Friday, February 28, 2025

Book Spotlight: Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North Devon by Helen Hollick with Kathy Hollick

 


Everyone assumes that ghosts are hostile. Actually, most of them are not.

You either believe in ghosts or you don’t. It depends on whether you’ve encountered something supernatural or not. But when you share a home with several companionable spirits, or discover benign ghosts in public places who appear as real as any living person, scepticism is abandoned and the myth that ghosts are to be feared is realised as nonsense.

It is a matter for individual consideration whether you believe in ghosts or not, but for those who have the gift to see, hear or be aware of people from the past, meeting with them in today’s environment can generate a connection to years gone by. Kathy and Helen Hollick have come across several such departed souls in and around North Devon and at their 18th-century home, which they share with several ‘past residents’.

In GHOST ENCOUNTERS: The Lingering Spirits Of North Devon, mother and daughter share their personal experiences, dispelling the belief that spirits are to be feared.

Ghost Encounters will fascinate all who enjoy this beautiful region of rural South-West England, as well as interest those who wish to discover more about its history... and a few of its ghosts.

(Includes a bonus of two short stories and photographs connected to North Devon)

cover design: Avalon Graphics
cover artwork: Chris Collingwood

 


 Buy Link:

 Universal Buy Link: https://mybook.to/GhostEncounters

 This title will be available to read on #KindleUnlimited.

 


ABOUT HELEN HOLLICK

Known for her captivating storytelling and rich attention to historical detail, Helen might not see ghosts herself, but her nautical adventure series, and some of her short stories, skilfully blend the past with the supernatural, inviting readers to step into worlds where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur.

In addition to her historical fiction, Helen has written several short stories, further exploring themes of historical adventure or the supernatural with her signature style. Whether dealing with the echoes of the past or the weight of lost souls, her stories are as compelling as they are convincing. Through her work, she invites readers into a world where the past never truly lets us go.

Helen started writing as a teenager, but after discovering a passion for history, was published in the UK with her Arthurian Pendragon’s Banner Trilogy and two Anglo-Saxon novels about the events that led to the 1066 Battle of Hastings, one of which, The Forever Queen (USA title – A Hollow Crown in the UK) became a USA Today best-seller. Her Sea Witch Voyages are nautical-based adventures inspired by the Golden Age of Piracy. She also writes the Jan Christopher cosy mystery series set during the 1970s, and based around her, sometimes hilarious, years of working as a North London library assistant.

Helen, husband Ron and daughter Kathy moved from London to Devon in January 2013 after a Lottery win on the opening night of the London Olympics, 2012. She spends her time glowering at the overgrown garden and orchard, fending off the geese, helping with the horses and, when she gets a moment, writing the next book...


 

ABOUT KATHY HOLLICK

Diagnosed as severely dyslexic when she was ten, Helen pulled Kathy out of school at fifteen to concentrate on everything equine.

When not encountering friendly ghosts, Kathy's passion is horses and mental well-being. She started riding at the age of three, had her own Welsh pony at thirteen, and discovered showjumping soon after. Kathy now runs her own Taw River Equine Events, and coaches riders of any age or experience, specialising in positive mindset and overcoming confidence issues via her Centre10 accreditation and Emotional Freedom Technique training. EFT, or ‘tapping’, uses the body’s pressure points to aid calm relaxation and to promote gentle healing around emotional, mental or physical issues.

Kathy lives with her farmer partner, Andrew, in their flat adjoining the main farmhouse. She regularly competes at affiliated British Showjumping, and rides side-saddle (‘aside’) when she has the opportunity. She produces her own horses, several from home-bred foals.

She also has a fun diploma in Dragons and Dragon Energy, which was something amusing to study during the Covid lockdown.


