The Afterward by E.K. Johnston (YA) Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell (YA) A Knight to Remember by Bridget Essex The Fireborne Blade by Charlotte Bond Her Pretty Knight by Mariah Rae Birch …

My friend Nancy Bilyeau has a new historical thriller coming out this spring called THE VERSAILLES FORMULA. This is the third in Nancy's 18th-century Genevieve Planché series, but it can be read alone. Check out this beautiful cover! ABOUT THE VERSAILLES FORMULA: Genevieve craved purpose. She found danger. Now, there may be no turning back. Genevieve Sturbridge was never meant for a quiet life in the English countryside. Once an artist in the heart of London, she now spends her days in restless solitude. But when a familiar figure from her past arrives with an urgent request, she is thrust into a perilous world of spies and a formula that could shift the balance of power between France and England.

Today, I am joined by Paula Lofting. As long as I have known Paula, she has been a major, major fan of Anglo-Saxon England, more specifically the period just preceding the Conquest. Yes, she has a…

A few days ago, Annie Whitehead visited with a post about a Northumbrian queen. Today, she introduces us to Æthelflæd, a lady very, very close to her heart as is evidenced by her beautiful novel, To…

Some years ago, I read Cathie Dunne’s book, Ascent and was quite fascinated by how she’d described the, to me, unknown Poppa and her marriage to Hrolf. In Sweden, we call him Gångar-Rolf “Walking Rolf...

Alternative historical fiction has become a growing interest of mine. Every fiction writer, at one time, will ask themselves, ‘what if’, but what sets apart alternative fiction is that …

In Stuart England, women were the primary caregivers in their households, responsible for much of their family’s wellbeing. They diagnosed illnesses, prepared treatments, and administered care with kn...

We’re leaping a couple of centuries forward today, more precisely to the 4th century.  Today’s guest, Alison Morton, has written an excellent book about this tumultuous era – if you’ve not read Exsili...

Leveller’s declaration: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons, The English Civil War (1642-1651) marked a revolutionary period in England. On the great political stage, Parliament waged war aga…

This article traces the plight of the widows of Scottish soldiers who participated in the Thirty Years' War. Contrasting a number of strategies the women used in two main contrasting legal systems...

In the Shadow of the Storm (The King's Greatest Enemy, Book 1) By Anna Belfrage   Publication Date: 29th June 2016 Publisher:  Timelight P...

Public libraries contain some amazing history. Take a look at this list of online links to UK, USA, Canada and Australia sources.

Helen and Kathy Hollick introduce their new non-fiction book, “Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North Devon,” which explores regional hauntings. Drawing from their experiences…

Helen and Kathy Hollick introduce their new non-fiction book, "Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North Devon," which explores regional hauntings. Drawing from their experiences with friendly spirits, the authors invite readers to discover the historical and supernatural aspects of North Devon's past.

In the summer of 1975, I was a shy, awkward girl obsessed with the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I couldn’t get enough of her stories about 19-th century settler life.  S...

It is always a pleasure to welcome Annie Whitehead to this blog. Annie is an acclaimed historical fiction author and Anglo Saxon historian. I have learned so much about Anglo Saxon times from first reading her historical fiction novels and then diving into her non-fiction. Murder in Anglo Saxon England: Justice, Wergild, Revenge is Annie's latest non-fiction release, and she's graciously agreed to share one of the stories that are featured in the book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Welcome Annie!

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

One of my favourite series in recent years has been Deborah Swift’s Pepys series. Samuel Pepys is a famous 17th century diarist who wrote about his day to day life, his business, and yes, eve…

By Unidentified painter – CherylHingley.com Public Domain One of the most dashing and iconic figures of the War of the Three Kingdoms is Prince Rupert of the Rhine. The son of Frederick V, El…