Holiday Reads

  • Lucy Lawrence and the Blue Velvet Sapphires of Kashmir

    No Stone Unturned, is the first in my Victorian mystery series featuring Lucy Lawrence. As I began my research, I stumbled across the story of the famous Kashmiri sapphires. I could not believe my luck. It is a fascinating story and got me thinking: what would a scurrilous Victorian rascal do if he got his

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  • Under A Lightning Sky: The Inspiration

    It was while researching the Sarah Gillespie espionage series, that I came across a fascinating book on crime in Britain during World War 2, The Secret History of the Blitz [Joshua Levine; ISBN: 978-1-4711-3102-8]. It’s a fascinating read, but one story in particular caught my eye: The Dobkin Murder. The Dobkin marriage was a troubled

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  • Novice Threads by Nancy Jardine: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today on my blog, I’m delighted to welcome back Nancy Jardine for the book blog tour for Novice Threads, part of her Silver Sampler Series. Nancy has kindly provided an excerpt for you to enjoy (see below). You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/04/blog-tour-novice-threads-by-nancy-jardine.html

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  • A New Book and a New Look! The Lucy Lawrence Mystery Series

    The Lucy Lawrence Mystery Series (Books 1-3) Publisher: Storm Publishing (Previously Independently Published) Publication Date: 25th July 2024 *** The Lucy Lawrence Mystery Series When No Stone Unturned was published back in 2019, I couldn’t have predicted the series’ popularity. Now, so many years later, the series has found a new home with Storm Publishing

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  • Frances – Tudor Countess: New Release from Tony Riches

    Today, I am delighted to host Tony Riches and to spotlight his fabulous new release – Frances – Tudor Countess, Book five in his Elizabethan Series. “A thrilling portrait of a remarkable woman who witnessed the key eventsof Elizabethan England.” Based on extensive research, original letters and records of the Elizabethan Court, this new account

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  • West of Santillane by Brook Allen: Book Spotlight

    Today, is publication day for Brook Allen’s latest release, West of Santillane. Congratulations Brook! And isn’t that cover just gorgeous? I was lucky enough to read an ARC copy of this novel and can highly recommend it. I have to admit I knew next to nothing about early American history and I found this book

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  • Roses for the Dead by Jenny O’Brien: Book Spotlight

    A very happy Publication Day to my good friend and fellow Irish author, Jenny O’Brien. Book 2 in the Alana Mack Irish detective series, Roses for the Dead, is out today. The Puppet Maker, book 1, was super, so I’m dying to get stuck into this next instalment. A Little Bit About the Book …

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  • How to Dress Like a Tudor: Book Spotlight with the Coffee Pot Book Club

    Today, I am delighted to host Judith Arnopp for her non-fiction book spotlight tour for How to Dress Like a Tudor. Judith is passionate about the Tudor period and really knows her stuff, so this is a must-have for any historical fashion and reenactment fans. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/11/blog-tour-how-to-dress-like-a-tudor-by-judith-arnopp.html

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  • Book Spotlight: A Class Inherited by Susie Murphy

    Happy Publication Day, Susie! Today I am really delighted to feature Susie Murphy’s latest book which I highly recommend. Susie was recently shortlisted for the prestigious CAP book award for best fiction. Susie is flying the flag for Irish historical fiction, so do check out her series; it won’t disappoint.

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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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