Book, Famous Authors, Historical, paperback

My Review – A Thousand Splendid Sons by Khalid Hosseini

Trearddur Bay WI has started a Book Club, and of course I had to join. At our branch meeting in April, I was given a copy of A Thousand Splendid Suns in paperback from the local library. It’s completely different from anything I’ve read before or would choose to read. The story spans the years… Continue reading My Review – A Thousand Splendid Sons by Khalid Hosseini

Book, Historical, Romance, series

Silver Dagger Tours – the Not Quite a Scandal Tour and Giveaway!

An inheritance lost. A betrothal threatened. A scandal brewing… Not Quite a Scandal Audacious Ladies of Audley Book 2 by Bliss Bennet Genre: Historical Regency Romance An inheritance lost. A betrothal threatened. A scandal brewing… Outspoken Quaker Bathsheba Honeychurch knows how difficult it is for an unmarried woman to successfully champion political change. Her solution?… Continue reading Silver Dagger Tours – the Not Quite a Scandal Tour and Giveaway!

Book, Historical, series, Western

Silver Dagger Book Tours -the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Tour and Giveaway!

Embark on a harrowing trek across the rugged American frontier in 1850. A Grave Every Mile Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Book 1 by David Fitz-Gerald Genre: Historical Western Adventure Fiction Embark on a harrowing trek across the rugged American frontier in 1850. Your wagon awaits, and the untamed wilderness calls. This epic western adventure… Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours -the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Tour and Giveaway!

Book, Historical, series

 Silver Dagger Tours – Storm Surge Tour and Giveaway!

Two remarkable women are inextricably linked by a power far greater than anything Europe has ever seen. Storm Surge The Stormsong Trilogy Book 2 by Stephen A. Reger Genre: Historical Fiction Adventure As the Thirty Years’ War enters its second year, Bohemian Protestants continue their rebellion against the Catholic Hapsburg dynasty which has ruled the… Continue reading  Silver Dagger Tours – Storm Surge Tour and Giveaway!

Book, Historical, Romance

Silver Dagger Tours – His Celtic Bride Tour and Giveaway!

She was his enemy and the one woman he couldn't resist His Celtic Bride Conquering the Heart of Eire Book 1 by Patricia Bates Genre: Celtic Medieval Historical Romance In a world of secrets and lies, Oonagh Dermot finds herself at the center of a political battle between two warring clans. Forced to wed her… Continue reading Silver Dagger Tours – His Celtic Bride Tour and Giveaway!

Book, Historical

About a Book – Erik Haraldson by Ron Briggs

Introducing Ron Briggs WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? Researching for a novel about Tallgrass Prairie in North America. Give a quote from the books, one that says little but speaks volumes.  The frigid water engulfed him for the last time as Erik Haraldson sank to his watery grave. Give a… Continue reading About a Book – Erik Haraldson by Ron Briggs

Articles, Historical

A Royal Airforce Engineer

I have a notebook that belonged to my father-in-law. He trained as a mechanic during the war and worked Spitfires, Hurricanes, and the Wellington Twin Engined Bombers in World War 2 The book is all handwritten, and the first page has is entitled Basic Standing Orders. It is signed off by Mr. Taylor, marking it… Continue reading A Royal Airforce Engineer

Historical, People

Who Are they?

Recently, Darlene Foster shared some of her old family photographs. Despite not knowing any of them, I found them really interesting to look at. They captured a time from all our pasts where things were so different to what they are today. So on that note, I’m sharing some very old family photos that have… Continue reading Who Are they?

Book, Historical, Romance

Book Review Bride of Second Chances by Ruth Ann Nordin

Where did I find it: this is the third book of a trilogy, and originally found via the author’s blog. What I liked: All of it! The first two stories are great, but this one is my favourite. Jeremy is the son of Eliza from the first book. At the end they are reunited and… Continue reading Book Review Bride of Second Chances by Ruth Ann Nordin

Book, Historical, Romance, Western

Book Review – Bid For A Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin

Where did I find it: this is the second book of the South Dakota Series, and after loving the first one, I went straight on to this. What I liked: once again, the gorgeous cover. I also like that Brian had a handicap and his blindness didn’t stop him being a perfect book boyfriend. It… Continue reading Book Review – Bid For A Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin