veil – In which new acquaintance Mrs Gordon saves the day Early next morning, Mrs Gordon came … Continue reading A Rip in the Veil by Anna Belfrage
The White Sails Series Collector’s Edition by Emma Lombard
Today I’m delighted to have Emma Lombard on my blog talking about her award-winning The White Sails Series novel as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The White Sails Series has icy winter storms, opportunistic mercenaries, uncharted lands, and a colourful crew of sailors all lashed together by an … Continue reading The White Sails Series Collector’s Edition by Emma Lombard
Rosalind by Jessie Mills
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Jessie Mills novel, Rosalind: DNA’s Invisible Woman, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Rosalind is the story of Rosalind Franklin, the woman who discovered the structure of DNA, but whose work was co-opted by three men who won a … Continue reading Rosalind by Jessie Mills
Catherine Meyrick 