Irish History

  • The Carver Affair, Book 5 of the Lucy Lawrence Mysterties

    Today, I’m delighted to share the stunning cover for the fifth book in the Lucy Lawrence Mystery Series. The Carver Affair is set in my native Dublin, which makes it an extra special project for me. Pre-order is now live on Amazon (see link below), with publication slated for January 22nd 2026.

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  • A Class Liberated: New Release from Susie Murphy

    Many congratulations to my fellow Irish historical fiction author, Susie, on her new release – A Class Liberated, book seven in her fabulous Irish historical saga series.

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  • The Many Lives & Loves of Hazel Lavery by Lois Cahall: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host Lois Cahall for the book blog tour for her new release, The Many Lives & Loves of Hazel Lavery. Lois has kindly provided an excerpt for you to enjoy. (See Below). You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/01/blog-tour-the-many-lives-loves-of-hazel-lavery-by-lois-cahall.html

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  • A Conversation with Author Juliane Weber

    Today, I’m delighted to host Juliane Weber in the library for a chat. You are very welcome, Juliane, please tell us a little about yourself. Thank you for having me on your blog today, Pam. I’m a scientist turned historical fiction writer, and author of the Irish Fortune Series. My stories take readers on action-packed

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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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  • 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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  • Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound: The Coffee Pot Book Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host Paul M. Duffy for the book blog tour for Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound. Paul has kindly provided an excerpt to whet your appetite – please see below. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/02/blog-tour-run-with-hare-hunt-with-hound.html

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  • Historical Fiction Author of the Month: Susie Murphy

    Welcome to my new 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, and will be from many different eras. I hope you discover a new author and their work to enjoy. Happy reading! In this

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  • Today is Publication Day! Initially, I hesitated to write a story set during World War 2, unsure what I could bring to it that would be unique. And then it dawned on me that few had written about the war from a neutral Irish perspective. Luckily, all I had to do was delve into my

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  • Today, I am delighted to host fellow Irish historical fiction author, Mary Clancy. Pam thanks so much for inviting me to feature on your blog. Let me tell you a little about myself. I live with my family in Co. Kildare just outside Naas, with Michael and two of our three sons. My youngest is

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