Do you love historical fiction? What makes you choose one book over another? For most of us, the cover is the first thing that attracts our attention. For me, the cover has to look professional and must convey genre and a hint of what the story is about.
Each month I will be taking a look at historical fiction covers and choosing my ‘Pam’s Pick’ for the month. Hopefully, you will be intrigued enough to look beyond the covers I feature and find your next favourite author. If a cover interests you just click on the image to learn more about the book and buy if you wish.
My first winner is The White Camellia, by Juliet Greenwood. When this cover landed in my inbox, I knew immediately it would be one of my top picks. The image is beautiful, romantic and delicate. If I saw this in a shop I would pick the book up and read the blurb. This book is now sitting on my Kindle waiting to be read.
The White Camellia – Juliet Greenwood
1909 – Cornwall. Her family ruined, Bea is forced to leave Tressillion House, and self-made business woman Sybil moves in. Owning Tressillion is Sybil’s triumph – but now what? As the house casts its spell over her, as she starts to make friends in the village despite herself, will Sybil be able to build a new life here, or will hatred always rule her heart? Bea finds herself in London, responsible for her mother and sister’s security. Her only hope is to marry Jonathon, the new heir. Desperate for options, she stumbles into the White Camellia tearoom, a gathering place for the growing suffrage movement. For Bea it’s life-changing. Can she pursue her ambition if it will heap further scandal on the family? Will she risk arrest or worse? When those very dangers send Bea and her White Camellia friends back to Cornwall, the two women must finally confront each other and Tresillion’s long buried secrets.
There was stiff competition for top spot this month, with the following being close runners-up:
Rise of the Wolf – Steven A. MacKay
Flowers of Flanders – Ros Rendle
The Woolworths Girls – Elaine Everest
Can romance blossom in times of trouble?
It’s 1938 and as the threat of war hangs over the country, Sarah Caselton is preparing for her new job at Woolworths. Before long, she forms a tight bond with two of her colleagues: the glamorous Maisie and shy Freda. The trio couldn’t be more different, but they immediately form a close-knit friendship, sharing their hopes and dreams for the future. Sarah soon falls into the rhythm of her new position, enjoying the social events hosted by Woolies and her blossoming romance with assistant manager, Alan. But with the threat of war clouding the horizon, the young men and women of Woolworths realize that there are bigger battles ahead. It’s a dangerous time for the nation, and an even more perilous time to fall in love …
Pam Lecky Books 
An interesting selection of covers and stories. Thanks for bringing these to our attention.
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You’re welcome – hope something tempts you!
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Thank you Pam for choosing ‘The White Camellia’ as your first historical fiction cover winner! Honno Press do beautiful covers, and I love this one! Congratulations to the runners up too – lovely covers and fascinating books to check out! 🙂
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Congrats Juliet – I just love this cover so much – a worthy first winner. It is hard to choose, to be honest, as all the submissions have been pretty amazing, but yours had the edge. Looking forward to reading the book!
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It’s a fix!
Lol only joking, congrats to Juliet and the rest too.
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Reblogged this on STEVEN A. McKAY and commented:
Didn’t win but check it out anyway!
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What a fantastic idea, Pam!
I love the White Camellia cover as well. I also love the blurb 😉
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Yes I couldn’t agree more. Now waiting to be read on my Kindle.
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What an absolutely stunning cover. A very worthy winner.
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Reblogged this on lorettalivingstone and commented:
Historical fiction cover winner, January 2017. A very worthy winner – quite beautiful.
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Reblogged this on Juliet Greenwood and commented:
Thank you to Pam Lecky for choosing the cover of The White Camellia as Historical Fiction Cover winner for January 2017!
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