Pam Lecky
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London born Henry Edgar, had the dubious honour of earning the nickname, in police circles, of ‘Edgar the Escaper’. Unfortunately, no photograph exists, but he was described by the police as five feet seven, of fair complexion with large features, brown hair and a gentlemanly appearance. Not being a particularly successful thief, he did become famous…
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Today in the Library we have Meghan Holloway, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Meghan, please introduce yourself: “My dearest darling …” That was how my grandfather began all of his letters to my grandmother while he was stationed in…
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Today in the Library we have Rowan Scot-Ryder, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Rowan, please introduce yourself: Hi and thanks for inviting me here. I’m a full-time writer now, but I swim and paint, and sometimes still teach…
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Originally posted on Of Quills & Vellum: A lovely amalgamation of suspense and Victorian romance, Pam Lecky’s The Bowes Inheritance begins with a gentle, Austenian air and soon turns much darker. Lecky brings the late nineteenth century to life on the page in an atmospheric tale filled with memorable characters and unexpected plot twists. Filled with…
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Before the famous exhibition in London, Madame Tussaud had a thriving business in Dublin … Her Early Life Marie Tussaud was born in Strasbourg, France, on 1st December 1761. Her father, a German soldier named Joseph Grosholtz, died two months before she was born as a result of horrific injuries he sustained in the Seven…
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What a joy it is when beauty and function are combined! On a recent research jaunt into the vaults of the web, I discovered what a remarkable collection of items were made to facilitate the Victorians’ love of writing. In particular I was fascinated by their equivalent of the laptop – the lap desk/box or…
