A dark secret. A fierce battle. A shrouded destiny.
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Oslac, thegn of the village of Acum, feels cheated - having been robbed of the
chance to kill his enemy by his own kinsman.
Instead, Gundulf, the erstwhile Lord of Hexham and murderer of Acum's
villagers, is now awaiting justice for his crimes in Bebbanburh, Earl Oswulf’s
fortress capital far to the north.
But when Oslac narrowly escapes death at the hands of Gundulf’s assassin, he
realises he will never be safe while the Dane lives. Summoning his closest
companions, Oslac heads north to demand Oswulf put an end to Gundulf’s life -
only to find the prisoner has escaped.
Tracking the fugitive into the wild hills and dales of Northumbria – places far
beyond the reach of Oswulf’s power – Oslac falls into Gundulf’s trap when the
earl’s warband is ambushed with catastrophic consequences.
Elsewhere, unrest in the north of England is growing. Impotent in the face of
Norman avaricious brutality, the Saxon nobility can do nothing to prevent their
ancestral lands being passed to foreign invaders. It can only be endured for so
long, and a reckoning is coming.
Once again, Oslac must put aside his personal vendetta to join with the few
remaining great lords of Anglo-Saxon England in what may prove to be the final,
climactic stand against their Norman overlords.
The song of swords will echo across the land once more.
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Paul Bernardi studied Anglo-Saxon and Medieval history at
the University of Leeds more years ago than he cares to remember. He has been
an author of historical fiction since his first novel (a Second World War drama) was published in 2017. Since then, he has reverted to his favoured
period, publishing six more novels (so far) set in 11th-century England, mainly
around the time of the Norman Conquest.
Paul Bernardi's books are published by Sharp Books.
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'Taut, compelling and beautifully
written – I loved it!’ ~ DAISY WOOD
'Tense and thought-provoking' ~ CATHERINE LAW
1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive.
A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it.
Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, can she complete her mission before time runs out?
‘Such an interesting and original book…. Informative, full of suspense and thrills.’
~ Netgalley Review
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Deborah Swift is the English author of
twenty historical novels, including Millennium Award winner Past Encounters, and The Poison Keeper the novel based around
the life of the legendary poisoner Giulia Tofana. The Poison Keeper won the Wishing Shelf Readers Award for Book of
the Decade. Recently she has completed a secret agent series set in WW2, the
first in the series being The Silk Code.
Deborah used to work as a set and costume designer for theatre and TV and enjoys the research aspect of creating historical fiction, something she loved doing as a scenographer. She likes to write about extraordinary characters set against a background of real historical events. Deborah lives in England on the edge of the Lake District, an area made famous by the Romantic Poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge.
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14 AD.
When Dokimos the vegetable seller is found bludgeoned to death in the Black Sea
town of Tomis, it’s the most exciting thing to have happened in the region for
years. Now reluctantly settled into life in exile, the disgraced Roman poet
Ovid helps his friend Avitius to investigate the crime, with the evidence
pointing straight at a cuckolded neighbour.
But Ovid is also on edge, waiting for the most momentous death of all.
Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, is nearing his end, and the future of the
whole Roman world is uncertain.
Even as far away as Tomis, this political shadow creates tension as the pompous
Roman legate Flaccus thinks more of his career than solving a local murder.
Avitius and Ovid become convinced that an injustice has been done in the case of the murdered vegetable seller. But Flaccus continues to turn a deaf ear.
When Ovid’s wife, Fabia, arrives unexpectedly, carrying a cryptic message from
the Empress Livia, the poet becomes distracted - and another crime is
committed.
Ovid hopes for a return to Rome - only to discover that he is under threat from an enemy much closer to home.
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1932. Natalia is 16 and a
bootlegger's daughter, playing the mermaid mascot on a rundown paddlewheel used
to entertain brewers and distributors.
A sequined costume hides her scarred and misshaped legs,
but it can't cover up the painful memories and suspicions that haunt her. An
eccentric healer who treats patients with Old Country tonics, tries to patch
wounds, but only adds to the heartache. A fierce storm threatens to destroy
everything, including a stash of stolen jewels.
1941. Prohibition is over, but the same henchmen
still run the show. Nattie's new mermaid act is more revealing, with more at
risk. When the dry-docked paddlewheel is bought by the US Navy for training
exercises, the pressure escalates further.
Can Nattie entice a cocky US Navy officer to help her
gain access to the ship for one last chance to confront her past, settle
scores, and retrieve the hidden loot? Is there a new course ahead?
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Pam and her husband, Mark, recently uprooted from the Midwest to move to Savannah, Georgia, the perfect place for enjoying the beach, historic architecture and Spanish moss.
She's recently retired from writing content for software companies and now focuses on writing fiction, camping, and exploring historic cities.
Pam is the author of three historic novels.
