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Literary Locations and maps of books! Books set in a location are a great way to travel literary style or in real life. Match your next novel with a destination with The BookTrail - The Literary Travel Agency. www.thebooktrail.com

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
AUTUMN IS HERE! I call it Fall like out American friends as I tend to FALL into more bookshops this time of year. www.thebooktrail.com/autumn-musin...
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Autumn Musings - The Book Trail
Autumn Musings Discover the locations and settings of novels with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book Books set in locations around the World
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oh the loveliest book community and festival in one of the loveliest part of the city! A bookshop AND a beach AND coffee shops? Now ya talking.
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in the UK What happened? She tells her story thanks to #louisatreger www.thebooktrail.com/authorsonloc... @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
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Walking on Location: A Fatal Love - The Book Trail
Walking on Location: A Fatal Love BookTrail Literary Travel Agency Louisa Tregar book map of the novel
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happy Book Birthday MJM! The Cutting............brrrrr Scottish Noir with added frost bite www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @orendabooks.bsky.social #Michaeljmalone
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The Cutting - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Cutting Destination/location: Scottish Highlands. Ayr  Author/guide: Michael Malone Departure Time: 2026
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Whisper Man is waiting in the shadows... Are YOU brave enough? www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @alexnorth.co.uk @netflix.com
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Maybe don't read these two books one after another - it could damage your heart ;)
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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Atmospheric. Intoxicating. Laced with peril.🖤 #ThornbyManor by #StephanieBramwellLawes is a spellbinding historical mystery where every corridor hides a secret. Get it for ONLY 99p for a limited time! 🔗https://geni.us/Ac7wb
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How to travel with The BookTrail! www.thebooktrail.com/new-school-y...
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New School Year - New Start - The Book Trail
New School Year - New Start Discover the locations and settings of novels with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book Books set in locations around the World
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Interested in books set in Scotland? In advance of Bloody Scotland (Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival 18th -20th September 2026 in Stirling For details, see bloodyscotland.com), @thebooktrail.bsky.social is sharing these Scottish-based mysteries. @bloodyscotland.bsky.social
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Bloody Scotland | International Crime Writing Festival
Bloody Scotland is a crime writing festival with a mission to Discover, Nurture and Amplify the best in crime fiction.
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
T'is the week of the Bloody Scotland! www.thebooktrail.com/bloody-scotl... #bloodyscotland
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Words Without Borders & WWB Campus @wwborders.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A huge congratulations to the seven (!) WWB contributors longlisted for the 2026 National Book Award for Translated Literature! Check them all out here: www.nationalbook.org/longlist-for... @riverheadbooks.bsky.social @worldedbooks.bsky.social @europaeditions.bsky.social
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Longlist for the 2026 National Book Award for Translated Literature - National Book Foundation
The ten contenders for the National Book Award for Translated Literature Find the New Yorker announcement here. New York, NY (September 15, 2026) – The National Book Foundation today announced…
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's a bit of a week for all things Scottish! www.thebooktrail.com @bloodyscotland.bsky.social
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Want to delve under the skin of the latest #Belletrist book pick? Set in an unnamed city in Europe....but see if you can spot the signs that it's Paris! www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... #Rachelcusk @faberbooks.bsky.social
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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 08/09/2026
Five authors have been shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2026, including last year’s winner Tariq Ashkanani, who took home the gong for The Midnight King.👇
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Tariq Ashkanani, winner of last year’s McIlvanney Prize, among 2026 shortlistees
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Set in a university - all MANNER of shenanigans result Only Laura P could draw characters like this www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social @laurapauthor.bsky.social
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Who's been thinking of their school days now that the kids have just gone back? Maybe not ones like these hopefully: www.thebooktrail.com/books-you-ne... #backtoschool #bookssetinschools #darkacademia #booksky
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Books You Need for Going Back to School - The Book Trail
Books You Need for Going Back to School Head back to school booktrail style
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Mark is a spy Finds out his daughter has links to MI6 What on earth is going on? www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @zaffrebooks.bsky.social #paulwarner
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A Spy in the Blood - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: A Spy in the Blood Destination/location: London, Afghanistan  Author/guide: Paul Warner   Departure Time: 2026
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Out today! The amazing new novel by @louisatreger.bsky.social which gives Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, a voice.... www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Who fancies a short sejour on the Isle of Mull? Daniel Sellers is waiting mwah ha ha www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #danielselllers
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The Isle of Mull Murders - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Isle of Mull Murders Destination/location: Isle of Mull    Author/guide:  Daniel Sellers Departure Time: 2026
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
He's a nice guy that Malcolm Kempt... He's got a gift for you before you die ;) www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... #malcolmkempt @baskervillejmp.bsky.social)
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A Gift Before Dying - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: A Gift Before Dying Destination/location: Nunavut, Dorset Island, Kinngait  Author/guide:  Malcolm Kempt  Departure Time: 2026
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Murder in Montana? Ava Glass is your guide.... www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @avaglassbooks.bsky.social #Montana #Texas #Bookmaps
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The Hiding Season - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Hiding Season Destination/location: Bozeman, Montana, Texas    Author/guide:  Ava Glass  Departure Time: 2026
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Carolyn O'Brien @carolynmanc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
If you’re in the Tarporley area, come and check out this gorgeous new bookshop. I am so honoured to be asked to do their first author event ❤️
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The lady has spoken. And she is wise so best to do what she suggests.....
