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One of the most notorious characters of 18th century Dublin was George Robert Fitzgerald. Contemporaries described him as a ‘reckless duellist’, who loved to duel so much that he would provoke fights with total strangers and is reported to have fought in eleven duels by the time he reached the age of 24. He fought…
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Today in the Library we have Tom Williams, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into his life as an author. Tom used to write about boring things for money. If you wanted an analysis of complaints volumes in legal services or attitudes to diversity at the BBC, then he…
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This evening in the Library we have Nora Fountain, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. Hello, I’m a trad- and self-published author of contemporary and historical romances plus one crime story ‘Chain of Evil’, which also has a romantic thread. I read…
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Today in the Library I am delighted to host Irish historical fiction author Catherine Kullmann, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Catherine and congratulations on the publication this week of your book, The Murmur of Masks. Hello and thank…
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The terrible crime at Richmond at last, On Catherine Webster now has been cast, Tried and found guilty she is sentenced to die. From the strong hand of justice she cannot fly. She has tried all excuses but of no avail, About this and murder she’s told many tales, She has tried to throw blame…
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Today in the Library I am delighted to have award winning Irish author Ruth Frances Long, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as a busy author. You are very welcome Ruth, would you like to tell us a little about yourself? I write dark young adult…
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Today in the library we have author Susan Appleyard who has dropped by to share some insights into her life as an author. Susan is the author of : Queen of Trial and Sorrow, This Sun of York, The Relentless Queen and The First Plantagenet. Hello Pam and everyone. Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself and…
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Today in the Library we have Paul Kestell, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into his life as an author. You are very welcome, Paul, please introduce yourself: Hi, I started writing when I was very young … but I was shy and I didn’t really come out till…
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Today in the Library we have Virginia Heath, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into their life as an author. You are very welcome, Virginia, please introduce yourself: I was born just outside of London and still live on the outskirts of the city. I am married to…