Historical Fiction

  • Drumbeats by Julia Ibbotson: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host Julia Ibbotson for the book spotlight tour for Drumbeats, Book 1 of The Drumbeats Trilogy Series. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/08/blog-tour-drumbeats-by-julia-ibbotson.html

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  • The Ghost of Greyson Hall by MK McClintock: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    I am delighted today to host MK McClintock for the blog tour for The Ghost of Greyson Hall, book 4 in the British Agents Series. MK has kindly provided an excerpt to tempt you! Please see below. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/08/blog-tour-the-ghost-of-greyson-hall.html The Ghost of Greyson Hall, British Agents Series, Book #4,…

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  • The Husband Criteria by Catherine Kullmann: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to bring you an interview with Catherine Kullmann, a fellow Irish historical fiction author, whose novel, The Husband Criteria, is available now. (See link below) You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/07/blog-tour-husband-criteria-by-catherine-kullmann.html

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  • It’s Publication Day for The Last Letter from London

    The Sarah Gillespie World War 2 Series Starting out, I was unsure what I could bring to the WW2 genre that would be unique. But then I realized few had written about the war from a neutral Irish perspective. Luckily, all I had to do was delve into my family and local history for inspiration.…

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Suzie Hull

    Welcome to my Blog Series, Historical Fiction Author of the Month. Each month, I will showcase a different historical fiction author. Their books will range from romance to mystery and adventure to crime, and will be from many different eras. I hope you discover a new author and their work to enjoy. Happy reading!

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  • Buccaneer: The Early Life and Crimes of Philip Rake – The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    Congratulations to Chris Thorndycroft on publication day for Buccaneer: The Early Life and Crimes of Philip Rake, part of the The Molucca Star Quartet Series. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/06/blog-tour-buccaneer-early-life-and-crimes-of-philip-rake.html

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  • The Last Letter from London – Character Inspiration: A Female Spy of WW2

    The current popularity of WW2 fiction has highlighted something long overdue – the recognition of the unsung heroines of wartime spying, and their contribution to winning the war. Having read Tim Tate’s fascinating book, Hitler’s British Traitors, and Max Hastings’ intriguing The Secret War, I wanted to learn more about the women who risked so…

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  • Turning the World to Stone by Kelly Evans: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I am hosting Kelly Evans for the blog tour for Turning the World to Stone – The Life of Caterina Sforza Part One 1472 to 1488. Kelly has kindly provided a snippet (please see below). You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/05/blog-tour-turning-world-to-stone.html

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Elizabeth St. John

    Welcome to my Blog Series, Historical Fiction Author of the Month. Each month, I will showcase a different historical fiction author. Their books will range from romance to mystery and adventure to crime, and will be from many different eras. I hope you discover a new author and their work to enjoy. Happy reading! In…

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  • Book Spotlight: Penelope – Tudor Baroness by Tony Riches

    Lady Penelope is one of the most beautiful and sought-after women in Elizabethan England. The daughter of the queen’s nemesis, Lady Lettice Knollys, Countess of Essex, she becomes the stepdaughter of Robert Dudley when he marries her mother in secret. Penelope’s life is full of love and scandal. The inspiration for Sir Philip Sidney’s sonnet…

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