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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Martyr in Books

Feb 27, 2022  
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Martyr
Rory Clements | 2010
8
6.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
37 of 230
Book
Martyr ( John Shakespeare book 1)
By Rory Clements
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


This ingenious debut introduces John Shakespeare, Elizabethan England's most remarkable investigator, in a tale of conspiracy and murder that succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller.

This is one of my favourite eras to read! I really enjoyed this book it was full of murder and intrigue in a very dark time especially if you were religious and on the wrong side. It’s definitely a book I recommend if you like historical fiction. It has some very interesting characters along the way.
  
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Merissa (14068 KP) created a post

Jun 17, 2026  
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to face it." 📖✨

Today's spotlight shines on COURAGE: TALES OF HISTORY, MYSTERY AND HOPE by HELEN HOLLICK & FRIENDS! This rich historical anthology brings together a collection of short stories exploring bravery in all its forms, weaving together history, mystery, and hope in equal measure. 🌟

Head over to the blog to read the full spotlight!

Available in Kindle Unlimited 🎉

@thecoffeepotbookclub @Cathie Dunn #Historical #Anthology #ShortStories #KU #KindleUnlimited
https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/courage-tales-of-history-mystery-and-hope-by-helen-hollick-friends
      
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Merissa (14068 KP) created a post

Jul 27, 2026  
"Karia carries her faith, her loyalty, and her longing for home across half the known world." – Merissa

🌍✨ 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. 💫

Head over to the blog to read the full review!

#TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour #ReaderReach #YardeBookPromotions #HistoricalFiction #SpeculativeFiction #HistoricalFantasy @cathie
https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/the-spirit-of-the-times-by-justin-newland
      
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ClareR (6253 KP) rated Blood on the Stone in Books

Apr 26, 2019 (Updated Apr 26, 2019)  
Blood on the Stone
Blood on the Stone
Jake Lynch | 2019 | Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics, Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A well-researched, exciting historical murder-mystery.
This is a very enjoyable murder mystery, set in 17th century Oxford. The English Parliament is being hosted by Oxford, with King Charles II, his wife and mistresses also present (although we don’t really see them)
Luke Sandys, Chief Officer of the Bailiffs, is called on to solve the murder of an MP (Member of Parliament), and also to stop a treasonous plot against the King.
The Bailiffs were an early precursor of the modern police force from what I could make out. There’s some great historical detail about them, about everyday lives at this time, and about religious and political tensions between Protestants and catholics. It’s just a really good story overall!
There is a historical note at the end of the story that was very interesting, and I really appreciated the extra information.
In all, a well researched and exciting story!
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole and the author, Jake Lynch, for reading along!
  
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Heathere' (25 KP) rated Drunk History in TV

Mar 21, 2018  
Drunk History
Drunk History
2013 | Comedy
10
8.5 (11 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
You could learn something and it's funny (0 more)
Learn about history from drunk people
The premise is that the host, Derek Waters goes to the house of various comedians and they drink copious amounts of alcohol. The guest comedian then narrates a true account of an historical figure that they are familiar with but they are inebriated while telling the story. Meanwhile, actors, comedians and Derek Waters play the roles of the historical figures and 'lip sync' whatever the guest narrator says. This can be very comical as the narrator slurs, burps, stutters or messes up the story in some way. Each episode has 2 or 3 guest comedians and there is usually a theme to each episode, i.e. civil rights, the west, etc. Everything the narrator says is obviously not 100% accurate, however, the basis is. I have actually learned a lot about historical figures because of Drunk History because I look up things about interesting characters I didn't know about.