 Helen and Kathy Hollick

Authors’ Links:

 Helen:

 Website: https://helenhollick.net/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelenHollick

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helen.hollick

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/helenhollick.bsky.social

Amazon Author Page: https://viewauthor.at/HelenHollick

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/helenhollick

Blog: supporting authors & their books https://ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/

Monthly ‘newsletter’: Thoughts from a Devonshire Farmhouse.

https://thoughtsfromadevonshirefarmhouse.blogspot.com/

Kathy:

 Website: https://www.white-owl.co.uk/

Facebook: North Devon - Taw River Equine Events https://www.facebook.com/groups/1491518561152309

 


Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Audiobook Spotlight: A Woman’s Lot, The Second Meonbridge Chronicle by Carolyn Hughes and Narrated by Alex Lee

 

How can mere women resist the misogyny of men?

1352. In Meonbridge, a resentful peasant rages against Eleanor Titherige’s efforts to build up her flock of sheep. Susanna Miller’s husband, grown melancholy and ill-tempered, succumbs to idle gossip that his wife’s a scold. Agnes Sawyer’s yearning to be a craftsman is met with scorn. And the village priest, fearful of what he considers women’s “unnatural” ambitions, is determined to keep them firmly in their place.

Many men hold fast to the teachings of the Church and fear the havoc the “daughters of Eve” might wreak if they’re allowed to usurp men’s roles and gain control over their own lives.

Not all men in Meonbridge resist the women’s desire for change – indeed, they want it for themselves. Yet it takes only one or two misogynists to unleash the hounds of hostility and hatred…

If you enjoy immersive historical fiction with a strong authentic feel, set in a time of change and challenge, especially for women, you’ll love A Woman’s Lot, the second MEONBRIDGE CHRONICLE. Find out for yourself if Meonbridge’s “unnatural” women stand up to their abusers!

Praise:

This book exceeded all my expectations. I did not read this story. I lived it!

~ The Coffee Pot Book Club

“A treat for all the senses…totally true to its time and setting…”

~ Being Anne

I didn’t so much feel as if I were reading about medieval England as experiencing it first hand.”

~ Linda’s Book Bag

An absorbing account of the times.”

~ Historical Novel Society


Buy Link:

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Audiobook Links:

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Audible UK: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/A-Womans-Lot-Audiobook/B0DW4HR5HW

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Carolyn Hughes has lived much of her life in Hampshire. With a first degree in Classics and English, she started working life as a computer programmer, then a very new profession. But it was technical authoring that later proved her vocation, word-smithing for many different clients, including banks, an international hotel group and medical instruments manufacturers.

Although she wrote creatively on and off for most of her adult life, it was not until her children flew the nest that writing historical fiction took centre stage. But why historical fiction? Serendipity!

Seeking inspiration for what to write for her Creative Writing Masters, she discovered the handwritten draft, begun in her twenties, of a novel, set in 14th century rural England…

Intrigued by the period and setting, she realised that, by writing a novel set in the period, she could learn more about the medieval past and interpret it, which seemed like a thrilling thing to do. A few days later, the first Meonbridge Chronicle, Fortune’s Wheel, was under way.

Six published books later (with more to come), Carolyn does now think of herself as an Historical Novelist. And she wouldn’t have it any other way…

Author Links:

Website: https://carolynhughesauthor.com

Twitter: https://x.com/writingcalliope

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CarolynHughesAuthor

Bluesky: https://carolynhughes.bsky.social

Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/carolyn-hughes

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Carolyn-Hughes/author/B01MG5TWH1

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16048212.Carolyn_Hughes




 

 

Monday, February 24, 2025

Book Spotlight: Death of a Princess by R.N. Morris

 


Summer 1880.

Lipetsk, a spa town in Russia.

The elderly and cantankerous Princess Belskaya suffers a violent reaction while taking a mud bath at the famous Lipetsk Sanatorium. Soon after, she dies.

Dr Roldugin, the medical director of the sanatorium, is at a loss to explain the sudden and shocking death.

He points the finger at Anna Zhdanova, a medical assistant who was supervising the princess’s treatment.

Suspicion also falls on the princess’s nephew Belsky, who appears far from grief-stricken at his aunt’s death.

Meanwhile, investigating magistrate Pavel Pavlovich Virginsky arrives in Lipetsk from St Petersburg, seeking treatment after a nervous breakdown.