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What do you call a place that sounds idyllic but in reality hides something you would hope never to see or hear..... SERENITY FALLS, USA Oh my... www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @cjtudor.bsky.social @michaeljbooks.bsky.social
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Serenity Falls - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Serenity Falls Destination/location: USA.  Fictional Serenity Falls    Author/guide: C J Tudor  Departure Time: 2026
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
OCTOBER is going to be HOT... "As a scorching heatwave rages and further tragedy strikes, Venn and his team question a community brimming with secrets" ....in the new @anncleeves.bsky.social Matthew Venn drama. www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @panmacmillan.bsky.social
The new Ann Cleeves novel with Matthew Venn set in Devon is out October. The cover is shown.
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
There is a restaurant in Budapest where apparently the menu changes according to what the author reads.. konyvbar.hu Love this idea! Mind you, if the owner reads a lot of crime.... #authors #literaryfood #konyvbar
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Why not have some broken promises to start your week? There's a house of them on Folengandros ;) www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @isabellebroom.bsky.social is your guide
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The House of Broken Promises - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The House of Broken Promises Destination/location: Folengandros   Author/guide:  Isabelle Broom  Departure Time: 2026
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Guess who the author of the week is on the BookTrail? www.thebooktrail.com A Poisoners Tale - out now They Can't Burn Us All - OUT TODAY!!!! @cathrynk.bsky.social
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Another beauty on the Adventure Writing Prize list www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... #adventurewritingprize #wilburniso @clarewhitauthor.bsky.social
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Poor Girls - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Poor Girls Destination/Location: London   Author: Clare Whitfield   Departure:  1922
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Happiest of Publication Days to Cathryn Kemp! A Masterpiece hits the book shelves today www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @cathrynk.bsky.social @transworldbooks.bsky.social
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Never mind the eclipse - this is what you should be excited about.... Out tomorrow!! Brilliantly written, atmospheric and utterly captivating! www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @cathrynk.bsky.social @transworldbooks.bsky.social
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They Can't Burn Us All - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: They Can’t Burn Us All Destination/Location: Westfjords, Iceland   Author: Cathryn Kemp   Departure: 1655
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LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk · 08/08/2026
August is Women in Translation Month. To celebrate, we’ve curated our favourite translated books written by women and spotlighted some of their translators too. The full booklist can be found here: www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/booklists/wo...
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A joy to read and a joy to work out the puzzles within! OXFORD set When is it out? A_ _ US_ TH _ _ _EE_ _ _ www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @susiedentwords.bsky.social @zaffrebooks.bsky.social
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Death Writ Large - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Death Writ Large Destination/location: Oxford   Author/guide:  Susie Dent  Departure Time: 2026
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Get your skis on this September! www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... #sophiedavies @canelobooks.bsky.social
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Head Over Skis - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Head Over Skis Destination/location: Sauze d’Oulx   Author/guide:  Sophie Davies Departure Time: 2026
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Translators Aloud @translatorsaloud.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Welcome to #WITmonth 2026! We kick off our celebration of women in translation with @dances-with-voles.bsky.social and Romanian-German author Iris Wolff's CLEARING, the prizewinning tale, told in reverse, of a lifelong friendship in northern Romania. buff.ly/WL7FVCf #readwomen #readtheworld #wit
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Ruth Martin reads from Iris Wolff's CLEARING (Moth Books, 2026)
Published on 4 June 2026 by Moth Books, this is the second of Iris Wolff’s books to appear in English, and was shortlisted for the 2024 German Book Prize. It tells of the deep, almost lifelong…
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Books set in summer www.thebooktrail.com/books-about-...