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Danger lined her
path, but destiny led her to glory…
Elizabeth Tudor learned resilience young. Declared illegitimate after the execution of her mother Anne Boleyn, she bore her precarious position with unshakable grace. But upon the death of her father, King Henry VIII, the vulnerable fourteen-year-old must learn to navigate a world of shifting loyalties, power plays, and betrayal.
After narrowly escaping entanglement in Thomas Seymour’s treason, Elizabeth rebuilds her reputation as the perfect Protestant princess – which puts her in mortal danger when her half-sister Mary becomes Queen and imposes Catholicism on a reluctant land. Elizabeth escapes execution, clawing her way from a Tower cell to exoneration. But even a semblance of favor comes with attempts to exclude her from the throne or steal her rights to it through a forced marriage.
Elizabeth must outwit her enemies time and again to prove herself worthy of power. The making of one of history’s most iconic monarchs is a gripping tale of survival, fortune, and triumph.
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By day, Janet Wertman is a freelance grantwriter for impactful nonprofits. By night, she writes critically acclaimed, character-driven historical fiction – indulging a passion for the Tudor era she had harbored since she was eight years old and her parents let her stay up late to watch The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R.
Her Seymour Saga trilogy (Jane the Quene, The Path to Somerset, The Boy King) took her deep into one of the era’s central families – and now her follow-up Regina series explores Elizabeth’s journey from bastard to icon.
Janet also runs a blog (www.janetwertman.com) where she posts interesting takes on the Tudors and what it’s like to write about them.
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“A brilliant fever dream of a novel, a
haunting coming of age story reminiscent of both Franz Kafka and Charles
Dickens.”
~ Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times
Bestselling Author of The Jackal’s Mistress
What does it mean to be different?
When Johnny Cruel is born with strange appendages on his back in the 1930s South, the locals think he's a devil. Determined to protect him, his mother fakes his death, and they flee. Thus begins Johnny's yearslong struggle to find a place he belongs.
From a turpentine camp of former slaves to a freak show run by a dwarf who calls herself Tiny Tot and on to the Florida capitol building, Johnny finds himself working alongside other outcasts, struggling to answer the question of his existence. Is he a horror, a wonder, or an angel? Should he hide himself to live his life?
Following Johnny's journey through love, betrayal, heartbreak, and several murders, Boy With Wings is a story of the sacrifices and freedom inherent in making one's own special way-and of love and the miracles that give our lives meaning.
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Mark Mustian is the author of the novels "The Return" and "The Gendarme," the latter a finalist for the Dayton International Literary Peace Prize and shortlisted for the Saroyan International Award for Writing. It won the Florida Gold Book Award for Fiction and has been published in ten languages.
The founder of the Word of South Festival of Literature and Music in Tallahassee, Florida, his new novel, "Boy With Wings," is out in 2025.
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Driven by a quest for redemption, Etienne answers Pope Urban II’s call and joins the perilous Crusade led by Duke Robert of Normandy, aiming for Byzantium’s grandeur. Avielle, touched by Peter the Hermit’s words, commits to martyrdom after the brutal massacre at Mainz. In Constantinople, their paths converge, and amidst shared remorse, a tender love flourishes despite Avielle’s affliction. As Etienne beseeches the heavens for her recovery, pledging a monastic future, her health improves. Now, with Avielle on the mend, Etienne grapples with a heart-wrenching choice: uphold his sacred vow or yield to the call of his heart.
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AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse
Mary Ann Bernal
Independently Published (2025)
ISBN: 979-8343871173
Reviewed by Rachel Dehning for Reader Views (05/2025)
AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse by Mary Ann Bernal is the third installment in the thrilling and action-packed series AnaRose Action and Adventure Novellas featuring Dr. AnaRose Preston, a museum curator of antiquities. AnaRose and her assistant Jo tackle historical and under-the-radar mysteries that threaten to endanger society and challenge established views of historical and mythical events.
In Medusa’s Curse, AnaRose reunites with an unexpected ally as they try to rectify the mistake of selling a Medusa artifact to a wealthy gentleman. This gentleman may or may not possess the signs of being a calculated madman intent on taking over the world by harnessing the powers of the Greek mythological figure, Medusa, whose eyes were literally to die for.
AnaRose and her companions take on the wealthy man in a worldwide treasure hunt, racing the clock to locate the missing artifacts and key pieces before time runs out, and there might likely be more decorative stone statues than the overall population. AnaRose relies on her street smarts and intelligence to navigate barriers and figure out ways to work through them. Still, she will need additional support from her colleagues near, far, and in unexpected locations to outsmart this man, possessing resources and skills that rival or even surpass their own.
Being the third installment in a series, the story can stand alone since the main elements focus primarily on the adventure; however, to gain the greatest understanding of the plot with the foreknowledge of AnaRose and the characters’ backgrounds, readers should consult the previous titles beforehand. Similar to earlier adventures in the series, Medusa’s Curse is a bite-sized adventure that is a sure pick-me-up for any day and an easy reread in the future. The writing is exceptional and causes the pages to fly, making it hard to stop – the adventure begins immediately and takes the reader through to the last page.