Against his better judgement, Virginsky is drawn in to the investigation. But is he getting closer to the truth or walking straight into a deadly trap?


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 This title is available to read on #KindleUnlimited.

 

Roger (R.N) Morris is the author of 18 books, including a quartet of historical crime novels set in St Petersburg featuring Porfiry Petrovich, the investigating magistrate from Dostoevsky’s great novel Crime and Punishment. These were followed by the Silas Quinn series set in London in 1914. He has been shortlisted for the CWA Duncan Lawrie Gold Dagger and the CWA Historical Dagger.

A former advertising copywriter, Roger has written the libretto for an opera, modern retellings of Frankenstein and Macbeth for French school children. He’s also a scriptwriter for an award winning audio producer, working on true crime and history podcasts including The Curious History of your Home.

His work has been published in 16 countries.

Married with two grown-up children, Roger lives in Chichester where he keeps an eye out for seagulls.

Author Links:

Website: www.rogernmorris.co.uk

Twitter: https://x.com/rnmorris

Facebook: www.facebook.com/roger.morris.7547

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roger-morris-41679518

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rogermorris7988

Threads: www.threads.net/@rogermorris7988

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rnmorris.bsky.social

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/rogernmorris1

Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001JP9XXA

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/608784.R_N_Morris




Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Book Spotlight: The Many Lives & Loves of Hazel Lavery by Lois Cahall

 


In the heart of tumultuous times, amidst the grandeur of Victorian opulence, there existed an American socialite whose influence altered the course of the Anglo-Irish treaty: Lady Hazel Lavery

Boston-born Hazel ascended from her Irish roots to become the quintessential Society Queen of Chicago, and later London, where she lived a delicate dance between two worlds: one with her esteemed husband, Sir John Lavery, a portrait artist to royalty, and the other with Michael Collins, the daring Irish rebel whose fiery spirit ignited her heart. Together, they formed a love triangle that echoed through the corridors of power at 10 Downing Street, London.

Hazel's wit and charm touched on the lives of the who's-who of England, including Winston Churchill, George Bernard Shaw and Evelyn Waugh. The image of her memorable face graced the Irish note for close to half-a-century.

 

Buy Link:

 Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/4APo7o  

 

Lois Cahall began her writing career as a columnist for Cape Cod newspapers and local periodicals, including Cape Cod Life. She spent a decade writing for national magazines (Conde Nast/Hearst). Her articles have been published in Cosmo Girl, Seventeen, SELF, Marie Claire, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, Reader’s Digest, Men’s Journal, and Bon Appetit. In the UK she wrote for RED, GQPsychologies, and for The Times. In addition, Lois wrote profiles for The Palm Beach Post.

Lois’s first novel, Plan C: Just in Case, was a #1 bestseller in the UK, where it remained in the top three fiction for the year before selling into foreign translation markets. In July of 2014, her novel hit #1 on the Nook “Daily Deal” in America. Her second novel, Court of the Myrtles, was hailed as “Tuesdays with Morrie on estrogen” by the Ladies Home Journal. Her newest book, The Many Lives of Hazel Lavery, is a work of historical fiction and will be published in 2025.

Lois is the former Creative Director of Development for James Patterson Entertainment. She credits her friend, Jim Patterson, the world’s most successful bestselling author, with teaching her about the importance of children’s reading and literacy. As a result, she founded the Palm Beach Book Festival in 2015, an annual event bringing in NYT bestselling and celebrity authors. The event is for book lovers, nurturing the written word for the children and adults of southern Florida.

In 2024 Lois also founded The Cape Cod Book Festival, an annual autumn event that promises to be a new cultural footprint in Massachusetts. It will be for locals and ‘washashores’ alike – a magical place where charitably minded readers can rub elbows with great writers and thinkers.  

Lois divides her life between New York and Cape Cod, although her spiritual home is London. But most importantly, Lois can do the Hula Hoop for an hour non-stop and clear a Thanksgiving table in just under ten minutes.

