"History remembers the powerful. This is a novel for everyone it chose to forget." π―οΈπ
An excerpt from THE LOST VOICES by PAUL RUSHWORTH-BROWN is live on the blog today! This evocative work of historical fiction gives voice to those history tried to silence, weaving a story of resilience, memory, and truths that refuse to stay buried. β¨πΉ
"She lived inside the lie before she saw it for what it was." β Merissa π―οΈβ¨
FABLES & LIES by ELISABETH STORRS earns a full and exceptional 5 out of 5 stars, and a Goodreads giveaway is live today! Based on a true story, this WWII historical fiction follows an undercover agent navigating a world of deception and enemies-to-lovers tension with breathtaking skill. π«π
Head over to the blog to read the full review and enter the Goodreads giveaway!
"In a land torn by crusade and rebellion, honour is earned in blood."
βοΈπ A guest post for SOLDIERS OF CHRIST (THE NORTHERN CRUSADER CHRONICLES #2) by JOHN BYRNE is live on the blog today! This gripping work of historical fiction and adventure plunges readers into the brutal and complex world of the Northern Crusades, where honour, faith, and survival are tested at every turn. β¨
"An epic historical adventure romance of bravery, betrayal, and forbidden desire."
π‘οΈβ€οΈ Today's spotlight shines on FEARLESS HEARTS FORBIDDEN LOVE (HEARTS OF SPARTA #1) by ANTHEA LAURELTON! This sweeping work of historical fiction and historical fantasy transports readers to ancient Sparta, where courage is tested, loyalties are shattered, and love dares to flourish where it is least permitted. β¨
"Karia carries her faith, her loyalty, and her longing for home across half the known world." β Merissa
πβ¨ THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES by JUSTIN NEWLAND earns a very good 3.5 out of 5 stars in today's review! This ambitious work of historical fiction and speculative historical fantasy follows one woman's epic journey across the ancient world, carried by faith, duty, and an unshakeable longing for home. π«
"Some promises can survive a war. Some people can too."
π«β¨ Today's spotlight shines on ONE MORE HOUR OF DAYLIGHT by C.M. GRAY! This moving work of WWII historical fiction and thriller follows those who endure the unendurable, held together by promises that refuse to break even when everything else does. πΏβ€οΈ
"Behind every great queen stands a woman history nearly forgot."
πβ¨ A guest post for THE DUTY OF DAUGHTERS / EL DEBER DE LAS HIJAS (FALLING POMEGRANATE SEEDS #1) by WENDY J. DUNN is live on the blog today! This richly imagined work of historical fiction shines a light on the women who shaped Katherine of Aragon, recovering voices that history chose to overlook. πΉπ«
"Before Machiavelli wrote the rules, these women were already playing the game."
πΊβ¨ A guest post for RENAISSANCE RIVALS by KAREN ESSEX is live on the blog today! This dazzling work of historical fiction sets Isabella d'Este and Lucrezia Borgia against the glittering, treacherous backdrop of Renaissance Italy, where power was a woman's art long before anyone thought to write it down. π«
"Every character has their own agenda, and their own truth."
ππ Today's spotlight shines on THE GREEN BAIZE DOOR (A MARIE CHEVALIER MYSTERY #1) by ELEANOR BIRNEY! This atmospheric feature offers a closer look at a Gilded Age literary mystery that promises hidden motives, layered characters, and a world where nothing β and no one β is quite what it seems. π―οΈβ¨
Head over to the Coffee Pot Book Club blog tour to find out more about this intriguing mystery!
"The long road home begins with a single unlikely companion and a stubborn will to survive." πΊοΈπ
An excerpt from THE LOST SEIGNEUR (A CHATEAU LAUX ODYSSEY #2) by DAVID LOUX is featured today as part of the blog tour! This richly drawn work of historical and literary fiction offers a compelling glimpse into a journey of endurance, resilience, and the unexpected bonds forged on the road. β¨πΏ
Head over to the Coffee Pot Book Club blog tour to read the excerpt and find out more!