Prior to this point in my writing, I had never been much of a historian. I moved into historical fiction by accident really, when my editor wanted me to expand on the backstory of one of my characters. I wasn’t sure if I could do it at first. Researching the Second World War seeme...
63 million books were sold in the run-up to Christmas.’ Not sure where I got this factoid or if it’s true. But in case it is, and you’re wondering just which of the 63 million to buy, here are my suggestions, spotlighting five authors whose books I particularly enjoyed this year...
WWII had so many horrific outcomes. This story relates a few of these that are so unbelievable, and yet they are similar to events that happened. One of the saddest times in our history. Amazon Reviewer (The Pact) Roberta Kagan writes with passion. All of her books that I have read ha...
Audiobooks About Isabella Muir… Contact Shop Direct From the blogAuthor of historical crime and mysteryStories to take you back in time – from WW2 through to the swinging sixties and beyond! Stories to take you back in time – exploring Sussex from World War 2 through to the 1960s and ...
books non fiction. Awards, decorations, badges, letters, a pile of stuff. Just like WW2, also Japanese, Brit. Etc. Keep of the Good Work 2019-09-11 14:58:59 +02:00 BOCAERT CHRISTIAN I visited your website very interesting and very detailed I'm doing a volunteer, non-profit research...
As you are probably aware, although "Saving Private Ryan" is a tale of fiction it is loosely based upon the story of the four Niland Brothers serving in the U.S. Army during WW2. Two of these brothers, Preston and Robert, are buried side by side in the American War Cemetery at Colle...
“This novel evokes the phenomenal grit and vivacious spirits of men and women like Max and Gwen…The Slightest Chance is romantic, thrilling historical fiction, a great read based on actual facts of war, death, and survival.”Historical Novel Society ...
Polonica Books Named Finalists in 2011 Benjamin Franklin Awards: Independent Publisher’s WWII Novel, Memoir and History Titles Honored in Four Categories,” re: 303 Squadron (History, and Interior Design:1-2 Color), The Ice Road (Autobiography/Memoir), and Maps and Shadows (Historical Fiction)...