Author Links:

 Website:         www.loiscahall.com

Twitter:           https://x.com/LoCahall

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/LoisCahallAuthor/

Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/lois.cahall/

Threads:          https://www.threads.net/@lois.cahall

Bluesky:          https://bsky.app/profile/loiscahall.bsky.social

Book Bub:       https://www.bookbub.com/profile/2431811526

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lois-Cahall/author/B0DG3W5QNW

 


 

Monday, February 17, 2025

Book Spotlight: The Fires of Gallipoli by Barney Campbell

 


The Fires of Gallipoli is a heartbreaking portrayal of friendship forged in the trenches of the First World War.

‘In this vivid and engaging novel of war and friendship, Barney Campbell shows us once again that he is a natural writer. This is a novel of men at arms of the highest quality.’ 

~ Alexander McCall Smith

Edward Salter is a shy, reserved lawyer whose life is transformed by the outbreak of war in 1914. On his way to fight in the Gallipoli campaign, he befriends the charming and quietly courageous Theodore Thorne. Together they face the carnage and slaughter, stripped bare to their souls by the hellscape and only sustained by each other and the moments of quiet they catch together.

Thorne becomes the crutch whom Edward relies on throughout the war. When their precious leave from the frontline coincides, Theo invites Edward to his late parents’ idyllic estate in Northamptonshire. Here Edward meets Thorne’s sister Miranda and becomes entranced by her.

Edward escapes the broiling, fetid charnel-house of Gallipoli to work on the staff of Lord Kitchener, then on to the Western Front and post-war espionage in Constantinople. An odd coolness has descended between Edward and Theo. Can their connection and friendship survive the overwhelming sense of loss at the end of the war when everything around them is corrupted and destroyed?

The Fires of Gallipoli is a heartbreaking, sweeping portrayal of friendship and its fragility at the very limits of humanity.

Buy Link:

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Barney Campbell, author of The Fires of Gallipoli, was brought up in the Scottish Borders and studied Classics at university. He then joined the British Army where he commanded soldiers on a tour of Helmand Province, Afghanistan at the height of the war there.

That experience inspired him to write his first novel Rain, a novel about the war, which was published by Michael Joseph in 2015. The Times called it ‘the greatest book about the experience of soldiering since Robert Graves’s First World War classic Goodbye To All That’.

Barney has walked the length of the Iron Curtain, from Szczecin in Poland to Trieste in Italy. He currently works and lives in London.

Author & Publisher Links:

 Website: https://eandtbooks.com/authors/barney-campbell/

Twitter: https://x.com/eandtbooks

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliottandthompson/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eandtbooks.bsky.social

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Barney-Campbell/author/B0DHW46DM5

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13734240.Barney_Campbell



Friday, February 14, 2025

Book Spotlight: Murder on West Lake by I. M. Foster

 


A scream shattered the tranquil air, echoing off the ice-covered lake, and Daniel's heart froze. He knew that voice all too well.

After a pleasant afternoon of ice skating on the frozen waters of West Lake, local librarian Kathleen Brissedon stumbles across a gruesome sight in the nearby gazebo. It only takes a moment for her beau, assistant coroner Doctor Daniel O'Halleran, to determine that the victim was murdered.

To protect Kathleen from the ghastly sight of the man’s slashed throat, Daniel insists she return home while he examines the body further. Though the immediate cause of death appears obvious, he fears the subsequent autopsy will uncover more questions than answers, and it's clear that he has his work cut out for him if he's going to find the person responsible.

Kathleen has no intention of remaining demurely at home, not when there's a murder to solve. Slipping back to the scene, she conducts her own investigation. Though her discoveries prove interesting, Daniel is too concerned about her safety to stifle his annoyance, especially after the killer makes a second attempt closer to home. But as the puzzle pieces begin to fall into place and Daniel starts closing in on the truth, the killer sets their sights on him.

With the danger increasing, Kathleen intent on assisting in the investigation, and his family descending on Patchogue to spend the Christmas holidays, Daniel has his hands full.

Will he and Kathleen be able to put their heads together and discover who is behind the attacks, or will the killer continue to plague the tranquil South Shore village unhindered?