This story complements other popular treasure-hunting media, with films such as National Treasure and The Da Vinci Code and books such as The Inheritance Games, Book Scavenger, Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, and 39 Clues. Mary Ann Bernal’s AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse is a clean read, without compromising action, adventure, and enjoyment. This story, along with the series, is a great option and one example of a strong female-empowered hero who uses her wits, smarts, and resources to (literally) save the world without having to rely on her looks. The possibilities are endless for Dr. AnaRose Preston!
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In the Falling Pomegranate Seeds Duology,
readers are transported to the rich historical tapestry of 15th and
16th-century Europe, where the lives of remarkable women unfold against the
backdrop of political upheaval and personal struggles.
In the first book, beginning in 1490 Castile, Doña Beatriz Galindo, a passionate and respected scholar, serves as an advisor to Queen Isabel of Castile. Beatriz yearns for a life beyond the constraints imposed on women, desiring to control her own destiny. As she witnesses the Holy War led by Queen Isabel and her husband, King Ferdinand of Aragon, Beatriz dedicates herself to guiding Queen Isabel's youngest child, Catalina of Aragon, on her own path. Beatriz's role as a tutor and advisor becomes instrumental in shaping Catalina's future as she prepares to become England's queen.
Fast forward to the winter of 1539 in the second book, where MarÃa de Salinas, a dear friend and cousin of Catalina (now known as Katherine of Aragon), pens a heartfelt letter to her daughter, the Duchess of Suffolk. Unable to make the journey from her London home due to illness, MarÃa shares her life story, intricately woven with her experiences alongside Catalina. Their friendship has endured through exile and tumultuous times. MarÃa seeks to shed light for her daughter on the choices she has made in a story exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, hatred, and forgiveness. Through MarÃa's narrative, the eternal question Will love ultimately triumph?
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Wendy J. Dunn is an award-winning Australian writer fascinated by Tudor history – so much so she was not surprised to discover a family connection to the Tudors, not long after the publication of her first Anne Boleyn novel, which narrated the Anne Boleyn story through the eyes of Sir Thomas Wyatt, the elder.
Her family tree reveals the intriguing fact that one of her ancestral families – possibly over three generations – had purchased land from both the Boleyn and Wyatt families to build up their own holdings. It seems very likely Wendy’s ancestors knew the Wyatts and Boleyns personally.
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A Celtic warrior princess is torn between
her forbidden love for the enemy and duty to her people.
AWARD-WINNING APOLLO'S RAVEN sweeps you
into an epic Celtic tale of forbidden love, mythological adventure, and
political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. In 24 AD British kings
hand-picked by Rome to rule are fighting each other for power. King Amren's
former queen, a powerful Druid, has cast a curse that Blood Wolf and the Raven
will rise and destroy him.
The king's daughter, Catrin, learns to
her dismay that she is the Raven and that her banished half-brother is Blood
Wolf. Trained as a warrior, Catrin must find a way to break the curse, but she
is torn between her forbidden love for her father's enemy, Marcellus, and
loyalty to her people. She must summon the magic of the Ancient Druids to alter
the dark prophecy that threatens the fates of everyone in her kingdom.
Will Catrin overcome and eradicate the ancient curse? Will she be able to
embrace her forbidden love for Marcellus? Will she cease the war between Blood
Wolf and King Amren and save her kingdom?
Praise:
“Mystery and intrigue with each word, Tanner is a master wordsmith. Her vivid imagery and imagination are captured in her story and character development.” ~ The Audiobook Reviewer
" Many surprising twists enrich the historically drawn plot. Points of view shift between different characters effectively, heightening the tension from one moment to the next." ~ Historical Novel Society Review
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Linnea Tanner is giving away an audiobook copy of Apollo’s Raven to listeners in the UK. Visit the blog tour page and leave a comment to enter the giveaway: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/04/blog-tour-apollos-raven-audiobook-by-linnea-tanner.html
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Award-winning
author, Linnea Tanner, weaves Celtic tales of love, magical adventure, and
political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. Since childhood, she has
passionately read about ancient civilizations and mythology. She is
particularly interested in the enigmatic Celts, who were reputed as fierce
warriors and mystical Druids.
Linnea has extensively researched ancient and medieval history, mythology, and archaeology and has traveled to sites described within each of her books in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series. Books released in her series include Apollo’s Raven (Book 1), Dagger’s Destiny (Book 2), Amulet’s Rapture (Book 3), and Skull’s Vengeance (Book 4). She has also released the historical fiction short story Two Faces of Janus.
A Colorado native, Linnea attended the University of Colorado and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry. She lives in Fort Collins with her husband and has two children and six grandchildren.
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