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"Two women, one conquest, and a deadly mission where trust is the rarest currency of all."

Today’s feature is an Excerpt from Therein Lies the Pearl by Catherine Hughes — a richly textured story set against the turmoil of the Norman Conquest. With its focus on female courage, political danger, and shifting loyalties, this is a gripping read for anyone who loves immersive #HistoricalFiction rooted in #AngloSaxonHistory and #EarlyMedieval intrigue.

Read the excerpt here https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/therein-lies-the-pearl-by-catherine-hughes

Tagging: @cathyhughes22 @thecoffeepotbookclub

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Merissa (14056 KP) created a post

Aug 27, 2025

✨ “A quest born on the battlefield will change a young boy’s destiny…” ✨

Travel back to the medieval world in Jane Loftus’ The Herb Knot—a tale of courage, fate, and the unexpected paths that can alter a life forever.

📖 Read an exclusive excerpt as part of the #BlogTour with #TheCoffeePotBookClub:
👉 https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/excerpt-the-herb-knot-by-jane-loftus

💬 Do you believe destiny is chosen for us—or forged by the choices we make?

#HistoricalFiction #Medieval #BlogTour

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Jessica - Where the Book Ends (15 KP) rated On the Island (On the Island, #1) in Books

Jan 30, 2019

This is an amazing tale of courage and shows us that even though everything in the world is telling you to give up and that there is no way to win if you just keep pushing you'll make it through. This is a beautiful story that takes the readers on an emotional roller coaster ride. I laughed, cried, and cheered when T.J. and Anna defied the odds! What an amazing story from a local author! I look forward to reading many more novels from this extraordinarily talented author. This is a MUST read!