Strathbairn Trilogy Book 3 “kept me enthralled until the last page” – Michele E. Northwood About The Haunting of Willows Cottage Ingrid and her daughter Susan return to the Western Highlands of Scotland, staying at Strathbairn with Gertrude McCleod while their new home, a cottage by the loch, is redecorated. The very same day, theContinue reading “The Haunting of Willows Cottage”
Tag Archives: Historical fiction
Facing Africa
“Facing Africa had me quietly rooting for a sweet outcome beneath all that blazing sky and swirling dust” – Henry Roi “descriptive and vivid, and it is easy to get caught up in the lives of the islanders and care about them.” – Historical Novels Society About Facing Africa Fuerteventura, 1901. The island, just offContinue reading “Facing Africa”
Special Offer of Emma’s Tapestry
Ebook editions only $0.99 for a limited time. “inspiring and engrossing” – Pickled Thoughts and Pinot “absolutely beautifully written and immersive” – Jera’s Jamboree “Emma’s Tapestry will make you think, reflect, and gain insight in ways you never expect.” – Tessa Talks About Emma’s Tapestry At the dawn of World War Two, German-born nurse EmmaContinue reading “Special Offer of Emma’s Tapestry”
What Happened at the Abbey
The Straithbairn Trilogy Book 1 “a masterfully crafted gothic mystery..a standout in the genre” – Review Thick and Thin “a spine-tingling Gothic chiller perfect for cold winter nights” – Bookish Jottings “kept me enthralled and entertained to the very last page” – Amazon reviewer About What Happened at the Abbey When Ingrid flees a violentContinue reading “What Happened at the Abbey”
New release: Emma’s Tapestry
It’s always a thrill when a your latest release goes live. This one is especially special. The story is based on my own family history! About Emma’s Tapestry At the dawn of World War Two, German-born nurse Emma Taylor sits by the bedside of a Jewish heiress in London as she reminisces over her dearContinue reading “New release: Emma’s Tapestry”
Book review: No Room for Regret by Janeen Ann O’Connell
About No Room for Regret London, 1811 Chained below deck, 18-year-old James Tedder listens to the sobs of his fellow prisoners. Putting his hand over his nose to filter the vile smells, James wonders how life on the other side of the world could ever be worth living. London, 1812 Sarah Blay watches the convictContinue reading “Book review: No Room for Regret by Janeen Ann O’Connell”
Book review: The Ka by Mary Deal
The Ka by Mary Deal About The Ka California archaeology student Chione has vivid dreams about the discovery of an opulent tomb. After the founder of the Institute of Archaeology learns that Chione’s dreams might be connected to events in Egypt, he accepts an offer to examine a mysterious site in Valley of the Queens.Continue reading “Book review: The Ka by Mary Deal”
Book review: The Good Messenger by John Simmons
The Good Messenger is the second novel I have read by John Simmons and I have to say I am a fan of this author’s writing style. Here’s why… About The Good Messenger 1912: Tom Shepherd reluctantly stays for two weeks at Hardinge Hall. Mr and Mrs Hardinge are trying to arrange a marriage forContinue reading “Book review: The Good Messenger by John Simmons”
Book Review: The Keeper of the Way by Patricia Leslie
I’m delighted to share my latest review. I’m a fan of this author after reading a previous work, A Single Light, which inducted me into Urban Fantasy. Her latest, Keeper of the Way (Crossing the Line Book 1), is historical urban fantasy. “After news of grave robbing and murder in Dún Ringall, the ancientContinue reading “Book Review: The Keeper of the Way by Patricia Leslie”
The Tides Between by Elizabeth Jane Corbett
I am delighted to share my review of Elizabeth Jane Corbett’s debut novel, The Tides Between. “In 1841, on the eve of her departure from London, Bride’s mother demands she forget her dead father and prepare for a sensible, adult life in Port Phillip. Desperate to save her childhood, fifteen-year-old Bridie is determined to smuggle aContinue reading “The Tides Between by Elizabeth Jane Corbett”
Isobel Blackthorn 