Women’s History
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Cover Reveal | “A Winter by the Sea” by Julie Klassen
It’s been a really exciting week for me with new books and covers to share (see my previous posts here and here), so I’m thrilled to be able to participate in the cover reveal blog tour for Julie Klassen’s new Regency historical novel, A Winter by the Sea! It is no secret that I love read more
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Cover Reveal | “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Lord” by Celeste Connally
I promised I had more fun book things to share with you in yesterday’s post – and today I’m really thrilled to be able to share the cover of Celeste Connally’s upcoming novel, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Lord. About the book… The first in a new Regency-era mystery series, Act Like A read more
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Review | “A Love By Design” by Elizabeth Everett
Happy Friday! I’m excited to share with you today a new historical romance from Elizabeth Everett, the latest instalment in her Secret Scientists of London Series. I’m very grateful to Berkley Romance for sending me a copy for review – and it has definitely made me want to catch up on the previous two books read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “Godmersham Park” by Gill Hornby
It is a truth universally acknowledged that I get ridiculously excited when I have the opportunity to read a book connected to Jane Austen. I think I’ve made that clear on this blog (perhaps a little too clear?!), and today is no exception. I’m really pleased to be able to host the blog tour of read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “In the Shadow of a Queen” by Heather B. Moore
Hello, I’m back again with another historical novel review for your weekend – continuing the theme I’m feeling at the moment of the cosy weather coming in and wanting to curl up in the evenings with a good book! Thank you to Austenprose and Shadow Mountain Publishing for gifting me a copy of Heather B. read more
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Persuasion Review for BBC History Extra
I am absolutely THRILLED (capitals necessary, I’m an excitable person!) to share that I was asked to review Persuasion from an historian’s perspective for History Extra, the website of BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed. My review has gone live today, and if you are a subscriber (or fancy trialing the website free for read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “The Mad Girls of New York”, by Maya Rodale
If you like historical fiction about intrepid women who want to change the world, this one is for you. And, excitingly, I’ve been able to share my review on its publication day! Maya Rodale’s new historical novel, The Mad Girls of New York, is a clever and compelling journey through late nineteenth century New York read more
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What to read if you love “Bridgerton”
Once you’ve read Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books in order, and devoured the new episodes of Bridgerton Season 2, what’s next? read more
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Mini-Post | Happy 100th birthday Doris Day!
Doris Day is one of my favourite actresses, so I knew I had to celebrate her 100th birthday today with a little post! Born Doris May Ann von Kappelhoff in Cincinnati, Ohio, she began as a dancer, before an accident forced her to pursue singing instead. She got her start as a big band vocalist, read more
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On my period drama radar | April 2022
There are so many wonderful period dramas on my radar at the moment, plus I keep finding ones I’ve never seen before on streaming services that are now sitting in an endless “to watch” list. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a full time job as a period drama critic? (If that isn’t a job read more
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Dr. Lizzie Rogers 