Helen and Kathy Hollick introduce their new non-fiction book, “Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North Devon,” which explores regional hauntings. Drawing from their experiences with friendly spirits, the authors invite readers to discover the historical and supernatural aspects of North Devon’s past.
Elizabeth St. John has been a guest of this blog many times in the past . She is a historical fiction author with a joint passion for her family history (and what a history!) and the revolutionary events of the 17th century. The Lydiard Chronicles follow the Apsley and St. John families during the War of the Three Kingdoms. Her last novel, The Godmother’s Secret, dealt with the mystery of the disappearance of the Princes of the Tower, and did so brilliantly. Although set during the War of the Roses, The Godmother’s Secret also featured the St. John ancestors and…
The English Civil War (1642-1651) marked a revolutionary period in England. On the great political stage, Parliament waged war against the Crown, culminating in the execution of the king and the creation of England’s first and only republican state. The upheaval of war sparked a revolution of a different kind. People re-evaluated their religious beliefs and role in society, leading to the revolutionary democratic ideals of the Levellers. Women found themselves in the forefront during years of conflict, finding agency in the political struggles.
I have exciting news of a historical anthology that launches today! Historical Stories of Exile is a fantastic collection of original short stories that explores the theme of exile, written by best-selling and acclaimed authors. My contribution to this anthology is a story called Exiled Heart, which is about Susanne von Kuffstein, the daughter of an Austrian nobleman, who falls in love with her father’s high profile prisoner, Prince Rupert–yes, that Prince Rupert, of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms fame. Exiled Heart is about bittersweet first love and the duty that stands in a young couple’s way. I’m honoured…
I’m so very excited to introduce you to a fellow Wars of the Three Kingdoms enthusiast, Mark Turnbull. He is the author of The Rebellion Series, a thrilling trilogy set during the first English Civil War, and the creator of CavalierCast: The Civil War in Words, a wonderful historical podcast. His fiction is well-researched and gripping, and his podcast is informative and insightful. Recently, he has ventured into non-fiction with his biography of King Charles I, Charles I’s Private Life. Mark has graciously given us a taste of his biography in this guest post about an influential man in the…
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