The Girl from the Workhouse Even in the darkest of times, she never gave up hope Staffordshire, 1911. Ginnie Jones’s childhood is spent in the shadow of the famous Potteries, living with her mother, father and older sister Mabel. But with Father’s eyesight failing, money is in short supply, and too often the family find … More Book review: Lynn Johnson, The Girl from the Workhouse
Empire’s Hostage For fifteen months, the Empire and the northern people have been at war, but a truce is finally at hand. As part of this treaty, Lena, now a Guardswoman on the Wall, is asked to stand as a hostage, to go north to live and learn among the people of Linrathe. But not … More Spotlight: Marian L Thorpe, Empire’s Hostage
Fair Weather Enemies by Sawyer North Publication Date: February 10, 2020 Entangled Publishing/Scandalous Paperback & eBook; 270 Pages Genre: Historical Romance The Hancocks and Ashfords have had a long-standing feud between their families long before Miss Jane Hancock couldn’t stand the sight of gentleman farmer Adam Ashford. But after both families fall on … More Excerpt: Sawyer North, Fair Weather Enemies
Far Away Bird by Douglas A. Burton Publication Date: February 6, 2020 Silent Music Press LLC Paperback; 394 Pages Cover art illustration by George Frei Genre: Historical Fiction Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate account deftly follows her rise from actress-prostitute … More Book review: Douglas A. Burton, Far Away Bird
The Winter Companion by Mimi Matthews Publication Date: February 11, 2020 Perfectly Proper Press Series: Parish Orphans of Devon, Book Four Genre: Historical Romance A winter reunion for the orphans brings romance for Neville Cross in Book 4 of Mimi Matthews’ USA Today bestselling Parish Orphans of Devon series. She Needed to be … More Book review: Mimi Matthews, The Winter Companion
Ok, it’s a big one this month, and one which I’ve even said in the past isn’t REALLY a castle, more a collection of buildings within a defensive wall. But still, Edinburgh Castle is still one of my favourite places in the world, and a must-visit whenever I’m lucky enough to find myself in the … More February’s Castle of the Month: Edinburgh
About an Earl by Diana Lloyd Publication Date: January 27, 2020 Entangled Publishing LLC (Amara) ebook, 400 pages Series: What Happens in the Ballroom, Book Two Genre: Historical Romance An outsider at her first English ball, Jewel is fascinated with the beautiful dresses and the lovely dancing, but she’s vowed to save the … More Book review: Diana Lloyd, About an Earl