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Books about Summer - The Book Trail
Books about Summer and books set in summer Travel the world but protect yourself from bad weather by reading one of these fine reads at TheBookTrail Literary Travel Agency
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Let's go to India on our latest Wilbur Niso adventure! www.thebooktrail.com/travel-to-in... #ruthvikarao @oneworldbooks.bsky.social
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Travel to India with The Fertile Earth - The Book Trail
Travel to India with The Fertile Earth Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize Bringing you your next great adventure Travel with The BookTrail for bookmaps and literary travel guides.
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
A cracker of a crime read hits the shelves today!! www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... #michaelwood #onemorechapter
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Maybe Tomorrow - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Maybe Tomorrow Destination/location: Whitby   Author/guide:  Michael Wood  Departure Time: 2026
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SHADOW OF MADNESS out now! @dvbishop.com · 31/07/2026
Delighted to appear in the @goldsborobooks.bsky.social July newsletter! Alas, all their SHADOW OF MADNESS hardbacks have sold out, but I'm very happy to personalise the book for you or a friend. I'm at Bute Noir Aug 8th and @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Sept 18th! @panmacmillan.bsky.social
A photo of D V Bishop next to a big stack of SHADOW OF MADNESS hardbacks in the Goldsboro Books London shop.
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Salt Books @saltpublishing.com · 31/07/2026
Here's some news about how Salt will work with digital creators ▶️💻📢 #SaltBooks #BookSky
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Salt Creators Programme | Salt Publishing
Salt Publishing works with UK-based online creators who love books. Join our Creators Programme for proofs, early reads and direct access to our authors.
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I can't breeeeeeeeeeeeathe! A new special edition Kate Morton AND a note to say she has finished her new manuscript!!! WHOOHOOOOOOO! Pic from @allenandunwin.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social
Shifting Fog novel with new cover standing up against a blue wall, with the shadows behind it. It has spredges!
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
September see the winner of the The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize www.thebooktrail.com/wilbur-and-n... Which reading adventure will you choose? #wilburniso #adventurewriting
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Wilbur and Niso Smith Adventure Writing - The Book Trail
Wilbur and Niso Smith Adventure Writing Discover the locations and settings of the novels with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book. Books set in locations around the World
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Stephen Farrow @stephenfarrow.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Many thanks to the Toronto Star for inadvertently showing us why we should all use the Oxford Comma. Apparently Sylvia had some, let's say, complicated hobbies:
Headline from the Toronto Star:

The latest historical fiction
books take inspiration from
Sylvia Plath, a New York
vigilante and Shah of Iran

We review ‘Daffodil Days,’ ‘Lady X,’ ‘Love Lane’ and
‘Mistress of the Persian Boarding House.

July 16,2026 at 12:45 p.m.
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
They should have made him a 'saint'. #BookSky
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Book Snobbery and why we should read everything and anything we want to. www.thebooktrail.com/book-snobbery/
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Book Snobbery - The Book Trail
Book Snobbery What should you read and why. Discover the locations and settings of the novel with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book Books set in locations around the World
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Big up the North and the Northern authors smashing it right now! Queen of the North - L J Ross - a literary taster www.thebooktrail.com/authorsonloc... #Authorsonlocation #LJRoss
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The North East of DCI Ryan - The Book Trail
The North East of DCI Ryan Discover the locations and settings of the novel with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book Books set in locations around the World
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
When D V Bishop invites you to Renaissance Tuscany, you really need to go.... www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @dvbishop.com @panmacmillan.bsky.social
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Shadow of Madness - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Shadow of Madness Destination/location: Tuscany  Author/guide: D. V. Bishop  Departure Time: 1540
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
If you want an AMAZING read, then look no further www.thebooktrail.com/map-monday-t... Out in AUG but get this on the preorder and thank me later #cathrynkemp #bantam
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Map Monday - They Can't Burn Us All in Kirkjuból - The Book Trail
Map Monday - They Can't Burn Us All in Kirkjuból Cathryn Kemp Discover the locations and settings of the novel with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book Books set in locations arou...
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Happy publication day James! Tis the violent hour in Edinburgh..... www.thebooktrail.com/authorsonloc... #headline #jamesoswald
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On the Trail of the Violent Hour with James Oswald - The Book Trail
On the Trail of the Violent Hour with James Oswald Author on location in Edinburgh On the Trail of the Violent Hour with James Oswald
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Happy publication day Frances!! The only kind of football I am interested in! www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @franquinn.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
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The Scandalous Ladies Football Club - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Scandalous Ladies Football Club Destination/Location: London   Author: Frances Quinn     Departure: 1897
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