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I. M. Foster is the pen name author Inez Foster uses to write her South Shore Mystery series, set on Edwardian Long Island. Inez also writes historical romances under the pseudonym Andrea Matthews and has so far published two series in that genre: the Thunder on the Moor series, a time-travel romance set on the 16th century Anglo-Scottish Borders, and the Cross of Ciaran series, which follows the adventures of a fifth century Celt who finds himself in love with a twentieth-century archaeologist.

Inez is a historian and librarian, who loves to read and write and search around for her roots, genealogically speaking. She has a BA in History and an MLS in Library Science and enjoys doing the research almost as much as she does the actual writing of the story. In fact, many of her ideas come to her while doing casual research or digging into her family history. Inez is a member of the Long Island Romance Writers, the Historical Novel Society, and Sisters in Crime.

Author Links:

Website: www.imfostermysteries.com

Twitter: https://www.x.com/IMFosterMystery

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IMFosterMysteries

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfosterauthor

Threads: https://www.threads.net/imfosterauthor

Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/i-m-foster

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/I-M-Foster/author/B0BFQK8854

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22926746.I_M_Foster

 



 

 

 


Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Unveiling Secrets with Dr. Adam Rowe: An Exclusive Character Interview

 In this special interview, we delve into the world of Dr. Adam Rowe, a key character from the award-winning novella “AnaRose and Pharaoh’s Gold.” Dr. Rowe shares his thrilling experiences and insights about ancient relics and high-stakes missions.


Interviewer: Dr. Rowe, thank you for joining us today. Can you tell us a little about your background and how you became involved in anthropology?

Dr. Adam Rowe: It’s a pleasure to be here. My fascination with anthropology began during my undergraduate studies. I was captivated by the intricate tapestry of human history and cultures. After completing my Ph.D., I joined the American University in Cairo, where I’ve been fortunate to study and teach about the ancient civilizations of Egypt.

Interviewer: As “The Professor” on the Dark Web, you must have access to a wealth of secret knowledge. How did you come to adopt this persona?

Dr. Adam Rowe: The Dark Web is a double-edged sword. While it harbors many dangers, it also offers an unparalleled repository of unfiltered information. I adopted the persona of “The Professor” to access and share rare, forbidden knowledge with fellow scholars. It’s a risky endeavor, but the pursuit of truth often is.

Interviewer: The plot of “AnaRose and Pharaoh’s Gold” revolves around a stolen Egyptian artifact. What role do you play in AnaRose Preston’s quest?

Dr. Adam Rowe: As an ancient Egyptian relics and cults expert, I provide AnaRose with crucial information about the artifact and the Cult of Apophis. My insights and connections help her navigate the perilous path to recover the stolen relic and thwart the cult’s nefarious plans.

Interviewer: The Cult of Apophis sounds incredibly dangerous. What can you tell us about them and their history?

Dr. Adam Rowe: The Cult of Apophis is an ancient and fanatical sect dedicated to the serpent god Apophis, the embodiment of chaos and destruction. They believe the artifact AnaRose is chasing houses the deity’s soul. If they succeed in releasing it, they think they can usher in an era of darkness and chaos. Their ruthlessness knows no bounds.

Interviewer: Your work must often place you in precarious situations. How do you balance your academic responsibilities with such high-stakes adventures?

Dr. Adam Rowe: Balancing academic responsibilities with fieldwork is a challenge. I rely heavily on meticulous planning and a strong support network. My university colleagues and students understand the importance of my work and provide invaluable assistance, allowing me to dedicate time to both teaching and hands-on research.

Interviewer: Given your unique perspective on ancient artifacts, what do you believe is the greatest misconception about them?

Dr. Adam Rowe: One of the greatest misconceptions is that ancient artifacts are merely relics of the past with no relevance to the present. In reality, they hold immense cultural, historical, and even supernatural significance. They are keys to understanding human history and can have profound impacts on contemporary society.

Interviewer: What motivates you to continue your research and take on such dangerous missions?

Dr. Adam Rowe: My motivation stems from a deep-seated passion for uncovering the truths of our past and preserving humanity’s cultural heritage. The stakes are high, and the risks are great, but the intellectual and societal rewards are worth every challenge. Protecting our history and ensuring it is not misused drives me forward.

