Victorian Romance

  • On Bur Oak Ridge: Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today I am delighted to host Jenny Knipfer on the blog tour for On Bur Oak Ridge, Book 3 of the Sheltering Trees Series. Please check out the short excerpt included in this post. You can learn about the entire tour here: https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2022/04/blog-tour-on-bur-oak-ridge-sheltering.html On Bur Oak Ridge (Sheltering Trees: Book Three) By Jenny Knipfer “The

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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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  • New Release from Pam Lecky

    It has been a hectic year, working on many different projects, including Her Secret War and Her Last Betrayal for Avon Books UK. However, as you probably know, my Lucy Lawrence Mystery Series is very close to my heart. Therefore, I am delighted to announce that the third book in the series, The Art of

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  • Pam’s Picks: Historical Fiction Books for the Holiday Season

    There is such a wealth of great historical fiction books available right now, books that make super Christmas pressies too. Here is my round-up of 2021’s best, and there is something to suit all tastes, from romance to the ancient world.

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  • A Conversation with Author Delphine Woods

    Today in the Library we have ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Delphine Woods, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Delphine, please introduce yourself:   I’m a Shropshire based author of historical fiction. When I was a teenager, I had my heart set on becoming an

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  • In the Library with Irish Author Susie Murphy @susiemwrites

    This evening in the Library we have ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Susie Murphy, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as a debut author. You are very welcome, Susie, particularly as you are a fellow Irish historical fiction author. Please introduce yourself:  I have been writing stories since I was eleven

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  • The O’Donovan Saga: Tales of 19th Century Ireland & America

    One of the greatest joys for me since stepping into the publishing world, has been the opportunity to meet and befriend fellow authors, particularly those who write historical fiction. So I am delighted this evening to host Irish-American author, Patricia Hopper Patteson. Earlier this year, Patricia and I met for the first time, face-to-face, on

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  • A Conversation with Lorna Peel

    This evening in the Library, I am delighted to welcome, Lorna Peel­­­­­­, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome Lorna, please introduce yourself: Thank you for inviting me into the Library and interviewing me, Pam. I am an author of

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  • My Victorian Valentine

    My Victorian Valentine

    The Victorians were very good at taking an idea and running with it. The present day commercialisation of Valentine’s Day can be laid at their feet. And the man to thank (or blame) is Sir Rowland Hill and the Penny Black stamp. More anon. The origins of Valentine’s Day are buried in the mists of time.

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