‘Of my life’s work, only the translations now seem to me to have merit.’– A Matter of Interpretation [ About the Book ] It’s thirteenth-century Europe and a young monk, Michael Scot, has been asked by the Holy Roman Emperor to translate the works of Aristotle and recover his ‘lost’ knowledge. The Scot sets to…
‘Haunting debut timeslip novel, where a strange twist of fate connects a British soldier fighting in the First World War and a young woman living in modern-day England a century later.‘– Beyond the Moon Today I am delighted to welcome Catherine Taylor with an extract from her debut novel Beyond the Moon. Published June 26th…
‘Friendships will be tested and loyalties torn. But can love win the day?‘– The Emerald Affair [ About the Book ] In Scotland in the aftermath of the First World War, nurse Esmie McBride meets handsome Captain Tom Lomax at her best friend Lydia’s home. Esmie is at first concerned for Tom’s shell shock, then…
Their relationship shocked London High Society and in Ireland was only spoken about in whispers – until now.Michael Collins – he was Ireland’s greatest hero.Lady Hazel Lavery – she was London’s most famous and beautiful socialite and the face on Irish banknotes for decades.– A Great Beauty [ About the Book ] A Great Beauty…
‘I did not ask for this commission, I do not want it and yet, here I am. I still do not understand what has persuaded me or whether, having agreed to carry it out, I have committed an act of wisdom or folly.’ – Fray Martín de Sepúlveda, Canticle [ About the Book ] Madrid,…
I read and thoroughly enjoyed The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins earlier this year, stating in my original review (Read HERE) that it was ‘a sumptuous and challenging novel with a touch of the Gothic’ Having recently been published in a stunning paperback edition with Penguin, I am delighted to be shining a…
Betty Wellows is running for her life….– You’ll Never See Me Again Lesley Pearse is a much-loved storyteller for many reasons. In the UK alone a Lesley Pearse book is purchased EVERY 4 minutes, with her tales packed with characters that her readers truly care about. ‘ There is no formula to her books or…
Be Careful Who You Let Into Your Home – The Nanny at Number 43 When blogger and writer Nicola Cassidy took a local history tour of her home town in Drogheda, Co. Louth she had no idea that a passing tale, told by the guide, would inspire her second novel. The Nanny at Number 43…
‘She has found the love of her life, but will they find a way to be together’ – Honoria Today I am delighted to introduce you all to an incredible person, 86 years old writer Marion Fitzgerald, who most definitely proves you are NEVER too old to follow your dreams! Honoria is published with Poolbeg…
‘In a world of growing nationalism, a quiet few are determined to resist. This gripping historical mystery explores the darkest days of the early 20th century‘ – The Good Cop Today I am delighted to be sharing an extract with you all from The Good Cop, the provocative new novel from renowned cartoonist Peter Steiner.…