Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2021 No. of Pages: 414 The Italian proverb ‘Old sins have long shadows’ is tactfully used at the beginning of Deborah Swift’s sequel The Silkworm Keeper. Where Swift’s first book in the series, The Poison Keeper, exhibits the nefarious activities of poisoner Giuila Tofana, the sequel sees Giuila wholly transformed as a nun, atoning forContinue reading “The Silkworm Keeper by Deborah Swift”
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The Poison Keeper by Deborah Swift
Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2021 No. of Pages: 410 Throughout history, many lives have been taken by the invisible hands of lethal poison. While many may think poisonous administration was performed at random, Deborah Swift exhibits that it was indeed a career – a clandestine and dangerous one too. In her latest novel The Poison Keeper,Continue reading “The Poison Keeper by Deborah Swift”
The Queen’s Gold by Steven Veerapen
Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2021 No. of Pages: 307 Continuing his passion for sixteenth century history, Steven Veerapen takes the reader on a thrilling adventure with his latest spy novel The Queen’s Gold. Based on historical figures and events, accompanied with a fast pace and unexpected turns, Veerapen has created a gripping piece of historical fiction. Continue reading “The Queen’s Gold by Steven Veerapen”
The Foundling by Stacey Halls
Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2020 No. of Pages: 270 After achieving success with The Familiars, the bestselling debut hardback novel of 2019, Stacey Halls returns and graces the historical fiction scene with her second novel, The Foundling. Halls reaches new heights, and this is not one to miss. Set in vibrant Georgian London with an explosive opening, HallsContinue reading “The Foundling by Stacey Halls”
The Lifeline by Deborah Swift
Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2021 No. of Pages: 324 Following her two previous wartime saga’s, Past Encounters and The Occupation, historical novelist Deborah Swift has created another striking and impressive World War II account in her latest novel The Lifeline. Swift navigates a story of threatened romance, political upheaval, and the tyranny of war. Told from an intriguing, andContinue reading “The Lifeline by Deborah Swift”
Jerusalem: Kingdom Of Heaven by Richard Foreman
Genre: Historical fiction Published: 2020 No. of Pages: 144 Best-selling novelist Richard Foreman once again delivers a thrilling retelling of history in Jerusalem: Kingdom of Heaven – the final instalment to his epic series The First Crusade. Foreman presents Jerusalem as a heavenly kingdom – a city in which the English crusaders are in desperate pursuit of, and which,Continue reading “Jerusalem: Kingdom Of Heaven by Richard Foreman”
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