Interviewer: Dr. Rowe, thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today. Before we wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers about your work or any upcoming projects?

Dr. Adam Rowe: It’s been a pleasure speaking with you. I must say, working with Dr. AnaRose Preston has been an exhilarating experience. Her tenacity and intelligence make every adventure feel like an Indiana Jones movie. I’m looking forward to many more action-packed, high-stakes missions alongside her. Thank you for having me.


 Purchase Links

 Amazon Global Link

https://mybook.to/AnaRosePharaohsGold

 Universal Link

https://books2read.com/u/bw91eY

 


Mary Ann Bernal, a proud Mercy College alumna, is a versatile author whose works span historical fiction, sci-fi, contemporary short stories, and thriller novellas. Best known for her debut novel in “The Briton and the Dane” series, her recent works include “Crusader’s Path,” “Forgiving Nero,” and “The AnaRose Chronicles.” A staunch supporter of the US military, her advocacy efforts have been recognized on TV and in print. Based in Elkhorn, Nebraska, Mary Ann’s literary journey continues to captivate and inspire readers.

  Connect with Mary Ann:

Website: http://www.maryannbernal.com/

Whispering Legends Press: https://www.whisperinglegendspress.com/

Blog: https://maryannbernal.blogspot.com/

Amazon author page  https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Ann-Bernal/e/B003D2DPZ4

 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maryannbernal

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryannbernal

 Linked-In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ann-bernal-a9a05b33/

 BookBub  https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mary-ann-bernal

 



Monday, February 3, 2025

Book Spotlight: Lalji’s Nairobi by Nitin Nanji

 


British Gujarat, 1905.

Despairing of the social injustices and crippling taxes under the British Raj, Lalji, 19, flees to British East Africa, hoping to build a better life using his natural business skills and acumen. But he soon finds unexpected dangers in his new home- turbulent politics and war with German East Africa - as well as some surprising opportunities. A combination of luck, coincidence, and his flair for commerce lead to early success.

Then, just as he is at his most vulnerable, a new threat emerges from where he least expects: from within his own family.

Can Lalji beat overwhelming odds to fulfill his hopes and ambitions?

A story about survival, faith, ability, humanity, and a deep desire to succeed.

 

Buy Links:

*The ebook will be free to download on Kindle from February 4th – 8th, 2025*

 Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/mgoPW6

 This title is available to read on #Kindle Unlimited.

 


Historical novelist of Indian parentage, born and raised in Kenya, educated in England, writing about India and East Africa under the British Empire.

Nitin has come to writing his debut novel after retiring as a doctor. Born in Kenya before its independence, he came to England at the age of fifteen. His parentage is Indian, his grandfather having moved during the British Raj from Gujarat in India to Colonial East Africa as an economic migrant.

'Lalji's Nairobi' is set in the early part of the last century, inspired by the stories of Indian migrants who settled in East Africa. A 'rags to riches' story of the experiences of Lalji as a determined young businessman who grapples with the challenges of living in the new colony.

Within the backdrop of a racist administration, Nitin immerses the reader into the times and norms of colonial society and shows how Lalji achieves rapid success despite difficult odds, leading a team of four compatriots from his village.

The novel is well-researched and retains the undertones of the era. Nitin's intimate knowledge of the three cultures of the colony (British, Indian, and African) succeeds in making this an enjoyable and authentic read.

'Lalji's Nairobi' is now an award-winning novel that recently won acclaim from the prestigious New Generation Indie Book Awards as a 'Finalist'. It also earned Five Stars and the 'Highly Recommended' award of excellence from The Historical Fiction Company, which has recently also awarded the book with a silver medal in the Blixen Africa Category.

 Author Links:

 Website: www.nitinnanji.com

Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/nitin-nanji

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Nitin-Nanji/author/B0CBHJCKXB

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/187785812-lalji-s-nairobi

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 Book Trailer (© The Historical Fiction Company):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGE_DIB5oYw&t=11s