Victorian Life

  • 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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  • Guest Post: Nancy Jardine

    Today, I am delighted to have Nancy on my blog. An historical fiction author with many wonderful books to her name, Nancy kindly gives us some insight into the world of her main character, Margaret, in her newest release, Novice Threads. Sharing is Caring The phrase pops up on internet sites quite regularly but that’s

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Spotlight on New Release from William Todd: A Summer with the Hermit King

    Today, I am delighted to host William Todd on my blog. I’m a huge fan of his writing, in particular his Sherlock Holmes tales, which I highly recommend. I’m looking forward to reading this new book and you can find out a little bit more by reading on. A Summer with the Hermit King 1888.

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  • New Release from Marcia Clayton

    Marcia Clayton is on the blog today to tell us about her new release, Betsey, and to share an excerpt (below). Betsey by Marcia Clayton A little girl, lonely and abandoned, is entrusted with a secret she must carry for a lifetime. 1820Betsey, a sadly neglected child, is shouldering responsibilities far beyond her years. As she

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  • New Release from William Todd

    Today on the blog, I am delighted to be hosting William Todd, one of my favourite authors. William’s new release, Murder in Keswick, a Sherlock Holmes mystery, is a great read. You are very welcome, William, could you tell us a little bit about the background to the book? I always enjoyed the stories of

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  • This evening in the Library we have ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Marcia Clayton who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. Good evening, and thank you for inviting me for a chat, Pam. I live in North Devon in the South West of England, and I am a farmer’s

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