Historical Fiction

  • 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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  • Cold Blows the Wind by Catherine Meyrick: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host Catherine Meyrick for the blog tour for Cold Blows the Wind. Catherine has kindly provided an excerpt to whet your appetite. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/04/blog-tour-cold-blows-the-wind.html  

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Brook Allen

    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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  • The Devil’s Glove by Lucretia Grindle: The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host Lucretia Grindle on her book blog tour for The Devil’s Glove. Lucretia has kindly provided an excerpt (please see below). You can follow the full tour here: Blog Tour Page:  https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/04/blog-tour-the-devils-glove.html

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Antoine Vanner

    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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  • The Queen’s Scribe by Amy Maroney: The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    Today, I am thrilled to host Amy Maroney for the blog tour for The Queen’s Scribe, part of the Sea & Stone Chronicles. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/03/blog-tour-the-queens-scribe-by-amy-maroney.html

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  • A Matter of Faith by Judith Arnopp: The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    I am delighted to host Judith Arnopp’s book spotlight tour with The Coffee Pot Book Blog. If you are a fan of the Tudor era, then this is a series you should check out. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/03/blog-tour-a-matter-of-faith-by-judith-arnopp.html

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